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Hiroshima Castle

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The Hiroshima Castle, also known as the Carp Castle, is a historical castle in Japan's Hiroshima prefecture. From 1591 to 1869, it was home to whoever was the city's Daimyo (Feudal Lord), among them are Mori Terumoto, one of the castle's pioneering men, and Asano Nagaakira, a first-generation Asano.

It was well-built and proved that it can mightily survive for centuries, it stood there until the heavy atomic bombings in August 6, 1945.

When it was re-constructed 13 years later, the replica became a museum of Hiroshima's history pre-World War II.

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Things to see

Here are some of the things to look forward to when visiting the Hiroshima Castle:
- The museum that chronicles Hiroshima pre-World War II
- The shrines
- The ruins
- The city ciew from the castle's main keep
- Ninomaru

Travel Notes

It's an 8-12-minute walk to the west of Shukkeien-Mae Station (Hiroden Main Line)

Admission

Opening Hours:
Main Keep: 9:00am to 6:00pm
Ninomaru: 9:00am to 5:30pm

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