Hiroshima Castle, Japanese castle in Motomachi district, Hiroshima, Japan
The five-story castle rises 26.6 meters high on a stone foundation, surrounded by concentric moats filled with water from the Hongo River.
Mori Terumoto constructed the original castle between 1589 and 1599, but it was destroyed by the atomic bomb in 1945 and reconstructed in 1958.
The castle displays exhibits about the history of Hiroshima before World War II, including artifacts from the feudal period and samurai culture.
Visitors can access the castle museum daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with the last admission at 4:30 PM, except during the New Year holidays.
Three trees near the castle grounds, including a eucalyptus, a willow, and a holly, survived the 1945 atomic bombing and remain standing today.
Location: Motomachi
Inception: 1592
Founders: Mōri Terumoto
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Made from material: stone, reinforced concrete, wood
Part of: 100 Fine Castles of Japan
Address: 広島県広島市中区基町21-1 730-0011
Website: https://rijo-castle.jp
GPS coordinates: 34.40271,132.45903
Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:48
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