Hiroshima Tōshō-gū

Hiroshima Tōshō-gū is a Shinto shrine in Higashi-ku featuring carved wooden decorations, stone lanterns, and traditional garden spaces with architectural elements typical of religious structures. The buildings display a blend of classic Japanese design and repairs made following the 1945 atomic impact.

Founded in 1648 to honor Tokugawa Ieyasu, the shrine survived the atomic bombing of 1945 with partial damage and was restored in the following decades. It received official designation as an A-bombed building in 1996 due to its historical resilience.

The shrine serves as a place of devotion where visitors can observe prayer rituals and seasonal celebrations honoring Tokugawa Ieyasu. The local community uses the grounds for religious ceremonies and festivals that remain woven into daily spiritual practice.

The shrine is open to visitors daily and provides a quiet space to explore its architecture and gardens at a comfortable pace. Wearing comfortable shoes is recommended as you will walk through several areas and pathways to see the different sections.

The shrine is one of few places in Hiroshima where you can see remnants from before the atomic bombing mixed with restored elements from today. This blend of old and new quietly tells the city's story without spoken words.

Location: Higashi-ku

Inception: 1648

Website: https://hiroshima-toshogu.or.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.40361,132.47556

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:43