Shukkeien Garden – Hiroshima Castle loop from 広島

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Shukkeien Garden – Hiroshima Castle loop from 広島

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Shukkeien Garden – Hiroshima Castle loop from 広島

02:14

8.57km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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1.15 km

Shukkeien Garden

Highlight • Natural Monument

The park has a long history dating back to 1620, shortly after the completion of Hiroshima Castle. The garden displays many features of the traditional aesthetics of Japanese gardens. Around …

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3.16 km

Burg Hiroshima 広島城, Hiroshima-jō
Hiroshima Castle (Japanese: 広島城, Hiroshima-jō), sometimes called Carp Castle (鯉城, Rijō), is a castle in Hiroshima, Japan. It was the seat of some daimyō (feudal lords) …

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4.21 km

Hiroshima Peace Memorial (A‑Bomb Dome)

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The A-bomb Dome has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996. When you stand in front of the building, which is only a few streets away from Ground Zero, …

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4.30 km

Memorial to students killed by the A-bomb

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This tower was erected in memory of the Japanese students mobilized during the 2nd World War. More than 10,000 were killed, including 7,000 by the atomic bomb alone.

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4.71 km

Flame of Peace (Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park)

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The memorial was designed by Kenzo Tange and depicts two hands joined together, opening upwards like a chalice. The "eternal fire" burns in the middle. Since August 1, 1964, this …

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5.08 km

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

A must in Hiroshima. The mood is very depressed when you see the destruction and suffering caused by the bomb. Sometimes you can see film animations. Shadows burned into the wall behind by the radiation are really crass.

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5.88 km

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial

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Close to the Peace Memorial

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6.28 km

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

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Tickets can be purchased at the museum. No advance booking is necessary. However, it's best to go when it's not too crowded... it can get very cramped and stuffy. The entire museum is wheelchair accessible.

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