3 best parks & nature in Hiroshima
Park, Monument
The Memorial Park stretches between the Aioi Bridge, which was the target of the atomic bomb, and the museum. Before 1945, this area was the political and commercial centre of Hiroshima, which is one of the reasons why it was the main target of the bombing. [btn "View the 10 best hotels in Hiroshima" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/hiroshima.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-hirosima-park] The Memorial Park was built on the open field created by…
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Garden
The beautiful Shukkeien Park is a classic example of a Japanese garden, featuring numerous dwarf trees, bonsai, moss, a meticulously manicured lawn and ponds with koi carp. Shukkeien Garden is designed to represent a miniature version of the Japanese landscape, complete with valleys, mountains, streams and a bamboo grove. Several paths wind through the garden, lined with benches, making Shukkeien Garden the ideal place to relax. [btn "View…
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Island, Promenade, Lighthouse
If you have a few spare hours in Hiroshima, head to the small island of Ujina near the harbour, which you can reach on foot or by bus. Ujina is a small, peaceful island with a lovely walking trail around its perimeter, several small sandy beaches, a lighthouse and beautiful views of the sunset. [btn "Book your hotel in Hiroshima in advance" https://www.booking.com/city/jp/hiroshima.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-hirosima-ujina] Walks around the…
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