Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine
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Central shrine next to Hiroshima castle with interesting events such as New Year's Eve or day visits, Tondo matsuri where the previous years good luck charms and symbols are burnt in a large bonfire and at the beginning of February for the Setsubun festival marking the end of winter. I came for the Setsubun festival to watch the priests show arrows at targets covered in a demon face, mochi rice cakes are thrown from a tower and everyone says "Out with the devil (bad luck) and good luck in". It's a fun event you can join for free, but it's polite to drop a few coins in the front wooden donation box at the front of the main altar.
jj walshjj walsh
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The Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine, located in the vibrant city of Hiroshima, is a peaceful sanctuary that has both historical importance and a sense of spiritual calmness. This memorial provides visitors with a tranquil and reflective environment as an homage to the souls lost in times of conflict. Upon arrival on the premises, individuals are immediately met by a serene ambiance, which stands in sharp contrast to the bustling metropolitan atmosphere just outside the entrance. The well maintained gardens, shady walkways, and impressive architecture of the shrine structures combine to provide an atmosphere of deep respect and calmness.
Manpreet SinghManpreet Singh
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Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine is a Shinto shrine located within the grounds of Hiroshima Castle. It was originally established to honor the war dead of Hiroshima Prefecture. Inside, I visited the main hall where people pray, as well as various smaller shrines dedicated to different deities. The shrine grounds are peaceful and beautifully maintained, offering a serene atmosphere for reflection and appreciation of traditional Japanese culture.
João LeitãoJoão Leitão
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we visited gokoku twice. the first time was around 4pm and we were turned away from goshuincho, which is surprising as it was kind of early to be closed. the second time we managed to get goshuincho. shrine grounds are nice, its a good shrine to visit if youre near the castle!
mac klemoremac klemore
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[This review has been written in English, and is therefore not an automatic Google translation.] …an experience in itself. Hiroshima is a life-changing experience. Dominik Kozanda Dr. | M.A (Spain) | M.A (Spain) | B.A (United Kingdom) | B.A (Germany) | B.A (Spain).
Herr Dr. Dominik KozandaHerr Dr. Dominik Kozanda
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I have been here when Japan have a terrible issues of weather, yet it doesnt make a sense for my travelling agenda. Here you can see a old-modern trem which still exist and also not far from central city you can visit an ancient of old Hiroshima castle
Irfan MurtadhoIrfan Murtadho
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Nearby Attractions Of Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine
Atomic Bomb Dome
Hiroshima Castle
Shukkeien Garden
Shukkeien Garden
Hiroshima Orizuru Tower
Hiroshima Museum of Art
Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
Kamiyacho Shareo
Hiroshima Prefectural Museum
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Nearby Restaurants Of Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine
Ichiran Hiroshima Hondori shop
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餃子のかっちゃん紙屋町店
Hyonchan Pulkogi Hiroshima Kamiyacho Store
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Basic Info
Address
21-2 Motomachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0011, Japan
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Phone
+81 82-221-5590
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Website
h-gokoku.or.jp
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Hiroshima Gokoku Jinja is a Japanese Shinto Shrine in Hiroshima, Japan.
attractions: Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Castle, Shukkeien Garden, Shukkeien Garden, Hiroshima Orizuru Tower, Hiroshima Museum of Art, Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum, Kamiyacho Shareo, Hiroshima Prefectural Museum, Sunmall, restaurants: Ichiran Hiroshima Hondori shop, Okonomiyaki Mitchan Sohonten Hatchobori, KUISHINBOU, 餃子のかっちゃん紙屋町店, Hyonchan Pulkogi Hiroshima Kamiyacho Store, Nagataya, Masui, Okonomiyaki Teppan-yaki Momiji-Tei, Caffè Ponte, Steak AOHIGE

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