 A man prepares okonomiyaki in a restaurant in Hiroshima
A man prepares okonomiyaki in a restaurant in Hiroshima
Baseball fans immediately recognize the city as the home of the Hiroshima Toyo Carp. Six-time champions of Japan's Central League, the team has gone on to win the Japan Series three times.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima is the city's J. League football team.
Hiroshima's rebuilt castle (nicknamed Rij?, meaning Koi Castle) houses a museum of life in the Edo period.
Itsukushima ("Miyajima") Shrine is in the town of Miyajima, on the island of Itsukushima, across from Hiroshima. Its large red "floating" gate is one of the best known sights of Japan. Although it lies outside the city of Hiroshima, it is accessible by streetcar or railroad (and ferry) from the central train station.
Hiroshima is known for its version of okonomiyaki, called "Hiroshima-yaki" or "Hiroshima pancake." The Hiroshima version of okonomiyaki is unique for its inclusion of yakisoba noodles.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Hiroshima Castle
Shukkei Garden
Mitaki Temple
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