クスノキ(光隆寺)(被爆樹木)
  • Camphor Tree (Koryuji Temple)

The camphor tree in Kōryū-ji Temple was exposed to the bombing at a distance of 1,870 meters from the hypocenter. Despite the above-ground portion being consumed by flames, the roots underground still lived, and from them, new buds grew.



Information

Camphor Tree (Koryuji Temple)

  • Address
    1-6-9 Misasa-machi, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City
  • Access
    JR Sanyo Line: Take the train to Yokogawa (横川) and it's a 3-minute walk from the north exit.
  • Distance from the hypocenter
    1870m
  • MAP
    [map]
    Tap the name of the facility on Google Map and tap "View on Google Maps" to launch the application.

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