Hiroshima

Hiroshima/Myajima James

This morning was an early start. We left at 7.30 to get on the Shinkansen (bullet train) and most of us grabbed the opportunity for a little extra extra sleep during the 2 hour trip. We arrived in Hiroshima at around 10 and took the tram to the atomic bomb dome. We walked across to the peace park and saw the various monuments around the park before heading into the museum. We were all amazed by the museum and gained an incredible insight into the effects of the atomic bomb on the city of Hiroshima. I don't think any of us really understood the power of the bomb or the devastating effects it had on the people of Hiroshima.
In the afternoon we headed for Miyajima, an extremely famous island not far from Hiroshima. Here we visited Itsukushima shrine and the .............. gate. Because it was low tide we walked right out to the gate which is over 16 metres tall. We spent another hour exploring Miyajima and were all amazed that we could just walk up and pat the deer that were around the town.
Then it was back onto the ferry, then train back to Hiroshima and we are now back on the Shinkansen heading back to Kyoto for a dinner of Okinamyaki, and then I think a few of us might sneak in a quick trip up to the top of Kyoto tower.
The trip has gone so quickly, it's difficult to believe that tomorrow is our last full day. We are going to be heading to Osaka so it should be another fun day.
Sayonara