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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War is such a sad part of human existence … but sometimes a necessary evil. Thanks for these interesting shots.
ReplyDeleteThat is a fine reflection in your first photo. Fine looking building even if it is a reconstruction, it is still 60 years old.
ReplyDeleteIt would be a highlight of any trip.
ReplyDeleteAmazing they went to the trouble to build the replica
ReplyDeleteAl, I have been enjoying your posts from Japan. Did not know you were from the Salida area. My son moved there two years ago.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteTruly amazing. Great pics.
ReplyDeleteThe sad anniversary of this event this was August 6th. The area looks all revitalized.
ReplyDeleteAwesome photos of Japan ~ particularly the replica ~
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
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.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots Al. You really have travelled the world.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of a beautiful area. I've never been to that part of Japan, thanks for the mini-tour.
ReplyDeleteWe were in the Springs last weekend. I like your home town.
ReplyDeleteHow beautifully verdant!
ReplyDeleteWorth a Thousand Words