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Unusual Attractions in Hatsukaichi

Hatsukaichi, Japan

Itsukushima Shrine

Japanese national treasure originally built in 593 CE.

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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Hiroshima, Japan

A-bomb Memorial

Peace Park and the A-bomb dome.

7 miles from Hatsukaichi

Hiroshima, Japan

Human Shadow Etched in Stone

An eerie reminder to the horrors of World War II.

7 miles from Hatsukaichi

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

Kumano-chō, Japan

Fudenosato Kobo Brush Museum

This little town supplies Japan with most of its calligraphy brushes, still made by hand from animal fur.

13 miles from Hatsukaichi

Kintai Bridge

One of Japan's most famous sights, the bridge was originally built in 1673.

14 miles from Hatsukaichi

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