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Hiroshima Castle

Travel Guide - Hiroshima Castle

InformationInformation

Hiroshima Castle was originally built in 1589 by Mori Terumoto. Its original Tenshukaku main donjon was once designated as the National Treasure, but it was destroyed by the atomic bomb during the World War II. The current five-story Tenshukaku was constructed in 1958 and now stands in the form of a history museum.

Opening HoursOpening Hours

  • 9:00 - 18:00 *admission until 30 minutes before closing
  • 9:00 - 17:00 (Weekdays in December - February) *admission until 30 minutes before closing

Price / Entrance FeePrice / Entrance Fee

  • 370 yen (General, Adult)
  • 180 yen (Child)

Access / Public TransportAccess / Public Transport

  • 15 minutes walk from Kamiyacho-higashi Station on the Hiroden Main Line or Hiroden Ujina Line (M9)
  • 25 minutes walk from JR Hiroshima Station

Address / LocationAddress / Location

  • 21-1, Motomachi, Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 730-0011
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La Vie Zine @laviezine - 2019-10-13
Japan Trip Day 8: Hiroshima - Peace Memorial, Okonomiyaki and Hiroshima Castle

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Japan Australia @Japan_Australia - 2019-10-12
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Phillip L. Van, MD @PVanMD - 2019-10-11
Reconstruction after the bombing

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Phillip L. Van, MD @PVanMD - 2019-10-11
Reconstruction after the bombing

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Andrew Jolly 🐢 @andrew_jolly - 2019-10-10
Osaka part 2 - Osaka Castle, a side trip to Himeji Castle (& Hiroshima), Koko-en gardens, Shinsekai, and Universal… https://t.co/rEPHIg6sdB
Katherine Wichmann Z @SousChefWic - 2019-10-10
Beautiful couple on their beautiful day!!! We might have to renew again @evolve_digital 3rd times a charm!! LMAO!… https://t.co/MigliXZjBX
Katherine Wichmann Z @SousChefWic - 2019-10-10
Shinkansen to Hiroshima, Himeji, beautiful castle! @ Himeji Castle 姬路城 https://t.co/4BN3H4VKzo
Michal Zisman @michalzisman - 2019-10-10
The weather was wonderful yesteday and this was our view from the top of Hiroshima Castle. https://t.co/KQ8utKpspl
A Social Nomad @ASocialNomad - 2019-10-09
Just Pinned to Our Best Travel Experiences: Read now! All the best things to do in Hiroshima, Japan – from the Peac… https://t.co/z2OP0aDzmy
Sparkle 猿 Chan @Sparkle__Monkey - 2019-10-09
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Angelina (Alina) Shalygina @Angelina_AlinaS - 2019-10-08
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Cupertiny @Cupertiny1 - 2019-10-08
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†h△⃒⃘t øne güy ⚯͛ @Jose_MTZ - 2019-10-08
Such a beautiful place! The Hiroshima castle had to be rebuilt since the blast destroyed it. This place was nice to… https://t.co/iZSppP21AY
Claudio Rivera @atClaudioRivera - 2019-10-06
This tree that survived an atomic blast is the most poetic thing 🌳 @ Hiroshima Castle https://t.co/J3ipzADqn3
Dallman Ross @spamless - 2019-10-06
@FarandWidecom Yes, I've been to Paris, Stonehenge, the Itsukushima Shinto shrine, Florence, the Hiroshima Peace M… https://t.co/CbLuyLu59L
12Go @12go_co - 2019-10-05
Here is our top-5 not atomic-bomb-related places of interest in #Hiroshima:
Hiroshima Castle
Shukkei-en garden
Mita… https://t.co/ExWN5zdE6u
David Knott @DKnott8 - 2019-10-04
The art, skills and tools required to prune #Japanese Black Pine Pinus thunbergii Hiroshima Castle #RWC2019 https://t.co/D70mcFgNjq
JJWalsh @jjwalsh - 2019-10-04
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Kenneth Knott @KennethKnott2 - 2019-10-04
@DKnott8 spent a long time watching and learning - Hiroshima castle https://t.co/JXSyzgSRpM
Kes⚡ @VioletKestral - 2019-10-04
Fushimi Inari done, and I'm glad I got there early. Now time to head back to the hotel, shower and head to Hiroshim… https://t.co/ofg07b2n1y
Kes⚡ @VioletKestral - 2019-10-04
Fushimi Inari done, and I'm glad I got there early. Now time to head back to the hotel, shower and head to Hiroshim… https://t.co/ofg07b2n1y
A2Z Travel @flya2z - 2019-10-03
#okayama to #hiroshima best drive on the highway. Lush green one of the best garden near the castle, #Korakuen gard… https://t.co/LjoNNirFq5
Davinder Brar @DavinderBrar01 - 2019-10-03
@Mister_Walsh Aside from comics stuff, the city of Nara has nice temples and deer wandering the streets like the co… https://t.co/ZKXVCH74QK
RT Studio @rtarchstudio - 2019-10-02
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Warren Balmaceda @wacksdotcom - 2019-10-01
Top 5 Must See Places in Japan
1. Himeji Castle
2. The Phoenix Hall at Byodo-in Temple
3. Hiroshima Peace Memorial… https://t.co/aQ6qg4Nj5z
日本 @AestheticsJapan - 2019-10-01
Hiroshima Castle in Spring
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AD @adfx - 2019-09-29
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Ariel Chan @arielchanart - 2019-09-29
Wow lots happened after the art museum, here's a quick thread of what we did up till now. We made it to Hiroshima C… https://t.co/QbZiSdHrAl

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Price / Entrance Fee
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