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Hiroshima is among the very famous cities of the world. It is also one of the renowned Tourist Destinations in Japan. The popularity of this city is due to many factors. Firstly due to its good geographic position, Hiroshima attracts tens of thousands of visitors from far and wide. Secondly due to the traditional, cultural and architectural traces left behind by the imperial rulers who ruled this place and thirdly due to the atomic bombings during the Second World War, Hiroshima is among the top tourist destinations of the world.
Mass destruction was caused due to the nuclear explosion. This city was the first in the world to see such a dreadful explosion. All this makes it a remarkable place to visit. While Sightseeing in Japan, you can visit the following places of interest when you are in Hiroshima.
The Atomic Bomb Dome is the only building that survived the atomic explosion of 6th August in 1945. The nuclear bomb had exploded just 100 meters away from this dome but this building survived this impact and now has been preserved the way it was after the explosion.
The Fudoin Temple in Hiroshima is a good example of the Muromachi architecture. It has a royal shrine and a beautiful garden. This temple is very peaceful and calm.
There are several beaches in Hiroshima and the Bay Side Beach Saka is one of the picturesque beaches of this city. You will have a great time here. You can also indulge in a number of beach activities here and have a fun-filled holiday while you are on Japan Travel.
The Children's Peace Museum is yet another tourist attraction in this city. There are many cranes made of paper and the statue of a girl named Sadako who was a victim of the atomic blast, present in this museum. This small girl believed that if she made one thousand cranes out of paper she will be cured but she couldn’t survive and this museum was erected in her memory. This museum makes a plea for peace and disarmament.
The Mitaki Temple is known for its ancient architecture and its serene atmosphere. It is a huge crowd puller in Hiroshima.
The Miyajima Island is a small city in Hiroshima and it is quite famous. It is known for its old world appeal.
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