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26-12-2024 . THURSDAY ( continued .. )

By Local train from Hiroshima station to Miyajimaguchi station .. a 30-minutes journey .. then a 3/minute walk to ferry pier … took ferry to Miyajima Island .. ride took 12 minutes ..

MIYAJIMA ISLAND ..

Formally known as Itsukushima, meaning "Shrine Island" in Japanese. 

A small sacred island, a significant religious site in Shintoism, in Hiroshima Bay, western Japan.

It’s famous for its iconic "floating" massive orange Torii Gate and the UNESCO World Heritage Itsukushima Shrine.

The island is known for its forests, ancient temples, free-roaming sacred deers and is considered one of Japan's three most scenic views.  

The island is a center for wood carving, known as "Miyajima bori," making for unique souvenirs. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Itsukushima .. visit this Wikipedia site for detailed description 

Ferry from Island to Pier .. walk to Station .. From Miyajimaguchi station to Hiroshima station by local train

By Shinkansen from Hiroshima Station to Shin-Osaka Station … 321 KMs .. unbelievable it reached in 70 minutes with 3 stops .. at speed of 295KM/Hr .. ( almost Bangalore to Chennai )

Just a few steps walk from Shin-Osaka station to Hotel-Stay.

Maps here shown are culled from various Websites & Google Maps

My heartfelt thanks to them.

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26-12-2024 . THURSDAY 

A view from my hotel room …

After breakfast, walking to Shin-Osaka Station. 

Just few steps from Hotel.

By Shinkansen to Hiroshima Station from Shin-Osaka Station … 321 KMs .. unbelievable it reached in 80 minutes with 3 stops .. at speed of 280KM/Hr

( the clip shows the train arrives at Shin-Osaka station .. view the safety procedures for getting out & in )

HIROSHIMA 

A major City known for its tragic role in World War II, when it was the first target of a nuclear weapon, the "Little Boy" atomic bomb, on August 6, 1945. The bombing devastated the city, causing mass casualties and destruction. 

Today, Hiroshima is a vibrant city that promotes peace and understanding.

At Hiroshima station entrance …

From station by bus to Atomic Bomb Dome, a powerful reminder of the nuclear bombing in 1945 and a testament to hope for world peace.

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) is the only structure left standing near the hypocenter of the first atomic bomb which exploded on 6 August 1945, and it remains in the condition right after the explosion. Through the efforts of many people, including those of the city of Hiroshima, this ruin has been preserved in the same state as immediately after the bombing. Not only is it a stark and powerful symbol of the most destructive force ever created by humankind, it also expresses the hope for world peace and the ultimate elimination of all nuclear weapons.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) - UNESCO World Heritage Centre

( Please visit the above website for full details)

HIROSHIMA . Atomic Bomb Dome .. our clicks & video clips 

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25-12-2024 . WEDNESDAY (continued ..)

From KYOYO RAILWAY MUSEUM walked through Umekoji Park for about 15 minutes and reached Umekoji-Kyoto Station

By local train from Umekoji-Kyoto Station to Kyoto station .. From Kyoto station to Umeda station .. 35mins

Walking From Umeda station to Bindu Umeda, an Indian Restaurant.

On the way clicked Christmas Celebrations.

Had Cheese Naan with Dal Tadka Fry and TomatoSoup. In Osaka,I cannot even imagine Idli Dosa and Curd Rice.  If I calculate the price of above food I had in Indian Rupees, my heart will stop.  My son took care of paying thru his Card.

Return walking to Umeda Station, and by local train from there to Shin-Osaka station.  10mins.  

Just few steps to our Hotel-Stay from Station.  

This 25th Day Program is over.