Fifteen minutes by Shinkansen from Hiroshima Station, Fukuyama, the second largest city in the Hiroshima prefecture, is best known for Fukuyama-jo (a castle that dates back to 1619) and the park in which it is situated; the Fukuyama-jo Park. Both tourist attractions are located on a hill in the city center. The top of the castle tower offers an astounding bird eye view of the municipality. Fukuyama-jo Park is large enough to hold a total of three different museums, in addition to the one displayed inside the castle; the Fukuyama Museum of Art, the Human Rights and Peace Museum and the Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History, all of this just a short walk from Fukuyama Station.
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Fukuyama Castle Park
A castle and three museums near Fukuyama Station

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The castle is a reconstruction of the original, built in 1622. (Photo: Virginia González)

The top of the tower offers a great panoramic view of the city. It is definitely worth a visit. (Photo: Virginia González)

There are some objects displayed inside the castle. However, none of the information includes English translations. (Photo: Virginia González)

The castle used to be one of the greatest in the Edo period, but most of its structures were destroyed during World War II bombings. (Photo: Virginia González)

Where the castle fortresses used to stand, now there are three museums and various sculptures instead. (Photo: Virginia González)

The most interesting visit here is Fukuyama's Museum of Art. (Photo: Virginia González)

The museum displays a selection of works from modernist and contemporary local and European artists. (Photo: Virginia González)

The museum has two floors which divide the permanent to the temporary exhibitions. (Photo: Virginia González)

The entrance fee for the permanent exhibition (in the upper floor) is 250 yen. (Photo: Virginia González)

The building also includes a lobby with comfortable couches for anyone who wants to take a break and relax. (Photo: Virginia González)

The Prefectural Museum of History shows the development of Hiroshima prefecture and the fare is 290 yen. (Photo: Virginia González)

The park is located across the road from Fukuyama Station, which makes it very convenient for tourists. (Photo: Virginia González)
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Elena Lisina
5 years ago
Beautiful and interesting place! I plan to visit it.
Preethu
8 years ago
Beautiful Pic!
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