Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #3 in Hiroshima, Japan

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Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 2.2 km
Ascend 28 m
Descend 28 m

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 Hiroshima

Sight 1: Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine

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Hiroshima Gokoku Jinja (広島護国神社) is a Japanese Shinto Shrine in Hiroshima, Japan.

Wikipedia: Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine (EN), Website

217 meters / 3 minutes

Sight 2: Hiroshima Castle

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Hiroshima Castle , sometimes called Carp Castle , is a castle in Hiroshima, Japan that was the residence of the daimyō of the Hiroshima Domain. The castle was originally constructed in the 1590s, but was largely destroyed by the atomic bombing on August 6, 1945. The main keep was rebuilt in 1958, a replica of the original that now serves as a museum of Hiroshima's history before World War II, and other castle buildings have been reconstructed since.

Wikipedia: Hiroshima Castle (EN), Website

731 meters / 9 minutes

Sight 3: 広島逓信病院旧外来棟被爆資料室

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303 meters / 4 minutes

Sight 4: 妙風寺

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Myofuji Temple is a Nichiren sect temple located in Higashi Hakushima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Its mountain name is Hakushima Mountain, and its temple name is Daijoin. The former head temple is Honkokuji (Rokujomon school). The Kiyomasa Shrine Festival at Myofuji Temple was considered one of the three major festivals in Hiroshima before the war.

Wikipedia: 妙風寺 (広島市) (JA)

983 meters / 12 minutes

Sight 5: Shukkei-en

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Shukkei-en

Shukkei-en (縮景園) is a historic Japanese garden in the city of Hiroshima, Japan. The Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum is located adjacent to the garden.

Wikipedia: Shukkei-en (EN)

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