118. The City of Hiroshima (and Miyajima)
Episode description
Hiroshima is the capital of Hiroshima Prefecture and the largest city in the Chugoku region of Japan. Nearby is the island of Miyajima (Itsukushima) which is famous for its “floating” torii gate. Join Jason and Paul as they explore the history of this area as well as the many things to see and do there!
Topics Covered:
History
Mazda Zoom Zoom Stadium
Mazda Museum
Shukkeien Garden
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Museum of Art
Atomic Bomb Dome
Peace Memorial Park: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum — Children’s Peace Monument — Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall
Okonomimura
Hiroshima MOCA
Miyajima: Itsukushima Shrine — Toyokuni Shrine — Miyajima History and Folklore Museum — Daishoin — Mt. Misen — Shishiiwa Observatory — Momijidani Park
How to get to/around Hiroshima