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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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Catherine *Riki @Riki_Kiki_Taco - 2019-02-20
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long time no see HIROSHIMA CASTLE! i like your wooden dark brown color. food is very delicious. i like this city.
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Hiroshima continued.
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Notes

Information
Basic information about traveling to Hiroshima Castle.
Opening Hours
Opening hours of Hiroshima Castle.
Closed
Closed days or periods of Hiroshima Castle.
Price / Entrance Fee
Price of the entrance ticket or other fees for Hiroshima Castle (if applicable).
Access / Public Transport
How to get to Hiroshima Castle with public transportation.
Related Links
Official website of Hiroshima Castle or other related pages.
Address / Location
Address and map of Hiroshima Castle.
Recommended
List of other recommended sightseeing spots.
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