Sightseeing in Hiroshima - what to see. Complete travel guide

Not many people know about amazing sights of Hiroshima that can leave an unforgettable mark on everyone. The unearthly beauty of Nijo Castle built in 1593 and its museum in the main five-story tower are worth the highest praise. Is it possible to compare Mitaki and Fudoin temples with any other sight? Having seen them, you will keep the memory of this miracle in your hear for many years.

You will need several days to inspect Asa Zoo. Even this time will be not enough and your examination will be too depthless. Ota Shukkeien Garden washed by the waters of the river and laid almost four centuries ago by Asano Nagakira will not leave anyone indifferent. Museum of Art exhibits immortal works by European and Japanese masters.

Don’t forget to visit Peace Memorial Park – a place that reminds of the tragic fate of the city, eternal values, and of the fragility of our lives as well as of the entire world. Surrounded by blooming sakura trees, this park has an eternal flame and Museum of Peace. In this city is also located Memorial Cathedral of World Peace built by the initiative of Hugo Lassalle, who has had a chance to experience the tragedy of the city personally. The ruins of the city’s center have been turned into Atom Bomb Dome. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Risen from ashes, this city looks to the future. It has grown into a major international business center. Such world-renowned brands like Toyota and Mazda are also connected with this city.

The reminder of the tragic events taking place in August 1945 is the Genbaku Dome. This is a historical construction crowned with a big globe dome. It is very surprising that the historic building is only 16 meters from the epicenter of the atomic bomb explosion and managed to survive. The building has not been intentionally reconstructed, so you can admire the same construction as it was after the explosion. The historic building was built in 1915. In the first half of the 20th century, it was occupied by the Chamber of Commerce. Today, this old building is the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In the city, there are a lot of beautiful gardens, some of which have a status of historical attractions too. The excellent example is the wonderful Shukkei-en garden that was grown in the first half of the 17th century. After the atomic bomb explosion, the garden was literally washed away. It was restored completely only in 1951. Today, the main value of the garden is a big pond with ten artificial islands. On its shores, there are several traditional tea houses. When walking through the garden, you can admire fascinating decorative plants, delicate bridges and landscape projects.

Another interesting cultural center is the Ebayama Museum of Meteorology that will certainly impress tourists with children. It is the first museum that is devoted to meteorology. The excursions around it may be really exciting. Here, the visitors will know how to perform different meteorological measurements. The guests can even test many museum exhibits.

For small children, there is a special children’s museum opened in 1980. The building where the museum is located served as a library at one time. Today, the little visitors of the museum can carry out different scientific experiments on their own, admire the collections of natural-science exhibits, and visit an incredible planetarium. The museum welcomes children of all the ages and will impress teenagers, as well as the littlest travelers.