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 Getting
there: Since Hiroshima has no subway system to speak
of, there are basically three ways to get from Hiroshima
Station to the ballpark. The least frustrating way is
simply to grab a taxi, and tell the driver,
"Hiroshima Kyujo, Onegaishimasu."Hiroshima
does have a street car system, and the main terminal is
just outside the station. For a few hundred yen, get on
the trolley (either the number 2 or 6 Miyajima tram)
headed for either Hiroshima Municipal Stadium, the
Genbaku Domu (A-bomb Dome).
The
third and least recommended option is to walk. Either use
the map on this page or a guidebook. It should take about
twenty-five to thirty minutes to reach the ballpark.
Around
Hiroshima Stadium:
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| 1. |
Hiroshima
Castle |
| 2. |
Hiroshima
Stadium |
| 3. |
A-bomb Dome |
| 4. |
Peace Memorial Park |
| 5. |
Heiwa-dori
(Peace Blvd.) |
| 6. |
Entertainment
district |
| 7. |
Hon-dori Arcade |
| 8. |
Hiroshima
Station |
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Around
the ballpark: Most travelers don't visit Hiroshima to
watch the Carp. Instead, tourists usually flock to the
A-bomb memorial across the street from Hiroshima Stadium.
Besides the Genbaku (A-bomb) Dome, Peace Memorial Park
includes the Korean A-bomb and Children's Peace Memorial
and the Peace Flame. A few blocks north lay the remnants
of Hiroshima-jo Castle.
To
the east of Peace Memorial Park lies the rebuilt city
center, including Heiwa Dori (Peace Boulevard), the
Shintenchi and Nagarekawa entertainment districts, and
the Hon-Dori Arcade, a shopping district which includes
several restaurants and fast-food joints.
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