Hiroshima Castle

Hiroshima Castle

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Rebuilt following its destruction by the atomic bomb, this building houses an excellent museum that traces Hiroshima’s history, describes the …

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Sep 29, 2024
It is about a 20 minute walk from the Hiroshima Memorial Peace Park Rest House. Taking public transportation is more of a problem as connections are not that readily available in that direction; ther… Full review by karenpammy2016
Sep 5, 2024
We had a really good visit to the Hiroshima Castle in early January. It wasn't too busy when we went and we got a nice sunset view of Hiroshima in all directions from the top of the castle. The inter… Full review by deanosaur89
Aug 23, 2024
It is not the original but it is worth a visit on your way to see the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with its donjon, walls and moat. Full review by OntarioTraveler9
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Also known as Carp Castle, the castle was built in the 1590s by the feudal lord Mori Terumoto. After it was destroyed by the atomic bombing …
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Can you enter the castle grounds after closing time? I just want to take photos, not enter the building.
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Hi SeaPin666, The Castle Tower is located in the far NW corner of a Main Compound which is itself surrounded by a moat with access to the Compound (across the moat) from the …
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Hi SeaPin666, The Castle Tower is located in the far NW corner of a Main Compound which is itself surrounded by a moat with access to the Compound (across the moat) from the South (towards A-Bomb Dome) and West (towards Hiroshima Station) sides only. Although there is a "lower" and "upper" level to this Main Compound the Castle Tower itself is not really elevated with the lowest level of the Tower probably no more than 20 feet above the level of the moat. Approaching the Castle Tower from inside the Main Compound, views of the Tower are largely obscured by the surrounding trees. With trees in full foliage when I visited, all I could glimpse through a gap in the trees was the top two storeys of the five-storey structure (see my review dated September 2019). The best view of the Castle Tower is obtained from outside (across the moat) from the NW corner of the Main Compound. Suggest you take the subway from Hondori (2-stops) to Johoku Station, just past this NW corner. Follow the moat along the North side, where towards the NE corner you can look back and photograph the Castle Tower framed by trees in the foreground. Continue following the moat down the East side and enter the Main Compound on the East Side. Please be aware that because of the low elevation of the Castle Tower, it is always likely that you will get the odd high-rise building encroaching on the shot, and if you are planning to take night shots of the Castle, this may be more of a nuisance. The Castle Tower itself is open 09:00 ~ 17:00. I am not aware of any opening/closing times for the Main Compound but their website indicates that the Castle is lit from sunset until 22:00, which suggests that it maybe still accessible after dark. My advice for Hiroshima; visit Former Bank of Japan (heat-damaged strongroom), Ground Zero (epicentre of explosion) and Orizuru Tower (next A-Bomb Dome); don't venture to Miyajima Island unless you can devote a whole day to it, and if you have the time nearby Kure is worth a visit (specifically the 'Yamato' Museum and the JMSDF Museum opposite).
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Answer by Peter R · Jan 19, 2020
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How much is the entrance fee?
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We were seniors cost us 180yen for castle, walking grounds free, then over to where atomic bomb sight is free and is an amazing and thought provoking experience. Gardens etc …
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We were seniors cost us 180yen for castle, walking grounds free, then over to where atomic bomb sight is free and is an amazing and thought provoking experience. Gardens etc around bomb sight are very impressive
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How much time on average would it be to see the castle?
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Thank you!
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Is there transport to the museum
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There are three museum in Hiroshima city. Hiroshima Museum of Art : 2mins from Hirosima Castle to the museum by foot Hiroshima Prefecture Art museum : 7mins from the castle …
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There are three museum in Hiroshima city. Hiroshima Museum of Art : 2mins from Hirosima Castle to the museum by foot Hiroshima Prefecture Art museum : 7mins from the castle to the museum by foot Hiroshima Modern Art museum : 30 mins by bus or take taxi.
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