Hiroshima Castle
Overview
Highlights around Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle
Concrete reconstruction of the 1589 castle destroyed in the atomic bombing.
Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine
Large local shrine for many local religious events and celebrations.
Hiroshima Museum of Art
Displaying around 200 works of modern art, including Monet, Van Gogh, Picasso, and contemporary Japanese oil paintings.
Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
Art museum with a rotating exhibition of over 4500 pieces focussed around Hiroshima Prefecture, Japanese and Asian art and craft, as well as art created in the 1920s and 30s. Holds several special exhibitions throughout the year in a dedicated wing.
Shukkeien Garden
A traditional Japanese garden with a history dating back to around 1620 in the Edo Period.