Park, Monument
The memorial park is located between the Aioi Bridge, which was used as a target for the dropping of the atomic bomb, and the museum. Before 1945, this area was the political and commercial centre of Hiroshima and was therefore a major target for bombing. [btn "View the 10 best hotels in Hiroshima" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/hiroshima.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-hirosima-park] The memorial park was built on the open field that the atomic…
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Garden
The beautiful Shukkeien Park is a typical example of Japanese gardens, with many dwarf trees, bonsai, moss and neatly trimmed lawns and koa carp ponds. Shukkeien Garden is intended to represent a smaller scale Japanese landscape with valleys, mountains, rivers and bamboo groves. With several paths leading through the garden and benches alongside, Shukkeien Garden is the perfect place to relax. [btn "View the 10 best hotels in Hiroshima" https…
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Island, Promenade, Lighthouse
If you have a few hours to spare in Hiroshima, head to Ujina Island near the harbour, which can be reached on foot or by bus. Ujina is a small, quiet island with a nice walking path around it, several small sandy beaches, a lighthouse and nice views of the sunsets. [btn "Book a hotel in Hiroshima in advance" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/hiroshima.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-hirosima-ujina] Walking around the island Although there are…
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