A shrine believed to have been built to pray for the prosperity of the atomic bombing fishing industry, located 5 kilometers from the hypocenter.

Ebisu Shrine in Kusatsuhama-cho, Nishi-ku, is said to have been founded as a shrine dedicated to the Miho Shrine in Izumo Province, where prayers were made for the prosperity of the fishing industry. It is unknown when it was built. It was hit by the atomic bomb on August 6, 1945 (Showa 20), 5 kilometers from the hypocenter.

INFORMATION

address
733-08627-17 Kusatsuhama-cho, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture

ACCESS

733-0862 
7-17 Kusatsuhama-cho, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture

From Hiroshima Station, take the JR Sanyo Main Line and get off at Nishi-Hiroshima Station. Transfer to the Hiroshima Dentetsu Tram (streetcar) and get off at Kusatsu, then walk for 5 minutes.

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