Imperial Headquarter Ruins, Hiroshima

Imperial Headquarter Ruins, Hiroshima

Hiroshima Castle Park hosts another surprise for travelers- the Imperial General Headquarter Ruins. The ruins are the stone foundations of the former military barracks that were destroyed during the bombing in 1945. Right next to the ruins, you can find the remains of a concrete bunker from where the first radio broadcast was held after the disaster.

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Sight Name: Imperial Headquarter Ruins
Sight Location: Hiroshima, Japan (See walking tours in Hiroshima)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Hiroshima, Japan

Create Your Own Walk in Hiroshima

Create Your Own Walk in Hiroshima

Creating your own self-guided walk in Hiroshima is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Tour

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Tour

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park stands as a solemn testament to one of the darkest chapters in human history. This park is a haunting reminder of the catastrophic impact of nuclear warfare during World War II. Its grounds, marked by heart-wrenching attractions, bear witness to the immense suffering and loss that occurred on August 6, 1945.

Within this place of sorrow, the attractions etch the...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Hiroshima Introduction Walking Tour

Hiroshima Introduction Walking Tour

Tucked away within the contours of Japan's southwestern expanse, the green and picturesque city of Hiroshima emerges as a profound testament to history's arc and an unwavering beacon of hope for a world united in harmony.

Composed of two kanji characters: "hiro", which means "wide" or "broad," and "shima", which means "island," the...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles