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Hiroshima Castle

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Hiroshima Castle

A major tourist attraction situated in the center of Hiroshima city, with easy access.

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Hiroshima Castle was built in 1589 by Terumoto Mori, known as one of the five dignitaries of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The castle is located in the center of Hiroshima city, famous as a major tourist attraction with easy access. The Castle Tower is a gallery, exhibiting Japanese swords and armor. From the top floor observatory, the cityscape of Hiroshima expands. The Omotegomon (main gate) and Taiko-Yagura (turret with a drum) that were destroyed in the fire from the atomic bombing were restored in 1990 and provide a beautiful view. The cherry blossom is in full bloom in the spring and bustling with cherry blossom tourists.

There is also Hiroshima Gokoku shrine, where the Hiroshima Toyo Carp (baseball team) pray for victory, within the Hiroshima Castle grounds. The Omamori (Japanese talisman) and Omikuji (fortune telling slip) with carp motifs are popular.

Surrounded by a moat, take a slow-moving sightseeing cruise to appreciate the city's unique appearance and the stunning view of the castle reflected on the water. There are many sites of interest that can be enjoyed from the boat such as the stone wall that was damaged by the fire from the atomic bomb, the trees that have survived the blast to this date.

Highlights

  • Hiroshima’s major tourist attraction with easy access.
  • The Castle Tower is a gallery, exhibiting Japanese swords and armor.
  • There are also sightseeing boat tours in the moat around Hiroshima Castle.
  • There is “Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine” within the castle boundaries, with popular Omamori (Japanese talisman) and Omikuji (fortune telling slip) with cute carp motifs.

Photos

  • The exterior of Hiroshima castle.

    The exterior of Hiroshima castle.

  • In the spring the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

    In the spring the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

  • Inside the castle tower is a gallery.

    Inside the castle tower is a gallery.

Reviews

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  • 黃素娥

    The autumn leaves here are beautiful, and there’s something to enjoy in every season.

  • George Wu

    The castle was destroyed by the atomic bomb but was later rebuilt to look like the original. Inside the main keep, there's a museum focused on samurai culture. The view from the observation deck on the 5th floor is fantastic.

  • Alex Chen

    It's been rebuilt, so it's not the original. Honestly, not worth seeing!

  • 李宜瑄

    Even though the current main keep was rebuilt in 1958, there are still lots of historical items and documents preserved inside. There's also a coin-operated telescope and a souvenir coin machine on the top floor.

  • Ying Hsia

    You can dress up in samurai armor or a kimono and take photos—it's a fun way to experience being a Japanese samurai for a moment.

Details

Name in Japanese
広島城
Postal Code
730-0011
Address
21-1 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima
Telephone
082-221-7512
Admission
Adult 370 yen, senior (over 65) 180 yen, high school students 180 yen, under the age of junior highschool students free.
※ Senior members will be checked for age at the ticket counter. Please present an official government ID (driver’s license, health insurance card etc.) for age verification, or a Health and Medical Service Law for the Elderly (Rojin Hoken Ho) health handbook.
※ High school students include those who are enrolled in senior high school, latter years of secondary high school, or the high school stage of a special needs school as well as others who do not fit the criteria, that is people of ages 15 to 18, from the day after turning 15 years old until March 31 after the 18th birthday.
Closed
End of the year (December 29-31) ※There will be temporary closures.
Business Hours
March–November 9:00am - 6:00pm (Last admission 5:30pm)
December–February 9:00am - 5:00pm (last admission 4:30pm)
Access
1. Approx. 15 minutes on foot from Hiroshima Electric Railway Kamiya-Cho-Higashi Station.
2. Approx. 17 minutes on foot from JR Sanyo Main Line Shin-Hakushima Station via the Back Gate. Approx. 25 minutes on foot from Hiroshima Station.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)

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