Welcome To Hiroshima
Hiroshima
Hiroshima, a city with tragic history is a classic example of resilience and peace. For many, it is the city which was destroyed by world’s first atomic bomb attack. After the war, great efforts were taken to restore the city to back to its original pride. Apart from few places which stands as testament to bombing, the city has plenty of beautiful places like shrines, gardens and castles. The key sightseeing, their include
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Spread across 1,20,000 square meters, it was build in memory of people who lost their lives during the world’s first nuclear attack.
Atomic Bomb Dome
Registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site, it was the only structure left standing in the area where the first atomic bomb exploded on 6 August 1945. It has been preserved in the same state as it was immediately after the bomb.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
This museum opened in 1955 within the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park was built to the show the world the after effects of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima during World War II.
Itsukushima Shrine / Miyajima Island
Miyajima Island also known as Itsukushima is famous for its giant orange coloured Torii Gate which creates an illusion that it is floating on water and Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
