Hiroshima Toshogu Shrine

Nice, but must do the walking trail up!!

Close to Hiroshima station. It was nice, but I mostly came for the walking tra behind the shrine with over 500 stone steps and 100torii gates.

Part of the Futabanosato trail

Lots of walking and climbing around this trail, there are 16 temples/shrines to cover so you really have to pick what physique and time you have many are grouped together and many have lots of steps l...

A morning visit東照宮

Do note that the few famous shrines/temples are located on the other side (Northern side) of the JR station, with bus access and hills as the backdrop.. 東照宮is also part of the famous Futaba-no-sato Hi...

Peaceful, No crowds

A very quiet Shinto Shrine - there was no body else here when I visited. The vibrant orange colours on the buildings at the shrine are amazing. In a small building behind the main shrine there is a ve...

Toshogu Temple, Hiroshima

Be prepared to go up a lot of steep steps to reach the top of the hill where the temple is located. When I reached the top, I was rewarded with viewing a ceremony of what seemed lie a child's blessin...