{"id":109,"date":"2019-10-24T16:55:18","date_gmt":"2019-10-24T15:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/japanrailplanner.com\/blog\/?p=109"},"modified":"2020-12-22T13:43:11","modified_gmt":"2020-12-22T13:43:11","slug":"what-to-do-and-see-in-hiroshima","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/japanrailplanner.com\/blog\/what-to-do-and-see-in-hiroshima\/","title":{"rendered":"What to do and see in Hiroshima"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It may not be as popular as visiting the likes of Tokyo or Kyoto, but there is no doubt that a trip to Hiroshima will not disappoint travelers and tourists. That\u2019s especially the case for those who are fascinated by sites and cities of important historical significance. And there is no more historically significant city in the whole of Japan than Hiroshima, where America dropped the world\u2019s first atom bomb during World War Two.
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Of course, Hiroshima isn\u2019t just a city that is stuck in the past. There is a lot more to modern-day Hiroshima and it is a great place to visit as there is so much that you can see and do. Here are some of our favourite things from the team at Japan Rail Planner<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome<\/strong>
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Top on most visitors\u2019 to-do lists when they arrive in Hiroshima is to pay their respects at the Atomic Bomb Dome. This is the main memorial to the A-bomb bombings. The dome was an exhibition hall until the A-Bomb was dropped on the city. Thankfully, it was one of the few buildings to actually withstand the force of the bomb and still stands to this day. It has been left untouched in order to commemorate the tragedy, and you will notice that the surrounding area is similarly untouched as well. Since 1996, the Atomic Bomb Dome has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stroll around the Hiroshima Peace Park<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On the opposite banks of the river to the Atomic Bomb Dome, you will find the Hiroshima Peace Park, another poignant memorial to the A-bomb tragedy. It\u2019s here where you will find the Flame of Peace as well as a few other notable monuments and memorials. It is also home to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which has a wealth of information and artifacts related to the bombings. Take your time wandering around the park and the museum as there is certainly a lot to take in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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See Hiroshima Castle<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not all of Hiroshima\u2019s history is related to the bombing of World War Two. The original Hiroshima Castle dated back to 1590, but was destroyed when the A-bomb hit. It has since been rebuilt and now looks just like it did in its former glory. Back in its heyday it was where the city\u2019s feudal lords lived, but the modern-day castle is now a museum that is dedicated to pre-World War Two Hiroshima. It\u2019s worth heading up to the observation deck so that you can see some beautiful views. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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