Peace Park 平和公園
Hiroshima’s Peace Park (Heiwa-Koen 平和公園) is in the center (Naka-ku) of Hiroshima city. It is the location of the Peace
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Up and Down Miyajima: Climbing Mt. Misen
I spent some time recently perched, cross-legged on one of mount Misen’s ancient rocks, listening to the wind and the
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Miyajima Aquarium
The recently revamped Miyajima Aquarium (Suizo-kan) is a family-friendly activity for anyone visiting Miyajima island. Originally built in the 1980’s, it
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Serene Daisho-in
The walk towards Daisho-in temple from the ferry port is relatively short and very enjoyable. When I was there in
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Kōtsū Traffic Land and Oshiba Park
If you are looking for outdoor fun with the kids and a place to have a nice family picnic, Kōtsū
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Fudōin Temple
Although not a protected UNESCO site like the A-bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima, Fudōin Temple is designated by
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At the base of Ushita-yama, there is an interesting Buddhist temple and pet cemetery. The temple is easy to see from
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I like this park because I can throw the baseball, play soccer, run around in the field or do stomp
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The Former Bank of Japan, Hiroshima Branch Building (Kyu-nichi-gin)
The A-bomb destroyed virtually everything on the ground within approximately 2 kilometers of the bomb’s hypocenter. A few structures did,
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Sankei-en Garden
While it doesn’t have the history of Shukkei-en garden in Hiroshima city, nor is it likely to make any top
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