Hiroshima always be synonymous with a fraction of a second evil: that fraction of 8.15 in the morning of August 6, 1945 when the U.S. dropped the bomb on the Japanese industrial city the coast of the Seto Inland Sea, and unleashed the devastation.
The echoes of that time, population and wealth that destroyed Hiroshima, abound. However, with the beautiful boulevards and rivers that are slightly changed the tone of Hiroshima, wrapped in elegance and become the City of Water. In addition to their historical and urban, the city has other attractions: excellent connections to all major cities of Japan and the major capitals of Asia. At the local airport receives flights from Shanghai, Seoul, Dalian, Guam and Taipei. And there are good deals on accommodation, clearly more economical than hotels in Tokyo or Kyoto.
Hiroshima has much more to show that a huge factory Mazda. But if anyone feels inspired to face a strong city, meditate date. During July and August rains give way to sweltering heat too.
1. The Bomb Dome
Before the moment of horror, this original Art Nouveau dome with an extraordinary story was an icon among tourists. When the Americans dropped the bomb, did not reach the original target, the Aioi Bridge. Instead, the bomb on the dome designed by Czech architect Jan Letzel .
At first, people wanted the dome in ruins were finally eliminated. But as the city was regenerated around the building, the belief arose that had ruin be preserved, and should be retained as a powerful memorial to what happened. And that's what happened. The Dome is a central part in the Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima.
2. The Peace Bell
also part of the Peace Park in Hiroshima, the Peace Bell to 1,200 kg which is near the monument of children. It is possible to give a blow for world peace using a huge wooden hammer hanging off the hood. Beyond the trivial activity, the bell has a deep meaning because it represents a free world without borders.
3. Hiroshima Castle
Before Hiroshima was founded in 1590, the feudal lord of this region built the original castle, known as Castle Tent in reference to fish of the moat. The atomic bomb wiped out Hiroshima Castle, but this was restored in 1958. The new building, northeast of Peace Memorial Park preserves some of the original structures and houses an important museum. In the collection are on display swords, armor and historical dress from different periods can be tested and photographed. On clear days, if you go up the top floor of the castle you can see beyond the forest of cherry trees and watching the iconic scene of the island of Miyajima.
adultoss 360 yen, children 180 yen. Hiroshima-Jo, 21-1 Moto-machi, Naka-ku (Genbaku Dome-mae tram stop), +81 082-221-7512. Open daily from 9am to 6pm. January and February until 5pm.
4. Manga Library
Like the cherry blossoms, Japanese manga is essentially: an obsession of the island. It is said that the collection of manga in Hiroshima is the only public in the country that specializes in comics linear patterns that develop in several volumes. The collection also includes a handful of Western superhero comics. The manga library is just around the corner from the Museum of Contemporary Art Hijiyama Park, Minami-ku. Admission is free. 082-261-0330 81. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
5. Seto Inner Sea
The idea of \u200b\u200ban inland sea is in itself strange and magical. The Seto Inland Sea, which meanders through Hiroshima, is a great place to get away cement and neon city that fills the soul of Japan. The sea is home to several Shodoshima islands, the island of olives. Known for its calm waters and mild climate, the sea is a popular site for tourism, rich in history and beauty.
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