Day 22 - Hiroshima - July 16

Hiroshima Castle

This castle is just a facade with a museum inside similar to Osaka Castle. The original one was destroyed by the bombing. It had a nice collection of Katana’s and Samurai armor and a great view of the city at the top.

Shukkeien Garden

It was very serene and peaceful. My photos don’t do it justice. Many people used it as refuge after the bomb. But there was no help to offer so they are now buried there now.

You can feed the koi and turtles. They will swim up to you and follow you along the water paths looking for hand outs.

Shopping

What did the girls do while I was out on my own? Shopping.

We have enough luggage to pack it all home. Next shopping trip? Buying more luggage for the flight home.

Okonomiyaki  For Dinner

Went to Fuku-chan restaurant for some Hiroshima Okonomiyaki which is a local classic. It has suba noodles, egg, cabbage and whatever else you want to throw in. I added prawn tempura and scallops. They grill it in front of you.