Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine

Naka Ward, Hiroshima

4.3★★★★★★★★★★2.2K reviews

Rebuilt in 1965, this large Shinto shrine is a popular destination for the Japanese New Year.

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We blend the rating (4.3) with the volume of 2,225 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.26 (out of 5).

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Address: 21-2 Motomachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0011, Japan

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★★★★★★★★★★Norm P.· 6 months ago
The shine was rebuilt after the atomic bomb. The grounds are well maintained and, despite being close to the city center. We were fortunate enough to see a wedding ceremony on the day of our visit.
★★★★★★★★★★Blue Rose· 3 weeks ago
This is purely a huge shame that the japanese people learnt nothing from their mistakes in the past. They only focus and exaggerate the harm they got from the atomic bomb in this city, but never talk about their invasion and massacre and…
★★★★★★★★★★João Leitão· 2 years ago
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…