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| May Peace Prevail on Earth. Atomic Bomb Dome. Hiroshima Japan. |
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The second half of the day was spent in Hiroshima. I planned Hiroshima sightseeing as the the second half of the day trip because of the easy access to bullet or JR train to go back to my hotel.
I took the JR ferry from Miyjima Island back to JR Miyajimaguchi station. Then, I took the same Sanyo line train back to the JR/Bullet train Hiroshima station.
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| JR Miyajimaguchi station. Hiroshima Miyajima |
After obtaining information from the tourism office staff at JR Hiroshima station, I decided to buy the Tram day-pass (about 600 yen) for the convenience of not having to buy each individual tickets.
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| One of the more modern tram in Hiroshima city |
Arriving at Genbaku-Dome-Mae (原爆ドーム前) tram station. I saw the iconic sight of Hiroshima, A-Bomb Dome, which is the historic remain of atomic blast that took place on August 6th,1945.
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| A-Bomb Dome. Hiroshima Japan |
This site was preserved very nicely.
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| Iconic A-Bomb Dome in Hiroshima Japan |
Hiroshima has come a long way since the bombing that took place at the city center.
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| A-Bomb Dome building in the city center. Hiroshima Japan |
I walked across the bridge and arrived at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
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| View of A-Bomb Dome from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan |
Another group of students were taking their school field trip to Hiroshima Atomic bomb site.
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| Children's Peace Monument at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan |
Iconic A-bomb dome is within short walking distance of the Peace memorial park and museum.
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| Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan |
After paying nominal fee, I entered Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum.
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| Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Japan |
Time stopped at 8:15am on August 6th, 1945.
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| Time stopped on Atomic Bomb Watch. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Japan |
The exhibit shows how powerful the Atomic bomb was by displaying melted rocks and concrete.
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| Atomic Bomb melted rocks. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Japan |
Deformed glass bottle due to the heat dissipated by the atomic bomb.
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| Atomic Bomb melted glass bottle. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Japan |
There were many international tourists visiting Hiroshima Peace Memorial park and museum.
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| Exterior of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in Japan |
Using my tram day-pass, I continued on my journey of venturing in Hiroshima city.
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| A more nostalgic tram streetcar in Hiroshima, Japan |
Passing by bustling streets of downtown Hiroshima.
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| Bustling streets of downtown Hiroshima, Japan |
Many sightseeing areas in the world offer heart-shaped "sculpture" for romantic photographic opportunity for couples.
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| Lovers' Delight. Hiroshima Japan |
I was wondering around in the city, searching for the Okonomiyaki Mura restaurant food court.
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| Food truck for creative crepe dessert in Hiroshima Japan |
Okonomiyaki mura restaurant food court can be easily missed if not paying attention. Look for the building on the left in the photograph.
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| Recognize the building on the left for the Okonomiyaki Mura Village (food theme park) |
Second, third and fourth floors of the building were dedicated to the Okonomiyaki themed food court.
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| Second, third, and fourth floors are dedicated to Hiroshima style Okonomiyaki |
There were plenty of restaurant vendors to choose from. No need to wait in line on weekdays.
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| Full of Hiroshima style okonomiyaki vendors |
I picked the restaurant that had the most number of customers.
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| Special utensil for Hiroshima style Okonomiyaki |
It was very appetizing watching the chef at work.
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| Hiroshima style Okonomiyaki cooked by professionals in front you |
Hiroshima Okonomiyaki cooked right in front of customers is the best.
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| Signature Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki is the noodles on the bottom |
This was one of my favorite photographs I have taken during this day trip. I took it right by the iconic Hiromshima Atomtic Bomb Dome.
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| Father teaches daughter about peace near Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park |
INFORMATION
Atomic Bomb Dome 原爆ドーム (Tripadvisor)
1-10 Otemachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture 730-0051
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park 広島平和記念公園 (Tripadvisor)
1 Nakajimacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture 730-0811
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum 広島平和記念資料館 (Tripadvisor)
1-2 Nakajimacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture 730-0811
Hiroshima OkonomiMura お好み村 (Tripadvisor)
5-13 Shintenchi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture 730-0034
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