Monday, August 6, 2018

Hiroshima Castle

One of Hiroshima's must-see sights is the Hiroshima Castle.
Since the original from the 1590s was destroyed in the atomic bombing, this is a replica built in 1958.
Inside is a museum about the area's pre-WW2 history, but no photos are allowed. From the top you can see the modern city skyline.
The locations of the old castle are still visible in the grounds.
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14 comments:

  1. AngieAugust 6, 2018 at 10:21 AM

    War is such a sad part of human existence … but sometimes a necessary evil. Thanks for these interesting shots.

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  2. Taken For GrantedAugust 6, 2018 at 1:01 PM

    That is a fine reflection in your first photo. Fine looking building even if it is a reconstruction, it is still 60 years old.

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  3. Fun60August 6, 2018 at 1:49 PM

    It would be a highlight of any trip.

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  4. AdamAugust 6, 2018 at 1:54 PM

    Amazing they went to the trouble to build the replica

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  5. Taken For GrantedAugust 6, 2018 at 8:18 PM

    Al, I have been enjoying your posts from Japan. Did not know you were from the Salida area. My son moved there two years ago.

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  6. Lady FiAugust 6, 2018 at 9:53 PM

    Gorgeous!

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  7. rupam sarmaAugust 6, 2018 at 11:39 PM

    Truly amazing. Great pics.

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  8. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiAugust 6, 2018 at 11:45 PM

    The sad anniversary of this event this was August 6th. The area looks all revitalized.

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  9. carol l mckennaAugust 7, 2018 at 2:34 PM

    Awesome photos of Japan ~ particularly the replica ~

    Happy Day to you,
    A ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor)

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  10. Sallie (FullTime-Life)August 7, 2018 at 5:49 PM

    It is sad that the original was destroyed ... all wars are sad but we don't seem to change much. I'm glad they were able to construct the replica. Everything you show (or that I see on blogs from Japan) is always so neat and clean ... a beautiful country.

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  11. JoyfulAugust 7, 2018 at 5:59 PM

    Beautiful shots Al. You really have travelled the world.

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  12. Pat TillettAugust 7, 2018 at 8:48 PM

    Great photos of a beautiful area. I've never been to that part of Japan, thanks for the mini-tour.

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  13. Taken For GrantedAugust 7, 2018 at 9:02 PM

    We were in the Springs last weekend. I like your home town.

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  14. Photo CacheAugust 8, 2018 at 10:00 AM

    How beautifully verdant!


    Worth a Thousand Words

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