Hiroshimajo Castle

“A tower rebuilt from ash, still standing watch over Hiroshima.”

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Hiroshima Castle is a castle from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, and an important historic monument. The main castle tower survived intact until World War Two when it was destroyed by the atomic bomb, but it is now rebuilt. Inside the castle you will find an exhibition about Japanese warrior (samurai) culture and history.

Photograph provided by Hiroshima Prefecture

Spot NameHiroshimajo Castle
Postal Code〒730-0011
Address21-1 Motomachi Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima
Telephone Number082-221-7512
Official URLhttp://www.rijo-castle.jp/RIJO_HP/contents/01_home/01_top/01_index.html
KeywordsArt & Architecture, History

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hiroshimajo Castle?
A tower rebuilt from ash, still standing watch over Hiroshima.
Where is Hiroshimajo Castle?
Hiroshimajo Castle is located at 21-1 Motomachi Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima.
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