TOP THINGS TO DO IN HIROSHIMA, JAPAN

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Largely rebuilt after the 1945 nuclear bomb attack, today Hiroshima is a bright and modern city that includes nods to its past, while looking towards the future

Founded in 1589 by Mori Terumoto, it has grown into a resilient city where parks and skyscrapers sit side by side.

Hiroshima Castle Hiroshima Castle is located in the Naka Ward section of the city, and is one of the key Hiroshima activities for visitors.

TOP THINGS TO DO IN HIROSHIMA

Built-in memory of the victims of the world's first atomic bomb attack, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park was constructed in the open space created by the bomb, which previously had been the site of a busy city center.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Shake-en

The 400 year old Shukkei-en, a garden located on the banks of the Enko River, is just a short stroll from Hiroshima Castle.

Itsukushima Floating Torii Gate

Both a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a Japanese national treasure, the Itsukushima Shrine is a famous Shinto shrine located just outside the city of Hiroshima.

Car enthusiasts will jump at the chance to visit the Mazda museum and factory. One of the largest car manufacturers in Japan and almost one hundred years old,

Mazda Museum

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