Hiroshima Castle is one of the few historical monuments fully restored after World War II.
The castle was built in 1589 for a powerful feudal lord named Mori Terumoto. The nearly 40-metre high castle stands on an island in the middle of the city surrounded by an artificial lake.
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After the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima in 1945, the castle was largely demolished, but in 1958 an exact replica was built in its original 16th-century form.
Admission and opening hours
Today, inside the castle is the Hiroshima Museum dedicated to the period before World War II.
The museum is relatively small and most of the descriptions are in Japanese only. Still, we think it's worth buying a ticket inside as it also includes access to the top floor observation deck, which offers great views of the city.
It is open every day from 9:00am except on certain public holidays. It closes at 17:00 in winter and 18:00 in summer.
Detailed opening hours can be found on the museum's website: rijo--castle-jp.
The price of an adult ticket is 370 jpy and can be paid by cash or card.
Gokoku Shrine
On the island where the castle is located, you can also visit the outdoor area of the Gokoku Shinto Shrine.
The inside of the shrine is not open to tourists, but you can enter the courtyard for free daily from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
How to get to the castle
Hiroshima Castle can be reached on foot from the A-Bomb Dome in about 15 minutes through the park.
The "Orange" and "Lemon" Route tourist buses also stop at the castle.
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