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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park...
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a large park in the center of Hiroshima, Japan. It is dedicated to the legacy of Hiroshima as the first city in the world to suffer a nuclear attack (August 6, 1945), which led to the death of as many as 140,000 people by the end of 1945. There are a variety of monuments and buildings in the park, each dedicated to a different aspect of the bombing.[citation needed] The location of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park was once the city busiest downtown commercial and.......
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Itsukushima Shrine
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Itsukushima Shrine (Japanese: 厳島神社, Itsukushima Jinja) is a Shinto shrine on the island of Itsukushima (popularly known as Miyajima) in the city of Hatsukaichi in Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Japanese government has designated several buildings and possessions as national treasures. The shrine dates back to the 6th century[citation needed], and has been in its present form since 1168 when funds were provided by the warlord Taira no Kiyomori. The.......
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Hiroshima Castle
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Hiroshima Castle (広島城, Hiroshima-jō?), sometimes called Carp Castle (鯉城, Rijō?) (coordinates 34°24′10″N 132°27′33″E / 34.40278, 132.45917Coordinates: 34°24′10″N 132°27′33″E / 34.40278, 132.45917) is a castle in Hiroshima, Japan which was the home of the daimyō (feudal lord) of the Hiroshima han (fief). Originally constructed in the 1590s, the castle was destroyed in the atomic bombing in 1945. It was rebuilt in 1958, a replica of the original which.......
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Asa Zoological Park
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Opened in May of 1997, Asa Zoological Park boasts so many interesting animals on display, while other things like insects, Dharma frogs, conservation and research are among the many facets of the park. Animals include giant Pandas, black rhinoceroses, cattle, monkeys, tortoises, giraffes, buffalo, ostriches, African elephants, Cape Hyrax, Grants's Zebra and Afurika tategami yamaarashi (porcupine). The park is divided into an African Savannah which has a wilder landscape than the rest of the.......
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Mitaki Shrine
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The Mitaki Shrine, meaning Three Waterfalls Temple, is located at Mount Mitaki, an impressive 356 meter mountain. It is also near three streams and a maple tree park. This temple is dedicated to Kannon, the goddess of mercy. Here you can also see the Buddha Amida in a wooden image fashioned after him. Buddha Amida is seated in the image that originated in the Heian period. There is a two storey red pagoda engraved with intricate artwork, this pagoda is viewed as a tribute and a memorial to the.......
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Bay Side Beach Saka
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Bay Side Beach Saka is a beach in Hiroshima with over one kilometer of sandy shoreline and an abundance of marine life. This beach is also very near the city of Hiroshima and it possesses a magnificent view of both the city and the sea. There is a convenient beach house located right on the beach that can be rented out to any beach goers that would like to rest over night, also. From the beach you can watch sailboats and gaze over the water to some mountains. All along the beach are eateries or.......
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Culture and Science Museum for...
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The Culture and Science Museum for Children in Hiroshima offers free educational entertainment for children. The museum's planetarium offers shows that are about fifty minutes long. The first and second weekday showings are sometimes part of a school class, so guests are only permitted if seats are available. It is Japan's largest planetarium and shows the universe and constellations in a dynamic fashion. The planetarium has an entry fee for children six years and older and adults whereas.......
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