What other travelers are saying about Hiroshima Castle
This is a reconstruction of the original as the wooden structures were destroyed by the bomb. The high ground of the castle remains an imposing position as demonstrated by the new build. The grounds of the castle, with its multiple moats, are well fortified and has now become a nice gathering area for visitors. Overall, a nice place to visit and sometimes shadowed by the other "atomic" related destinations.
I will rate this bases on just the outside of the castle. I wasn’t able to see the inside of the castle due to lack of time that I have in Hiroshima, but the outside view of the castle has a fantastic architectural design. This is the fist castle that I saw that was made from woods. The surrounding area of the castle is a nice park. Near to castle you will also find a wonderful shrine where you can buy some good luck charms.
From this place everyplace that is just walking distance. Like peace museum and a lot more.
Entry is a few dollars, easy to walk to or you can get a taxi to a shrine nearby and then walk. It is well preserved some being rebuilt after the war. Good level of history and a good walk up the stairs. There is no lift to the top. Great views of the river and City.
Hiroshima castle offers a great insight into the past.
Inside of the castle is a sort of museum-like exhibition, featuring items from hundreds of years ago and English speaking staff that will even come up to you to explain what you’re looking at in further detail.
The view from the top of the castle is okay, nothing special in my opinion.
But the staff were great and friendly.
This castle wasn’t as stoic looking or as interesting as Osaka castle but it’s still worth a visit to the top. You get a pretty stellar view of Hiroshima! It was rebuilt in the 1950’s so everything looked modern. Still really nice to walk around the moat though. You really only need an hour here at best.
