What other travelers are saying about Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle, also known as Carp Castle, was a lovely surprise during our trip. Nestled in the middle of the city, surrounded by a wide moat and shaded pathways, it offered a tranquil escape from the busy streets. We visited in the afternoon, and the soft sunlight filtering through the trees gave the place a calm and nostalgic atmosphere.
The current castle is a reconstruction, as the original was destroyed during the atomic bombing in 1945. But it’s been beautifully rebuilt, and the exterior maintains that iconic traditional Japanese style. Inside, the castle has been turned into a museum, with several floors of exhibitions on samurai culture, castle history, and Hiroshima’s development over the centuries. It was educational without being overwhelming. We especially enjoyed trying on samurai armor at one of the activity corners.
Once you reach the top floor, you’re rewarded with a panoramic view of the city. It’s not the tallest viewpoint in Hiroshima, but the sight of the surrounding grounds, the moat, and the distant mountains made the climb worthwhile.
Definitely recommend spending an hour or two here. It’s a gentle, enriching experience for both history lovers and families.
A beautiful and peaceful castle, surrounded by greenery and a nice moat. The interior visit is really interesting, it’s not just about samurai history, but also shows how the castle and the city evolved after the atomic bombing. The reconstruction story adds a powerful layer to the experience.
A beautifully reconstructed Japanese castle. At the entrance you can buy tickets and get a stamp in your souvenir book. At the top of the castle, you have a beautiful view over Hiroshima. Inside the castle is a small gift shop where I bought an pin with the adorable Hiroshima Castle mascot. You can also put on traditional samurai helmets for pictures. A kind elderly, Japanese man even offered to take a photo of me and my boyfriend. He loved it! Such a warm and unforgettable moment.
A stunningly faithful reproduction of the original castle you couldn't take a bad photograph of even if you tried. The timber cladded castle glowed with such grace and warmth in the setting evening sun. There's a token fee for access to a museum space inside as well as a viewing deck at the top of the castle. The views from above was breathtaking with a clear sightline view of the atomic bombed structure. Last entry into the castle was 530pm on the day we visited. Don't skip this attraction when you visit.
Beautiful for the historic part,but like most castles the inside is not really restored but more like a museum. Would be nice if there was some translation to the Katakana section, with my little Japanese could only try and make sense but that meant details are lost to us non Japanese history loving folk. As the speaker seemed very passionate.Best visited in the afternoon. Ticket very reasonable too.
