Hiroshima Castle

1 of 10 in attractions in Hiroshima

Hiroshima Castle (広島城), also known as the Carp Castle, stands in the heart of Hiroshima city, surrounded by a moat. Unlike hilltop castles, it was built on a plain and features a five-story main keep. Within its grounds, you'll find a shrine, ruins, and reconstructed Ninomaru buildings. Built in 1589 by feudal lord Mori Terumoto, the castle was an important power center in western Japan.

Though destroyed by the atomic bomb in 1945, the castle's main keep was rebuilt in 1958 with a mix of concrete and wood. Inside, you can explore a museum dedicated to Hiroshima's history and Japanese castles. Recent restorations of the Ninomaru structures have brought back original features, such as the main gate and two turrets. Visitors can enter these buildings to learn about the castle's past and reconstruction.

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The castle is a 10-minute walk from Kamiyacho-nishi or Kamiyacho-higashi tram stops (12 minutes, 220 yen from Hiroshima Station). It’s also a 10-minute walk from Shukkeien and 15 minutes from the Peace Park.

Alternatively, you can take the Hiroshima Sightseeing Loop Bus (Meipuru-pu) on the orange or lemon routes. The ride from Hiroshima Station takes six minutes, with buses running 4-5 times per hour.