This avenue in Kure which leads to both the Art Museum and the Irifuneyama Memorial Museum has been deemed one of Japan's "One hundred most beautiful streets". This is one of only two in Hiroshima Prefecture, the other being Peace Boulevard in Hiroshima City. There are 17 sculptures of varying themes and a variety of trees line the street providing a shaded and scenic walk.
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Avenue to the Art Museum, Kure
One of Japan's "100 most beautiful streets"

By Ciara Long
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Kim Bergström
5 years ago
Charming, for sure!
Elena Lisina
5 years ago
Funny character on the photo #7! :)
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