Reconstructed Castle
◎ 100 Famous Castles
Hiroshima Castle
広島城
Built in 1589 by Mori Terumoto on a river delta island in Hiroshima, the 'Carp Castle' was destroyed by the 1945 atomic bomb. The reconstructed five-story tower stands 500m from the hypocenter, now housing a museum on the castle's history and reconstruction.
| Japanese Name | 広島城 |
|---|---|
| Prefecture | 広島県 |
| Region | 中国 |
| Castle Type | Flatland Castle |
| Year Built | 1589 |
| Designation | 100名城 |
| Coordinates | 34.3958, 132.4597 |