Historic Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

Hiroshima has been redefining itself over the decades after its tragic place in history and today, is one of Japan鈥檚 major urban centres.

Founded as a castle town in the 16th century, it鈥檚 fair to say that most people venture to Hiroshima to see the city鈥檚 monuments to peace. But also to learn about the devastation caused by the Atomic Bomb (A-Bomb) on 6 August 1945 at 8.17 am, when Hiroshima was vaporised.

Rebuilt over decades, Hiroshima is a beautiful modern city sprinkled with green peaceful spaces, numerous bridges zig-zagging across several rivers, and friendly locals.

Although the Atomic Bomb exploded 600 metres above the Shima Hospital in the Saiku-machi district, people below were instantly exposed to temperatures as high as 3,000掳C-4,000掳C and perished. Townscapes completely changed forever.

Take a stroll to the expansive 120,000-square-metre聽Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park聽in the Naka Ward鈥檚 western area, along the聽艑ta River delta, on Hiroshima Bay. Before the Atomic Bomb, this area was the commercial and聽political heart of the city. The reason the area was chosen as the pilot鈥檚 target, ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Historic Hiroshima
Guide Location: Japan » Hiroshima
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Nilla Palmer
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