Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in Hiroshima, Japan
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Experience Hiroshima in Japan in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.
Activities in HiroshimaIndividual Sights in HiroshimaSight 1: The Gates of Peace
The Gate of Peace is a public art piece that stands along Peace Boulevard in Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It was created and donated in 2005 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the atomic bombing.
Sight 2: Shirakami-sha
Shirakamisha is a shrine located in Nakamachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima. The former Gosha is affectionately called "Shirakami-san" by the citizens.
Sight 3: Former Bank of Japan
The former Bank of Japan Hiroshima Branch is a former branch office of the Bank of Japan located in Fukuromachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture.
Sight 4: Rai Sanyo Shiseki Museum
The Yorisanyo Historical Site Museum is a museum located in Fukuromachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, that exhibits materials related to Yoriyamayo and Yoriie.
Sight 5: Fukuromachi Elementary School Peace Museum
The Fukuromachi Elementary School Peace Museum is a peace museum in Fukuromachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Japan. The school was one of the closest schools to ground zero when the atomic bomb fell on August 6, 1945. They lost about 160 students and teachers and the building was heavily damaged. After a few days, the school became a first aid station, and its black burned wall became a message board to find missing people. The Peace Museum is the section of the school building with the basement of the former Municipal Fukuromachi Elementary School in Hiroshima. The school is keeping it as a relic of the atomic explosion, to foster peace, and to send their information to the world.
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