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Innoshima Bridge Memorial Park

Hiroshima Prefecture · Japan

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the Innoshima Bridge Memorial Park, officially known as the Innoshima Amenity Park. Situated at the northern tip of Innoshima Island, this expansive recreational area serves as a vibrant hub for both local residents…

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  2. 2Zarukun: The Enigmatic White Dinosaur

    Standing proudly on a grassy knoll within the park is 'Zarukun', a large, white dinosaur statue that has become an inseparable part of Innoshima's modern identity. While its presence might seem incongruous at first—a prehistoric…

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  3. 3Hassaku-ya: The Taste of Innoshima

    A short walk from the dinosaur statue, towards the base of the bridge, brings you to Hassaku-ya, a shop that is absolutely essential for anyone wishing to experience the authentic flavor of Innoshima. The shop is named after the…

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  4. 4The Beach and Maritime Vistas

    Innoshima Amenity Park extends down to a beautiful sandy beach that offers a serene contrast to the engineered majesty of the bridge above. The beach provides a close-up view of the Seto Inland Sea, where the water is often…

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  5. 5Architecture of the Innoshima Bridge

    Standing in the park, you have an unparalleled view of the architecture of the Innoshima Bridge. Completed in 1983, it was the first of the major bridges in the Shimanami Kaido system. …

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  6. 6Playground and Mascot Culture

    The Innoshima Amenity Park features an extensive playground area that is a centerpiece of its community-focused design. This space is filled with colorful equipment, including slides, swings, and climbing structures, all designed…

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  7. 7Views toward Mount Shirataki

    From the higher points of the park, you can get a clear view south toward the interior of Innoshima Island, dominated by the peaks of its central mountains. Most notable among these is Mount Shirataki. …

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  8. 8Culinary Identity: Inoko Okonomiyaki

    No exploration of the Innoshima Amenity Park area would be complete without mentioning the island's unique culinary contribution to the Hiroshima region: 'Inoko'. This is a local variation of the famous Hiroshima-style…

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  9. 9Closing

    As we conclude our tour of the Innoshima Bridge Memorial Park, let us reflect on the vibrant and varied experience this site offers. We have moved from the monumental architecture of the Innoshima Bridge to the whimsical presence…

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What is Innoshima Bridge Memorial Park?

Innoshima Bridge Memorial Park is a place in Hiroshima Prefecture · Japan with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationHiroshima Prefecture · Japan
TypeNature
Story sections9
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates34.3557, 133.1736
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