Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

1-2 Nakajima-cho Naka-ku, Hiroshima , Hiroshima, Chugoku, Japan - Phone: 082-242-7798

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  • Really interesting museum

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    ronchu 7 contributions Israel, Israel Dec 2, 2011

    I'll be honest and say it scared the hell out of me, but this is a must when going to Hiroshima. It's so important to go there!

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    Hiroshima

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    I went to Hiroshima for a weekend. Basically saw the entire city within the span of 2 days. We took a 3 hour train ride from Sasebo to Hiroshima. We utilized the bullet train (Shinkensen) which was very interesting -- just like a flight, really -- and visited so many shrines and things, it's hard to describe. Would definitely recommend Hiroshima to …

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    A sad day in Hiroshima..

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    Hiroshima and Miyajima

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    Hiroshima is probably my favorite city in Japan, and maybe in the world as well.
    The people here have been through so much, but instead of becoming bitter, depressed or distant, the exact opposite happened. This is now the city of peace and love. Everyone is so nice and friendly! I've never met people like this anywhere else in the world.
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  • 4

    A little different vibe in Hiroshima

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    Spending the last three nights in Hiroshima proved to be a different experience in itself with a history lesson thrown in. Taking the train here from Osaka was neat to see when the combined cities finally end as you see a farm, farm, baseball field, house, farm, baseball field, farm...etc.
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