Japan's Hiroshima Castle an iconic hilltop Castle. The Hiroshima
castle, on the Ota River delta, was chosen because the flat land was
relatively easy to build on and defend. Fortress was built between 1589
and 1599. Castle is five stories tall, and its grounds are surrounded by
River water.
Now, Inside they keep an informative museum on
Hiroshima's and the castle's history.
Getting there: To reach Hiroshima City, Buy the Nationwide Japan
Rail Pass (Ordinary) that grants you unlimited rides on almost all JR trains
and Shinkasen (excluding "Nozomi" and "Mizuho" trains) across the entire Japan
except Okinawa.
Includes: Almost all JR trains nationwide (Bullet
trains, limited express trains, etc.)
Duration: 7, 14 or 21 consecutive
days
JR pass, Not available to residents of Japan
To reach Japan's Hiroshima Castle, it is a ten minute walk from
Kamiyacho-nishi or Kamiyacho-higashi tram stop (12 minutes, 190 yen from
Hiroshima Station by lines 1, 2 or 6).
It is also a ten minute walk from
Shukkeien Garden or a 15-minute walk from the Peace Memorial Park.
Alternatively,
the castle is served by the orange and lemon routes of the Hiroshima
Sightseeing Loop Bus. The ride from Hiroshima Station takes six minutes, and
there are 2-3 buses per hour.
Alternatively, taking taxi from hotel is
easiest option.
Ticket Price: 370 yen(to enter into main Castle), admission to the rest of the castle grounds is free
Business hours: 9am to 4/5pm
Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.
Address: Address for Japan's Hiroshima Castle is 21-1 Motomachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0011, Japan
These photos provide additional information for people who will be planing to visit the place. Keep in mind the look at tourist places is a bit constantly evolving, look in the photos could change over time. A quick Google search will usually help you find the resource if the photos here goes old.
Japan's Hiroshima Castle Photos
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle Temple
View from Hiroshima Castle
View from Hiroshima Castle
View from Hiroshima Castle
View from Hiroshima Castle
View from Hiroshima Castle
View from Hiroshima Castle
View from Hiroshima Castle
View from Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle grounds
Hiroshima Castle grounds
Hiroshima Castle grounds
Hiroshima Castle grounds
Hiroshima Castle grounds
Hiroshima Castle grounds
Hiroshima Castle grounds
Hiroshima Castle grounds
Hiroshima Castle grounds
Hiroshima Castle grounds
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