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  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
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    4.5
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    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Nakajimachou 1-2
    This museum is located in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, in Naka District, of Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It was founded with the objective of imparting the reality of the harm from the atomic bomb dropped on August 6, 1945, and the abolition of nuclear weapons, and the attainment of world peace. The museum is divided between the main building and the east building. Along with items that reveal the horrible spectacle and mementos of the bomb victims, the conditions of pre and post-bomb Hiroshima and an introduction to the nuclear era are introduced. The museum is remembered also by the 2016 visit of President Barak Obama, the first ever incumbent head of state of a nuclear power to visit the museum.

    Thi is a beautiful park constructed adjacent to the Atomic Dome and is dedicated to the victims of the Atomic Bomb. The park has a beautiful landscape with a Cenotaph, children monument and a museum...

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  • Shukkeien Garden
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    4.5
    1095 Reviews
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    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Kaminoborichou 2-11
    A garden located in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture that was chosen as one of the top 100 of Japan’s historic parks and designated as a Place of Scenic Beauty. Shukkeien was created in 1620 by Ueda Shigeyasu, a high-ranking retainer in the service of the Asano Clan who was also a renowned master of tea ceremony, to serve as a villa for Asano feudal lords. It is said that the garden is a condensed version modeled on the scenic beauty of China’s West Lake and the garden’s name is derived from this meaning “condensed scenery garden”. The garden is picturesque with an island floating in the pond, mountains, valleys, and elegant tea ceremonial houses. In “Sensuitei” near the entrance you can enjoy matcha green tea and light refreshments.

    We saw Shukkei-en Garden on a map of Hiroshima, and decided to visit, walking about 2km each way from our hotel. The entry fee is only 260 yen each. The variety of plants is incredible, and in...

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  • Hiroshima Museum of Art
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    4.5
    297 Reviews
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    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Motomachi 3-2 In the central park
    An art museum focusing on modern art located in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture which was opened in 1978 in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Hiroshima Bank. The museum has a large collection of modern art with a focus on Vincent van Gogh, Édouard Manet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cezanne and other Impressionist artists. Including its modern Japanese art, the museum’s collection consists of some 300 works. In addition to a standing exhibition of some 90 modern French artworks, the museum also holds special exhibitions several times a year. There’s also a museum shop and fashionable café with a view of the museum’s inner garden.

    At 600 yen ($4.50) it maybe worth the experience but 1/2 the collection was closed and 1/2 the art shown on the flyer was out on loan. The grounds and the rodin sculptures are very nice...

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  • Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
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    4.0
    134 Reviews
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    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Kaminoborichou 2-22
    Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum is a museum in Hiroshima City, Naka Ward, Hiroshima Prefecture. Boasting a collection of more than 4,800 pieces including Important Cultural Properties, focusing on modern Western paintings and Japanese paintings, as well as “Craft Art of Japan and Asia”. The collection includes many artworks of artists from the Hiroshima region, such as Katsuzo Entsuba and Ikuo Hirayama. The museum holds special exhibitions and themed lecture events to compliment them as well as changing the exhibition about four times a year. From the museum lobby and the resting lounge, you can enjoy the scenery of a Place of Scenic Beauty, the Shukkeien garden next to the museum.

    The previous year when we visited Shukkeien garden we didn’t allow time for the museum and that was a mistake. The entrance ticket to the garden also includes entrance to the general exhibits at the...

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  • Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park
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    4.0
    80 Reviews
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    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashi Asakita-ku Asachou Doubutsuen
    A zoo located in Asakita Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Some 170 species of animals, including giraffes and lions, are kept and displayed on its spacious grounds. Built among the mountains, the zoo is notable for using few cages and exhibiting its animals in settings close to their natural environments. The zoo is a popular destination where you can watch animals living active lives. In the Pichiku Park area, children can play with sheep, goats, miniature pigs, and other cute animals; in the Nurturing House, you can see cute baby animals; there’s also a Reptile House, Nocturnal Animals exhibit, and a wide variety of other areas everyone from children to adults can enjoy.

    Pros: The park is clean with many places to relax and a lot of green spaces, flowers and forest areas. There is even a huge field for picnics and a playground for children as well. Lots of public...

