miércoles, 12 de septiembre de 2007

Sitios para ver en Hiroshima

Tal y como reza esta web, http://gojapan.about.com/cs/hiroshimaguide/a/hiroshima.htm

Here are the sights to see in Hiroshima-city:

El mapa de la localizacion a traves de google es: http://maps.google.es/maps?f=q&hl=es&geocode=&q=Hiroshima+japon+castle&ie=UTF8&ll=34.389999,132.440002&spn=0.003077,0.004334&t=h&z=18&om=1
El mapa de la localizacion a traves de google es: http://maps.google.es/maps?f=q&hl=es&geocode=&q=Hiroshima+Atomic+Bomb+Dome&sll=34.389999,132.440002&sspn=0.003077,0.004334&ie=UTF8&ll=34.394472,132.455109&spn=0.006153,0.008669&t=h&z=17&om=1
El mapa de la localizacion a traves de google es: http://maps.google.es/maps?f=q&hl=es&geocode=&q=Hiroshima+Peace+Memorial+Museum&sll=34.394472,132.455109&sspn=0.006153,0.008669&ie=UTF8&ll=34.391055,132.453768&spn=0.006153,0.008669&t=h&z=17&om=1
El mapa de localizacion a traves de google es: http://maps.google.es/maps?f=q&hl=es&geocode=&q=Hiroshima+Okonomiyaki+Village&sll=34.391055,132.453768&sspn=0.006153,0.008669&ie=UTF8&ll=34.39101,132.462196&spn=0.003077,0.004334&t=h&z=18&om=1



Otra buena pagina nos muestra mas sitios turisticos:
Asa Zoological Park
The city zoo is a popular attraction but its location in the northern suburbs of the city makes it hard to visit to without a car. Around 160 different species (1,500 animals - fish not included) of mainly African and Asian animals are on display in the zoo. The zoo is closed during the New Year and every Thursday or the day after if Thursday is a holiday. The bus going to the zoo (Dobutsukoen Asahigaoka) can be boarded at Hiroshima Station or Kamiyasu Station on the Astram Line.
Asa Zoological Park
The Hiroshima Botanical Garden opened in 1976 and they have played in important role in preserving rare native plant species from around the world through seed exchange programs with other gardens in over 30 countries. The garden is most popular during the spring time but its large greenhouses and temperature controlled buildings make it interesting to visit anytime during the year. The garden is located in Itsukaichi west of the city.
Shukkeien Garden

Hondori Street is Hiroshima's main covered shopping avenue. The busiest and most stylish shopping area in the city starts from just east of the Peace Memorial Park and runs two blocks south of Aiodori Avenue until it reaches the Parco Shopping Mall.

Besides countless clothing shops, the street is home to Andersen Bakeries, DeoDeo (Electronics), HMV and the Sun Mall. Two blocks north on Aiodori are three big department stores: Sogo, Fukuya and Tenmaya. Tokyo Hands (DIY and lifestyle store), DeoDeo's second building and the Shareo Underground mall are also on Aiodori.

Hiyajima Park (Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art)

The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art is located in Hiyajima Park which has always served as a cool and refreshing area in the city. The museum contains a wide-ranging collection of notable contemporary artists from Japan and all over the world. There is also a library which contains only manga (Japanese comic books) in the park.

Mitaki

Mitaki is the section of the city to the northwest of Yokogawa Station. Mitaki Temple, a relaxing forest retreat, is located there. Two hiking trails up Mount Mitaki which is the best location to look out over the city also start at the temple. Popular for leaf viewing in late November.

Mazda

Hiroshima's largest company, Mazda, controls a large section of land east of the city. Many models of Mazda cars are made at the factories including the MX-5/Miata and Mazda RX-7. Mazda has even built their own bridges across the rivers into the factories.
Website: Mazda Museum (English)
Hiroshima Peace Park
This park and Miyajima are the two places everyone will want to see when they visit Hiroshima. The park is built on land surrounding the epicenter of the blast. There are two museums: one a peaceful dedication to victims and the other a powerful message about the human cost of the terrible weapons unleashed on the city.
Hiroshima Peace Cathedral

Memorial Cathedral of World Peace

Memorial Cathedral of World Peace, one of the largest Roman Catholic cathedrals in Asia, was built in 1954. Father Hugo Lassalle's appeal for a place to pray for peace were answered with world-wide support. Its main tower is 46 meters tall.

Hiroshima Castle

The castle was originally constructed in 1589 by Terumoto Mori who ruled most of western Honshu. He built this representative flatland castle on an area called Koi-no-ura (Carp Inlet) which gave it the nickname "Carp Castle" or Rijo in Japanese. The current castle was rebuilt in 1958 after the war and houses artifacts from Hiroshima's past.

Strolling through the castle grounds is a relaxing break from the city bustle.
Read More: Hiroshima Castle
Shukkeien Garden
This garden was constructed by Ueda Soko for the lord (Daimyo) of Hiroshima in 1620. It is said to have initially been designed as a miniaturized landscape of Lake Xihu (West Lake) in Hangzhou, China. Tea ceremonies are held year-round at the gardens.
Read More: Shukkeien Garden
Hanbe Gardens

Hanbe Gardens is hidden gem in eastern Hiroshima City. More than a garden, Hanbe Gardens is a Japanese-style resort. Ordering their traditional multi-course Japanese dinner is a luxurious way to spend an evening.

Read More: Hanbe Gardens

Baseball - Hiroshima Toyo Carp

Hiroshima's professional baseball team is called the Carp after the nickname for Hiroshima Castle. They were a fairly successful team which won their Central League division six times (1975, 1979, 1980, 1984, 1986, 1991) and three championships, but, they haven't been a contender for either in well over 10 years. They play at Hiroshima Municipal Stadium which is downtown and close to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
Website: Hiroshima Toyo Carp (Japanese)

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