Hiroshima Attractions
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima’s original castle, built in the late 16th
century, was totally destroyed in the atomic blast but has been
reconstructed as a perfect reproduction of the original. The castle
houses a museum detailing the city’s history and the historic
feudal system. The exhibits include some models of ancient
Hiroshima and the castle.
Address: 21-1 Motomachi, Naka-ku;
Telephone: (0)82 221 7512;
Transport: Streetcar from Hiroshima station to Kamiya-cho station on lines 1, 2 or 6; it is a 10-minute walk from there;
Opening time: Daily 9am to 5.30pm; 9am to 4.30pm (October to March);
Admission: Castle tower: ¥360 (adults), ¥160 (children). Castle grounds free