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  • Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
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    4.0
    86 Reviews
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    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashiminamiku Hijiyamakouen 1-1
    This museum is located in Minami Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is inside Hijiyama Park, which is a well-known cherry blossom spot. It opened in 1989 as Japan’s first public modern art museum. Its collection focuses on postwar modern art and features over 1,600 works, including Henry Moore’s “The Arch” and Andy Warhol’s “Marilyn.” In addition to collection exhibits and planned exhibits, the museum also hosts workshops and other events. The building design by architect Kisho Kurokawa is also not to be missed.

    I started walking down river and bumped it a sign and followed it, this is what I found. I was lucky to find a very interesting exhibit on between the wars architecture.

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  • The Hiroshima Botanical Garden
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    4.0
    52 Reviews
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    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashi Saeki-ku Kurashige 3-495
    From the elevated location of this botanical garden located between Hiroshima and Miyajima, you can look out over the Seto Inland Sea National Park. The park has around 10,000 different species of plants from around the world, and inside one of the largest greenhouses in west Japan you’ll find a tropical atmosphere as you wander among the many flowers. And with their experience nature program, you can get hands on with orienteering and plant craft activities.

    Gorgeous botanical garden with picturesque moutain/forest background, away from the city. The garden is quite big and features different types of plants, external gardens and greenhouses. Ive...

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  • 5-Days Children’s Museum
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    4.5
    68 Reviews
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    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Motomachi 5-83
    This children’s science museum houses a planetarium, where shows are held four times a day on weekdays, and six times a day on weekends and holidays. They also have permanent displays and events designed to let guests familiarize themselves with science including science shows and science classes. They operate gatherings such as amateur radio and planetarium clubs to help bring people together.

    Entrance fee was completely free, but not that much inside to entertain younger kids. Science exhibits which are hands-on but probably for upper primary and beyond. Small crawling play area infused...

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  • Numaji Transportation Museum
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    3.5
    35 Reviews
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    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashi Asaminami-ku Chourakuji 2-12-2
    This vehicle and transportation-themed science museum is located in Asaminami Ward, Hiroshima City. Its exhibits include more than 2,000 model vehicles, informational displays, and more. The museum is divided into a free area and premium area. The museum’s first floor is free of admission and includes a library, a museum shop, and more. The premium area located in the second floor and above features hands-on exhibits, model exhibits, and other attractions. Since 2006, the museum has preserved and displayed a streetcar affected by the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in its outdoor plaza.

    Visited the Museum with my fiancé on a Saturday morning. Was originally expecting something similar to Kyotos Railway Museum and buffered for hours to go through the museum, however this museum can...

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  • Hiroshima City Ebayama Museum of Meteorology
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    4.5
    34 Reviews
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    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Ebaminami 1-40-1
    This museum dedicated to the subject of meteorology, one of only a few in Japan, is located inside the former head office of the Hiroshima Local Meteorological Office. Its permanent exhibits include independent weather forecasts for the Hiroshima City area, the Meteorological observatory equipment installed at Hiroshima’s former meteorological observatory, materials related to the atomic bombing, and more. In its hands-on exhibit area, visitors can experience strong winds in the museum’s Wind Blast Capsule or feel what it’s like to be inside a typhoon’s clouds in their Typhoon Box.

    久しぶりに気象館を訪ねてきました。旧気象台を利用した施設なので、元の気象予報室が、お天気情報コーナー・図書館となり、気象をテーマにした夏休みの宿題に必要な情報収集の場として活用できそうです。２階にはタイフーンボックスなどの体験コーナーもあり、丁度、夏休み期間だったので、夏の企画展「お天気のキモン大解決!-めざせ!お天気マスター!」やサイエンスショーが開催されており、子供たちを対象にした気象科学館...

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  • Mariho Aquarium
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    4.0
    8 Reviews
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    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinishiku Kanonshinmachi 4-14-35 within Hiroshima marina hop
    This aquarium is in Nishi Ward, Hiroshima City found in the Hiroshima Marina Hop mall. Here you’ll find dynamic aquarium setting on display, where you can view realistic underwater sceneries and the activities of aquatic animals. Learn about the lives of the fish that live in coral reefs during their educational underwater show performed multiple times every day. The whole aquarium can be rented after closing as a hall for gatherings or year-end-parties..

