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Hiroshima Castle 広島城

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Hiroshima Castle today

  • What it is: The "Carp Castle" grounds, with moats and a 1958 concrete keep. The keep's interior closed for good on 22 March 2026 over aging and safety concerns; a wooden rebuild is being studied.
  • Getting there: From JR Hiroshima Station, take a tram to Kamiyacho-Higashi, then walk about 15 minutes.
  • Hours: Grounds open. Ninomaru gate buildings 9:00–17:30 Apr–Sep, 9:00–16:30 Oct–Mar (last entry 30 minutes before); closed 8 Dec and 29–31 Dec.
  • Admission: Ninomaru free. The keep is no longer open inside.
  • Tip: You can still view and photograph the keep from outside; detailed reconstruction studies are expected to run until around FY2030.
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Cherry blossoms around the moats in early April

Checked against: Hiroshima Castle keep closure and future plans – Hiroshima City · Hiroshima Castle – Dive! Hiroshima · Hiroshima Castle keep closes to the public (Kyodo, via Kumamoto Nichinichi) · Hiroshima Castle – Wikipedia. Check opening times and prices before you go.

Hiroshima Castle on Shibuya246

We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.