Hiroshima Castle

4.5 / 5

108 reviews

3K+ booked

Opening hours

Suggested duration1-2 hour(s)

21-1 Motomachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0011, Japan

Reviews

4.5 / 5

Fantastic

108 reviews

Klook User

2026/01/08

Fantastic 5.0

Very beautiful castle on the outside, museum inside with passages on each floor (by foot). This doesn't bother me, but you have to climb... of course you can take your time because there are things to see on each floor. Not extraordinary but very interesting!

Luvincci ***

2025/12/14

Fantastic 5.0

The castle grounds and proper are worth a visit. It houses a bit of history and artifacts. Also, it is within walking distance from most of the major attractions in Hiroshima.

Klook User

2025/07/19

Fantastic 5.0

Klook ticket experience seamless. Multi level castle/museum with an observation deck. When you compare what you get for under 400 yen to what you get at castles in the UK (1-6000 yen) it is incredible value. Spent an hour there before 10am and it was fairly quiet.

Klook User

2026/03/31

Fantastic 5.0

The castle and surroundings are stunning. the cherry blossoms were starting to bloom and were stunning. the castle was closed from 22/3/26 for renovations so could be closed for a while if wanting to enter.

Elizabeth *********

2026/03/30

Fantastic 5.0

It was a lovely short tour around the castle. The experience was super unique and a nice to just sit and relax and take photos from a different viewpoint. The staff were all friendly and helpful. 10/10 would recommend.

Klook User

2026/01/11

Fantastic 5.0

I’ve really enjoyed seeing all the different castles in Japan. The Hiroshima Castle is smaller than most, but filled with history and information about the area. You go all the way up and work your way down. The views are amazing, and actual castle is informative and interesting. Take some time at the gift shop too, lots of great souvenirs specific to Hiroshima castle.

김 **

2025/12/16

Fantastic 5.0

I visited Hiroshima Castle because I was curious about the wooden structure, and I wanted to go inside, so I bought a ticket from Klook. Some people say it's not great, but I thought there were a lot of things to see for the price, so I had a fun time looking around. The inside is smaller than I expected, though. If you visit Hiroshima Castle, be sure to see the inside! However, you have to go up and down stairs, so you should consider your joints or physical condition.

Klook User

2026/01/26

Fantastic 5.0

One of the top 100 cities, about to be rebuilt, offering a look back at the Edo Shogunate era and the development of Hiroshima, with pleasant scenery and well worth a visit!

Guide

Step into a 16th-century castle, built amidst Japan's golden Azuchi-Momoyama era
Experience the legacy of powerful samurai clans, especially the Asano, who called this castle home for centuries
Capture breathtaking panoramic views of modern Hiroshima from the castle's top floor, a perfect photo opportunity

The Azuchi-Momoyama period, when a magnificent culture flourished. Construction was started in 1598 by the warlord Mōri Terumoto. In the Edo period, Fukushima Masanori entered the castle in 1600. After Asano Nagaakira entered the castle in 1619, it became the residence of the Asano clan for 12 generations. In the past, it was a grand castle centered on a five-story main keep, with three-story south and east minor keeps connected by a connecting turret. Although some of the keeps and buildings remained after the Meiji era, all the buildings were destroyed by the atomic bomb. The current main keep was restored in appearance in 1958 and is now a history museum introducing Hiroshima's history and samurai culture. From the observation room on the 5th floor, you can see the city center and enjoy cherry blossoms in spring. In the vicinity, there are also the restored buildings of the Ninomaru (free admission), Hiroshima Castle Sannomaru (opening in March 2025) with dining establishments, the scenic Shukkei-en Garden, and Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima.