Tsuruhane Shrine, Shinto shrine in Japan
Tsuruhane Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Higashi-ku, Hiroshima, made up of simple wooden structures, stone lanterns, and paved stone paths. A small drum-shaped stone bridge crosses a pond on the grounds, linking different parts of the site.
The shrine was founded in 1190 and went through several fires and conflicts over the following centuries. It was destroyed in the 1945 atomic bombing and later rebuilt, though some old stone elements survived.
Visitors can buy omamori, small protective charms sold at the shrine office, as is common at Shinto sites across Japan. The stone lanterns and wooden torii gate mark the boundary between everyday life and the sacred space beyond.
The shrine is within walking distance of Hiroshima Station, making it easy to reach without any special planning. Weekday mornings tend to be quieter, giving visitors more space to move around the grounds comfortably.
Three trees on the grounds survived the 1945 atomic bombing despite standing close to the hypocenter: a Japanese black pine, a ginkgo, and a camphor tree. They are still alive today and can be seen during a visit to the shrine.
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