1-10 Otemachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0051, Japan
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The Atomic Bomb Dome, also known as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, is an iconic structure located in Hiroshima, Japan. It serves as a powerful reminder of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima during World War II and commemorates the victims of the bomb, as well as symbolizing the importance of peace and nuclear disarmament.
Itsukushima, also known as Miyajima, is a small island located in the Seto Inland Sea of Japan, near the city of Hiroshima. It is renowned for its iconic Itsukushima Shrine, which is famous for its floating torii gate and its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Mount Misen is a sacred mountain on the sacred island of Itsukushima, located in Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima, Japan. At 500 meters above sea level, Mount Misen is the highest peak on Miyajima Island. On clear days, it offers spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea and, further afield, the city of Hiroshima. Several Buddhist structures are also located near the summit.
Hiroshima, the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture in Japan, holds immense historical significance as the first city to be hit by an atomic bomb during World War II. The city had an estimated population of 1,199,391 in 2019.
1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima 739-0588, Japan
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Itsukushima Shrine is a Shinto shrine on Itsukushima Island (commonly known as Miyajima), most famous for its "floating" torii gate on the outskirts of the shrine, the sacred peaks of Mount Misen, the vast forests and the sea views. It can be reached from the mainland by ferry at Miyajimaguchi Station.