Tsuruhane Shrine, Shinto shrine in Japan
Tsuruhane Shrine is a Shinto sanctuary in Higashi-ku featuring simple wooden structures, stone pathways, and stone lanterns scattered across the grounds. A small drum-shaped stone bridge connects different areas of the complex, allowing visitors to move quietly through the space.
The sanctuary was founded in 1190 during the Heian period and endured fires and conflicts across the centuries. After destruction from the 1945 atomic bombing, it was later rebuilt and preserves some old stone structures and trees from earlier times.
The shrine holds significance for Shinto believers and displays local traditions through its simple structures and stone lanterns that visitors notice while walking the grounds. People come to pray and purchase small protective charms called omamori, showing how this place remains embedded in the community's daily spiritual life.
The shrine is easily reached on foot from Hiroshima Station in about 15 to 20 minutes. The peaceful surroundings allow visitors to walk comfortably without crowds interrupting their experience.
The shrine houses three surviving trees that withstood the 1945 bombing despite their proximity to the hypocenter. These trees, including a Japanese black pine, a ginkgo, and a camphor tree, now stand as quiet symbols of resilience and hope.
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