Peace Park
Hiroshima
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How was it?
Hiroshima (�L��) is the principal city of the Chugoku Region and home to over a million inhabitants.
When the first atomic bomb was dropped over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, the city became known worldwide for this unenviable distinction. The destructive power of the bomb was tremendous and obliterated nearly everything within a two kilometer radius.
After the war, great efforts were taken to rebuild the city. Predictions that the city would be uninhabitable proved false. Destroyed monuments of Hiroshima's historical heritage, like Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien Garden, were reconstructed. In the center of the city a large park was built and given a name that would reflect the aspirations of the re-born city: Peace Memorial Park.
What To See
Mazda Museum
Shukkeien Garden
Hiroshima Downtown
About Hiroshima's downtown area.
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Hiroshima Castle
Side Trips from Hiroshima
Miyajima
Island known for its shrine and large torii gate.
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Onomichi
Port town with many slopes and temples.
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Iwakuni
Site of the picturesque Kintai-kyo Bridge.
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Links
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Hiroshima City
Official website. |
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Hiroshima Navigator
Useful website by the Hiroshima Convention & Visitors Bureau (English). |
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Nagomi Visit
Meet locals all over Japan in their own home to eat and cook. |
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Hiroshima City
Official website. |
Hotels around Hiroshima
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Tours and Packages
Hiroshima and Miyajima Tours
Various tours and travel packages for Hiroshima and surroundings.
