Best places: Historical landmarks in Nishiiwai County

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Himeji castle Big castle tower image
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Himeji castle Big castle tower
Castle
👍👍 One of the most famous castle in Japan. Not to miss if you're in Kyoto or Hiroshima from where it takesi approximately 1hr using the Shinkansen. Entry fee to castle is 1000 JPY and for 50 yes more the Japanese garden nearby is included.
4.70 (1.3K reviews)
Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima image
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Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima
Memorial park
Memorial park dedicated to the victims of the atomic bomb & advocating for world peace since 1954.
4.60 (25K reviews)
Suga Shrine Otokozaka image
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Suga Shrine Otokozaka
Historical landmark
👍👍 Had to come here since ‘Your Name’ is my favourite movie of all time. The place itself is located in such a beautiful and peaceful neighbourhood and isn’t hard to access. There were only a few people taking photos of the stairs and in the shrine when we went on a weekday which made the whole visit a...
4.70 (496 reviews)
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Children's Peace Monument
Sculpture
Memorial to children who died due to the 1945 atomic bombing, usually surrounded by paper cranes.
4.60 (929 reviews)
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Yoshikien Garden
Garden
Serene classical Japanese garden on a quiet river with a wooden teahouse & striking autumn blooms.
4.60 (822 reviews)
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Kaminarimon
Buddhist temple
A 3.9m-tall lantern greets visitors to this stately gate at the entrance to Sensō-ji temple.
4.50 (31.9K reviews)
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Shukkeien Garden
Garden
Serene city garden dating to the 16th century, with a koi pond, a tea shop & flowering trees.
4.50 (6.4K reviews)
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Koko-en
Garden
Traditional Japanese gardens laid out in 9 themed sections, with water features & a tranquil vibe.
4.50 (5.6K reviews)
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Success Steps
Tourist attraction
Steep stairway framed by a red torii gate & stone lions that leads to a shrine with a carp pond.
4.50 (3.4K reviews)
Senso-ji Hozomon Gate image
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Senso-ji Hozomon Gate
Buddhist temple
First built in 942 CE, this Buddhist temple features 2 imposing guardian statues & 3 large lanterns.
4.50 (2.4K reviews)
Taira no Masakado's Grave image
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Taira no Masakado's Grave
Historical landmark
Shrine to a samurai warrior who led a 10th-century insurrection, built to pacify his vengeful ghost.
4.50 (2.1K reviews)
Nijō Castle Ninomaru Goten Palace image
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Nijō Castle Ninomaru Goten Palace
Castle
Ornate palace & residence for the Tokugawa shoguns, with screen paintings & traditional gardens.
4.50 (2.1K reviews)
Hagurosan Gojunoto (Five Story Pagoda) image
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Hagurosan Gojunoto (Five Story Pagoda)
Shinto shrine
This towering, ancient wooden structure on Mount Haguro is accessible year-round via a hiking trail.
4.50 (2K reviews)
Earthquake Heritage Arahama Elementary School image
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Earthquake Heritage Arahama Elementary School
Historical landmark
👍👍 A must-see. Remarkably well-preserved, free entry, and has information pamphlets in multiple languages. An important reminder of the tragic and heroic stories that arose from the 3.11 disaster, and the incredible resilience of the local communities. There’s also valuable information on disaster prev...
4.50 (1.7K reviews)
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One Hundred Steps Staircase
Historical landmark
Fans, dolls & shadow puppets exhibited in traditional Japanese banqueting halls adorned with murals.
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
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Oyunohara
Shinto shrine
Shinto complex that flooded in 1889, leaving a torii gate amid trees famed for spring & fall colors.
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
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State Guest House Akasaka Palace
Cultural landmark
😐 ["The interior is beautiful, because the chandeliers are intricate and the linings on the wall are polished and gold plated. But there aren't enough things to see to keep it interesting for long.\n\nYou are not allowed to photograph the interior, and also you cannot freely navigate the maze. The ser...
4.50 (1.2K reviews)
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Shugakuin Imperial Villa
Historical landmark
Striking 17th-century imperial villa offering tours of its celebrated gardens with cascading ponds.
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
Ruriko-ji Five Story Pagoda image
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Ruriko-ji Five Story Pagoda
Buddhist temple
Pagoda overlooking a landscaped park, a popular viewing point for cherry blossoms & fall colors.
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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Cornerstone of Peace
Memorial park
Seaside installation of engraved, granite slabs memorializing casualties of the Battle of Okinawa.
4.50 (1.1K reviews)
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