Built in the late 16th century, Hiroshima castle is a popular tourist attraction in Hiroshima. Like many historical sites in ...

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Yoshinaga Asano became the lord of the castle; his younger brother Nagaakira was relocated by official decree to Hiroshima. Later in 1619, the 10th son of Ieyasu, Yorinobu, took over the castle. Since ...

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HIKONE, Shiga Prefecture—Hikone Castle, a prominent 17th-century structure here, has received a positive preliminary evaluation for UNESCO World Heritage status, the Cultural Affairs Agency ...

HIROSHIMA--Shooting will begin next year for a movie portraying the bond between the U.S. author of the bestseller “Hiroshima” and an atomic bomb survivor featured in the book. John Hersey was ...

Last entry to the castle is 30 minutes before closing. From 1 January, due to important conservation and maintenance work, access to the castle may be limited. Last ticket sold to the castle at 3.20pm ...

Entry and parking is free for National Trust members with a valid membership card, during normal opening hours. Please scan your membership card at our pay and display machines for a free parking ...

Lauren Warnecke is a reporter at WGLT. She joined the station as a correspondent in 2020 with a focus on arts and culture and became a full-time staff member in 2023. She has reviewed dance for the ...