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Lukas Bürgi (lb) - Mittwoch 3 Februar 2016 03:10
The Aioi Bridge, seen from in front of the Dome. Its distinct T-shape made it easy to identify from air. Which, together with its central position in the city, led to the decision to use it as target for the bombing. It was missed horizontally by about 240 meters.
Lukas Bürgi (lb) - Mittwoch 3 Februar 2016 03:08
The back of the former exhibition hall with a still standing metal staircase, twisted by the sheer heat of the blast.
Lukas Bürgi (lb) - Mittwoch 3 Februar 2016 03:06
We're reaching the sombre part of our visit with approaching the Atomic Bomb Dome. Seen here while standing on the western end of Aioi Bridge. Being nearly at ground zero of the bombing, the building mostly kept its shape and is nowadays one of the best known symbols for the result of atomic bombings.
Lukas Bürgi (lb) - Mittwoch 3 Februar 2016 02:58
Reconstructed part, mostly of wood, of the ninomaru of Hiroshima Castle. This here being the gate. The picture also shows parts of a flower exhibition on its grounds, with the centre piece of art visible through the gate. A good day to visit the castle, we got lucky with our planning here.
Lukas Bürgi (lb) - Mittwoch 3 Februar 2016 02:53
View from ontop Hiroshima castle southwards towards the Atomic Bomb Dome (picture centre). In the foreground a part of the outer castle park, redesigned in a modern way. And to the right the smaller and bigger Hiroshima Dome stadiums.
Lukas Bürgi (lb) - Mittwoch 3 Februar 2016 02:43
Hiroshima castle, some distance and a short walk west of Shukkei-en. It was destroyed in the bombings and rebuilt with concrete in 1958. It holds a museum about various aspects of Japanese culture. From the reasons for and a how-to on building a castle, description of and exhibits on the daily life of the different classes, a number of historic weapons and armour and other things. A decent part of it with explanations in English as well, so it's well worth a visit even for tourists not capable of the Japanese language. The balcony on top also gives a great all-round view onto Hiroshima and surroundings.
Lukas Bürgi (lb) - Mittwoch 3 Februar 2016 02:34
Koi living in the pond. During day time, they tend to gather around the villa side half of the bridge. That's where you can buy carp food to feed them, as many visitors are wont to do. Which again results in glorious scenes like this one.
Lukas Bürgi (lb) - Mittwoch 3 Februar 2016 02:30
Closer view onto the tea house that was in the background of an earlier picture (mentioned in the commentary). It stands on one of the topmost places of the gardens. Right atop the river bank behind.
Lukas Bürgi (lb) - Mittwoch 3 Februar 2016 02:29
Eastern (and slightly south) view over the pond from its westernmost point. With one of the many Koi living in it in the left corner, the stone bridge in the middle and the villa to the right of it. If you look very closely, you can make out the turtle from an earlier picture still sitting on the same rock next to the island in front of the bridge. The pavilion from the picture before can just be made out on the island right and in front of the villa.
Lukas Bürgi (lb) - Mittwoch 3 Februar 2016 02:24
The mentioned pavilion on the island, with one pair of newly-weds in it, having their photos taken. With another view onto the central villa to the right. This is probably the most beautiful part of the gardens.