Hoshoin






Hoshoin

12-4 Hakushima-kuken-cho, Naka-ku

Located next to Ikari-jinja and near Tokuo-ji and Komyoin. Close to Hakushima-dori Ave. North just past Hakushima streetcar stop and the JR/Shinkansen train overpass.

Hoshoin: Camellia

Camellia: 1820m

This Camellia burnt down during the atomic bombing on August 6, 1945. Afterwards however, buds sprang from the roots, and it recovered. Char marks are still visible on the roots, a testimony of its exposure to the blast. It was moved to its present location when the new main hall was built in 1974.

     Hoshoin: Camellia plaque




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Hoshoin: Tillia Miqueliana

Tillia Miqueliana: 1820m

This Tilia Miqueliana withstood the atomic bombing on August 6, 1945, and recovered. It was moved to its present location when the new main hall was built in 1974.

     Hoshoin: Tillia Miqueliana plaque

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