    My daughter had to go to a zoo, aquarium or like for a homework assignment so we came here. It was a hot day and inside was cool and comfortable. You wont find this aquarium on any top ten list, but...

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  • MAZDA Museum
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    Hiroshima Pref. Akigunfuchuchou Shinchi 3-1
    A museum in Fuchu City, Aki County, Hiroshima Prefecture. Come explore the history of automobile manufacturer MAZDA and enjoy some of the famous vehicles they created. Exhibits include history of the 1920s as well as engines and manufacturing technology. Reservations are required, so please contact in advance to make reservations before visiting.
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  • Hiroshima City Insectarium
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    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashihigashiku Fukudachou Fujicaru 10173
    This science museum in Higashi Ward, Hiroshima City boasts the best variety of exhibits in west Japan, where you can see living insects from Japan and the rest of the world. There are a variety of different areas including the Papillon Dome, where you can see fluttering butterflies and Insect Land with its wide variety of insect exhibits. They also hold a variety of activities including special exhibitions, outdoor observation parties, and interactive experiences.
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  • Rai San'yo Historic Site Museum
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    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Fukuromachi 5-15
    A museum which collects and displays materials relating to late Edo period man of letters Rai San’yo and the Rai family located in Fukuro Town, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Built on the site of an estate which belonged to the Rai family, the Japanese-style museum consists of a one story exhibition space, tea room, and Japanese garden. A recreation of the room where Rai San’yo was confined during his youth is designated a National Historic Site. The museum’s collection includes a large number of calligraphic works, letters, personal articles, and books by and belonging to San’yo. The museum also displays materials relating to the history and culture of early modern Hiroshima.
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  • Izumi Art Museum
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    4.0
    10 Reviews
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    Hiroshima Hiroshima-shi Nishi-ku Shoko Center 2-chome 3-1

    帰省して、親と昼食に出かけた後、エクセルに買い物に行ってみました。少しお値段のいい物を購入したので美術館の入場券をいただけて。個人企業の小さな美術館とは思えない品揃えでした。

  • Niho Shima Mura
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    5.0
    2 Reviews
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    Hiroshima Hiroshima-shi Minami-ku Niho 3-17-8

    明治以降の広島移民に関する資料を集めた、知られざる歴史を知ることができる私設博物館。当時の移民許可証やハワイへ渡った移民の写真など、広島のハワイ移民を身近に感じることができる貴重な資料が多くある。 川崎館長はとても熱心かつユーモア溢れる人で色々と説明してくれる。移民の歴史をまとめた同氏の「ハワイ日本人移民史」（アマゾンでも同博物館でも購入可）を事前に読んでいくと尚良し。 博物館までバスで行く方...

  • gallery G
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    3.0
    1 Reviews
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    Hiroshima Hiroshima-shi Naka-ku Kamihatchobori 4-1

    広島市内にあるギャラリーで、広島市県立美術館の近くにあるアーバンビュー グランドタワーの横にあるギャラリーです。 大槻香奈さんの個展ーＦＡＣＥＳ－が開催されていました。 無料でしたので気軽に入りました。１，２階があり、そんなには広くは ないです。写真の一部制約がある旨表記されてました。 また、他のギャラリー等のパンフレットもありました。

  • SOGO Hiroshima Art Gallery
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    Hiroshima Hiroshima-shi Naka-ku Motomachi 6-27 SOGO Hiroshima 8F
  • gallery ichiyo
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    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Hacchoubori 8-2
  • Yebisu Denzai Gallery
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    Hiroshima Hiroshima-shi Naka-ku Nakamachi 8-8
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There is more than meets the eye awaiting any Hiroshima-bound traveler. Kicking off in Hiroshima city, the Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkeien Garden offer a couple of days of exploring; however, the real beauty lies along the southern coast of the prefecture. There, a series of islands spreads across the Seto Inland Sea: from the mysterious sea-submerged Great Torii Gate at Miyajima Island to the first half of the islands that connect Honshu to Shikoku via six spectacular suspension bridges.

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