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Part 2
Hiroshima Castle

While it was spared the demolishment that many other castles met during the Meiji Period, like the rest of the city, Hiroshima Castle was destroyed by the atomic bomb in 1945.
13 years later, its main keep was rebuilt in concrete with an attractive, partially wooden exterior.
Sadly the main keep was closed permanently to the public in March 2026 due to concerns about its earthquake resistance.

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Part 5
Hiroshima Castle

The parts of the Ninomaru were reconstructed using original building methods and materials in the 1990s. They include the castle's main gate and two turrets adjoined by a long storehouse.

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Part 4
Hiroshima Castle

The main keep can not be entered anymore but you can go into the reconstruction of Ninomaru (second circle of defense)

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Part 3
Hiroshima Castle

There are some "maybe" plans to eventually rebuild the main keep in wood; however, no decision has yet been made.

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Part 1
Hiroshima Castle

Also known as the Carp Castle, it is a good example of a castle built on a plain in the center of a city as opposed to hilltop and mountaintop castles. Its main keep is five stories tall, and its grounds are surrounded by a moat. Also within the castle's precincts are a shrine, some ruins and a few reconstructed buildings of the Ninomaru (second circle of defense).

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The main tower of Hiroshima Castle, which stood as a symbol of the city's resilience after World War II, will close on March 22 due to aging. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/02/18/japan/hiroshima-castle-main-tower-close-march/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #hiroshimacastle #atomicbombings #hiroshima

October 9th, 2005.

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Fukushima Masanori (福島正則) became lord, but was replaced by Asano Nagaakira (浅野長晟) when he repaired the castle (after a flood) without bakufu permission in 1619.

The atomic blast likely destroyed the original castle's lower pillars and it collapsed. It was rebuilt in 1958.

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Hiroshima | Hiroshima Castle by JB_1984

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I spent my last full day in Japan with a lot of fun and not much napping. I made a visit to Hiroshima Castle, rode the Shinkansen bullet train to Fukuoka, visited the Fukuoka Castle ruins, ascended Hakata Port Tower, and checked out a Fukuoka’s yatai (food stalls).

I can’t believe that in less than 24 hours I will be in another new country!

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