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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Hatsukaichi

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Hatsukaichi, Japan

Updated July 21, 2021

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Hatsukaichi, Japan

Itsukushima Shrine

This Japanese national treasure was originally built in 593.
World’s Largest Rice Scoop - Oct 2015 by GGibberish

Hatsukaichi, Japan

World's Largest Rice Scoop

This enormous "shamoji" means more to the people of Miyajima than just a way getting rice onto a plate.
Kiezu-no-hi

Hatsukaichi, Japan

Kiezu-no-hi (The Eternal Flame)

In 806, Kobo Daishi began meditating on Mount Misen. The Buddhist monk lit this holy fire, which has been kept burning for 1,200 years.
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Atomic Bomb Dome

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial

Peace Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome.
7 miles from Hatsukaichi
The Human Shadow Etched in Stone.

Hiroshima, Japan

Human Shadow Etched in Stone

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.
7 miles from Hatsukaichi
The hypocenter and surrounding devastation immediately after the detonation of the bomb

Hiroshima, Japan

Hiroshima's Hypocenter

A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.
7 miles from Hatsukaichi
Paper cranes at Orizuru Wall

Hiroshima, Japan

Orizuru Wall

This glass wall is gradually filling up with paper cranes, in honor of Hiroshima’s past and dedication to its future.
7 miles from Hatsukaichi

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Hatsukaichi, Japan

World's Largest Rice Scoop

This enormous "shamoji" means more to the people of Miyajima than just a way getting rice onto a plate.
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