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Hiroshima is the principal city of the Chugoku Region and home to over a million inhabitants.
When the first atomic bomb was dropped over Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, the city became known worldwide for this unenviable distinction. The destructive power of the bomb was tremendous and obliterated nearly everything within a two kilometer radius.
After the war, great efforts were taken to rebuild the city. Predictions that the city would be uninhabitable proved false. Destroyed monuments of Hiroshima's historical heritage, like Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien Garden, were reconstructed. In the center of the city a large park was built and given a name that would reflect the aspirations of the re-born city: Peace Memorial Park.
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Attractions
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Central Hiroshima
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Commemorating the drop of the atomic bomb.
User rating: 93/100 (505 votes)
Visited by: 846 users
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Museum and factory tours of the car maker.
User rating: 87/100 (20 votes)
Visited by: 36 users
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Japanese landscape garden.
User rating: 82/100 (124 votes)
Visited by: 215 users
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About Hiroshima's downtown area.
User rating: 76/100 (176 votes)
Visited by: 305 users
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Reconstruction of the former castle.
User rating: 74/100 (200 votes)
Visited by: 390 users
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Side Trips from Hiroshima
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Island known for its shrine and large torii gate.
User rating: 96/100 (363 votes)
Visited by: 607 users
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Port town with many slopes and temples.
User rating: 80/100 (6 votes)
Visited by: 18 users
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Site of the picturesque Kintai-kyo Bridge.
User rating: 85/100 (26 votes)
Visited by: 51 users
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Accommodation
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Hiroshima Youth Hostel
A member hostel of YH. From 2100Yen. 10 min by bus to Peace Memorial Park. Internet, kitchen and free storage available.
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Backpackers Hostel K's House Hiroshima
Only 8 min walk from JR Hiroshima sta. Bed from 2,500yen. No curfew, cozy lounge, communal kitchen, internet, bicycle rental.
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Hotel Flex
A stylish budget hotel in Hiroshima. From 5,275yen. 5min walk from JR Hiroshima Station.
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Benten no Yado Itsukushima
Enjoy onsen baths and delicious seafood while staying in Miyajima Island. Offers the Torii gate views from some rooms.
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Travel Community
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Popularity of Hiroshima:
Users who have been to Hiroshima: 961
Most visited: Ranked 6th out of 113 destinations
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