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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
This tour was a balanced Hiroshima experience. Our tour guide, Joguchi-san, shared many important information and stories that made the tour memorable. The whole tour were smooth and on time. The food experience is awesome too.
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!
Do take note that you still have to join the regular queue, and once at the counter, they will give you a regular ticket. It doesn’t allow you to skip. Otherwise, this is quite convenient
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.
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.
great history on the caste and many amazing artefacts to view and read. you also get to hold a real samurai sword
I'm happy, I paid half price as I'm over 65. That's a great opportunity because before, Klook didn't offer this benefit that we have in Japan. 😊
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.

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.

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