Hiroshima Castle

Castle / Ruins of Castle

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Hiroshima Castle, which was built by Mori Terumoto, one member of Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s Council of Five Elders, is also known by another name, Carp Castle, and is counted as one of Japan’s three greatest flatland castles. The main keep which was constructed in 1598 was designated a National Treasure in 1931, but was destroyed by the atomic bombing. The exterior was restored in 1958 with a ferro-concrete structure. In 1989, as the castle welcomed 400 years of history, the ni-no-maru was restored, the moat was cleaned, and the interior was remodeled, and now it is used as a history museum with the theme of samurai culture.

Spot details

Address: Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Motomachi 21-1 Map
Area: Hiroshima Area
Phone: 0822217512
Hours: [Mar.- Nov.] 9:00-18:00 (Admission until 17:30)
[Dec.- Feb.] 9:00-17:00 (Admission until 16:30)
Closed: 12/29-12/31
※May close outside of stated days
Fees: [Tenjokaku] [Adult] 370yen [Senior (65 and over)/High school students] 180yen * Certificate required * Junior high school students and below Free
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available(hiroshima_free Wi-Fi)
Note: Temporary closure:Currently closed (information as of May 20, 2020)
*Information may be changed, so please be sure to check the official information.
Average budget: [Lunch] 1-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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A beautiful castle in the middle of the city

Reviewed : 2023.06.11

This is an old castle with a typical Japanese architecture. There is a water body with fishes all around it. It has an entrance fees and is reverred by local people. THere is a beautiful garden...
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Reviewed : 2023.06.06

The Hiroshima Castle should not be missed in any visit to Japan. It is perfectly preserved and available to tourists from all over the world.
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Reviewed : 2023.06.04

This castle, like other castles we have visited so far, is located in the middle of a garden surrounded by a moat. There are quite a lot of giant carp in this big ditch. Apparently, these types of...