Peace Blvd Grove |
3 Ko-machi, Naka-ku
Located on Heiwa dori (Peace blvd), in front of Shirakami-jinja and the ANA hotel.
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Designated as a historical site by the city of hiroshima on November 28, 1984
Kokutaiji temple Love cave pond (atagoike)
7-6-1 Naka machi, Naka ku, Hiroshima
and 10-1-1 Ko machi, Naka ku, Hiroshima.
These are the former grounds of Kokutaiji temple. This pond is called Atagoike because it is on the site of Chingon Atago shrine, Kokutaiji temple. Existing from the 1601, the year that kokutaiji temple was established, this pond gives a sense of what the region used to look like, providing valued insight into the formative period of castle town architecture.
Also, this pond was part of the reef extending onto the grounds of Shirakami shrine. It is thought that the coastline was in this vicinity during the formative castle town period, and it was also one of the milepost markers for the delta formation, truly a significant spot. The dragon which is carved on one of the pond rocks is said to go swimming when the tide is full.
Kokutaiji temple was established as Akiji temple by the priest Ekei during the rule of the Mori family. It was renovated under the Fukushima family and became Kokutaiji temple. From 1601, the Asano family took over as feudal lords, and it became revered as the family temple for successive feudal lords.
Currently, Kokutaiji temple is located on a hilltop at 3-chome, Koiue, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima.
March, 1985
Hiroshima board of education
Located next to Shirakami-jinja.
Hackberry: 530m
Plaque:
This Hackberry was a huge tree before the blast, with a diameter of more than 2 meters. It was located on the former grounds of the Shirakami shrine. It was charred in the blast and fell as a result. Afterwards, 2 shoots emerged from the roots, and now grow as two separate trees.
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Located next to Shirakami-jinja.
Hackberry: 530m
Plaque:
This Hackberry was a huge tree before the blast, with a diameter of more than 2 meters. It was located on the former grounds of the Shirakami shrine. It was charred in the blast and fell as a result. Afterwards, 2 shoots emerged from the roots, and now grow as two separate trees.
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Located next to the pond and plaque.
Muku: 530m (Japanese Elm tree - Aphananthe Aspera)
Plaque:
This Elm was located next to Love Cave Pond, on the former grounds of Kokutaiji temple. It withstood the atomic bombing and recovered.
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Located next to the pond and plaque.
Muku: 530m (Japanese Elm tree - Aphananthe Aspera)
Plaque:
This Elm was located next to Love Cave Pond, on the former grounds of Kokutaiji temple. It withstood the atomic bombing and recovered.
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Located near the road.
Kurogane Holly: 530m
Plaque:
This Holly tree was located next to Love Cave Pond, on the former grounds of Kokutaiji temple. It withstood the atomic bombing and recovered.
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Located by the small concrete bridge.
Muku: 530m (Japanese Elm tree - Aphananthe Aspera)
Plaque:
This Elm was located next to Love Cave Pond, on the former grounds of Kokutaiji temple. It withstood the atomic bombing and recovered.
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Located by the small concrete bridge.
Japanese Persimmon: 530m
Plaque:
This Japanese Persimmon was located next to Love Cave Pond, on the former grounds of Kokutaiji temple. It withstood the atomic bombing and recovered.
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Located near the road.
Japanese Bead: 530m
Plaque:
This Bead tree was located next to Love Cave Pond, on the former grounds of Kokutaiji temple. It withstood the atomic bombing and recovered.
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Located near the road.
Kurogane Holly: 530m
Plaque:
This Holly tree was located next to Love Cave Pond, on the former grounds of Kokutaiji temple. It withstood the atomic bombing and recovered.
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Located near the stone bridge.
Kurogane Holly: 530m
Plaque:
This Holly tree was located next to Love Cave Pond, on the former grounds of Kokutaiji temple. It withstood the atomic bombing and recovered.
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Located near the middle of the grove, wedged between two huge rocks.
Kurogane Holly: 530m
Plaque:
This Holly tree was located next to Love Cave Pond, on the former grounds of Kokutaiji temple. It withstood the atomic bombing and recovered.
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Located near the ANA hotel.
Kurogane Holly: 530m
Plaque:
This Holly tree was located next to Love Cave Pond, on the former grounds of Kokutaiji temple. It withstood the atomic bombing and recovered.
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