In the morning we embarked on a full day seeing the many facets of Hiroshima.
First we went to see the memorial area of the atomic bombing that occurred here at the end of WWII. It was striking and somber. Here is the famous dome which was one of the only remaining buildings in the detonation zone.
This monument is for students who were working to help build firebreaks in the city in the event of firebombing. Thousands of them were killed when the bomb went off.
The dome.
Another view.
Ringing the peace bell.
Most of the memorials are in a straight line. The museum can be seen here. We went through the museum which does a wonderful job of making real the impact of the bomb on the people here.
This is the memorial to all the victims with the view of the dome through the center of monument.
After all that sadness, we needed some yummy food in our lives. This place delivered.
Bibs mandatory.
GLet's eat!
Yum.
Onto the bus over to a lovely garden.
This is Shukkeien Garden.
A lovely mellow spot.
Enjoying the view.
Beautiful.
More views.
Dexter made friends with some pigeons.
Enjoying the walkways.
Dexter's new friend.
Chillin garden style.
Maya getting instagram-y.
Lovely.
Next stop shopping!!
We still hadn't had Okonomiyaki while in Japan and this place was highly recommended for that. It was so worth it.
An amazing treat.
So good.
Walking home past Hiroshima Castle.
Enjoying some of the underground passageways.
Back at our hotel for our last night in Japan.
