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118. The City of Hiroshima (and Miyajima)

118. The City of Hiroshima (and Miyajima)

FromSightseeing Japan


118. The City of Hiroshima (and Miyajima)

FromSightseeing Japan

ratings:
Length:
63 minutes
Released:
Jul 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast 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:HistoryMazda Zoom Zoom StadiumMazda MuseumShukkeien GardenHiroshima CastleHiroshima Museum of ArtAtomic Bomb DomePeace Memorial Park: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum — Children’s Peace Monument — Hiroshima National Peace Memorial HallOkonomimuraHiroshima MOCAMiyajima: Itsukushima Shrine — Toyokuni Shrine — Miyajima History and Folklore Museum — Daishoin — Mt. Misen — Shishiiwa Observatory — Momijidani ParkHow to get to/around HiroshimaJoin our Discord community!Become a member on Patreon!
Released:
Jul 17, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Welcome to Sightseeing Japan! Join hosts Jason Nieling and Paul Bresin as they explore the land of the rising sun. New podcast episodes are released every other week covering a range of topics, from geisha to vending machines and everything in between.