Local Spirit Record
Hiroshima
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Fig 1. View of HiroshimaLocal Archives
Hiroshima Knowledge
Hiroshima is best known for its tragic history and peace, but it also boasts the mystical island of Miyajima and deep yokai lore in Miyoshi.
Historical Context
Historically a naval center, it was devastated by the atomic bomb. Miyajima has been a sacred Shinto site for over a millennium.
Local Folklore
Miyajima is an island where gods dwell. Miyoshi City is the setting of the 'Ino Mononoke Roku', a famous Edo-period ghost story.
Notable Locations
01
Itsukushima Shrine
Floating shrine on Miyajima where kami dwell between land and sea.
⚠️ Water Spirits
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Miyoshi Mononoke Museum
A museum dedicated to yokai, located in the city famous for the Ino Mononoke Roku legend.
⚠️ Various Yokai
03
Peace Memorial Park
A place of mourning where the spirits of the atomic bombing tragedy are remembered.
⚠️ Yurei
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