イチョウ(浄西寺)(被爆樹木)
  • Ginkgo Tree (Joseiji Temple)

This ginkgo, located at Jōsei-ji Temple, was exposed to the bombing at a distance of 1,420 meters from the hypocenter. When a new main temple hall was constructed, a new staircase was designed around the ginkgo tree to preserve it in its original location.




Information

Ginkgo Tree (Joseiji Temple)

  • Address
    15-22 Sumiyoshi-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City
  • Access
    Bus: Take No.24 bus bound for Yoshijima Eigyoho (吉島営業所) and get off at Sumiyoshi-cho (住吉町); it's a minute walk from there.
  • Distance from the hypocenter
    1420m
  • MAP
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