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Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Atomic Bomb Dome)
The skeletal ruins of the former Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, preserved as a haunting symbol of nuclear devastation and a call for peace.
4 km · about 10 min drive
Hiroshima, Japan · Asia
Gion works well as a base: 10 minutes from Hiroshima, 22km from Mount Misen (Miyajima).
Gion is a town located in Hiroshima, Japan. With a population of 68,713, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Gion sits in Japan, where you drive on the left. It's in the Asia/Tokyo time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Gion to your route.
Gion-shinbashi-kita Station (祇園新橋北駅) is a HRT station on the Astram Line, located in 4-43-28, Nishihara, Asaminami-ku, Hiroshima.
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Gion is located in Hiroshima, Japan, Asia. The coordinates are 34.4333 latitude, 132.4667 longitude.
Gion has a population of approximately 68,713 people, making it a town in Japan.
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Japan Helpline (24h English assistance): 0570-000-911. An International Driving Permit (1949 convention) is required to drive.
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The skeletal ruins of the former Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, preserved as a haunting symbol of nuclear devastation and a call for peace.
4 km · about 10 min drive
museum
A profoundly moving museum documenting the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and advocating for the elimination of nuclear weapons.
5 km · about 10 min drive
museum
Factory museum offering tours of Mazda's assembly line and showcasing the marque's rotary engine heritage.
9 km · about 15 min drive
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A sacred island home to the floating Itsukushima Shrine and its iconic torii gate rising from the sea.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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A Shinto shrine on Miyajima Island famous for its iconic floating torii gate that appears to hover above the water at high tide.
20 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The highest peak on Miyajima Island with ancient forests, wild deer, and panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from its summit.
22 km · about 25 min drive
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