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MuseumFukuromachi, Hiroshima
Rai San'yō Historical Site Museum
About
This tranquil museum is dedicated to Rai San'yō, a prominent 19th-century scholar and poet, and is built around his preserved study and a historic black-walled storehouse that miraculously survived the 1945 atomic blast. It offers a rare, peaceful glimpse into Edo-period literary culture right in the heart of modern Hiroshima. Inside, you will find calligraphy, scrolls, and exhibits detailing his life and lasting influence on Japanese thought.
Insider Tip
Step into the small backyard garden to view the resilient bonsai and historic stone lanterns that survived the atomic bombing.
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