“Hiroshima Castle and Mori Motonari’s Armor Exhibition” to be held at Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium

“Hiroshima Castle and Mori Motonari’s Armor Exhibition at Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium” ​
Aquament Co., Ltd. Press Release: October 20, 2025 “Hiroshima Castle and Mori Motonari’s Armor Exhibition at Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium” will be held. ~Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the Death of Mori Terumoto~ Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium (Director Fumihiro Sato (7F, Pasela, 6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City) will be holding the “Hiroshima Castle and Mori Motonari’s Armor Exhibition at Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium” in cooperation with Hiroshima City as part of the 400th anniversary of the death of Mori Terumoto, the builder of Hiroshima Castle. Image
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In the “Zipangu Area,” a golden scene showcasing goldfish and other exhibits, you’ll find a replica of the armor of Mori Motonari, grandfather of Mori Terumoto, as well as explanatory panels explaining the history and structure of Hiroshima Castle, whose castle tower is scheduled to close on March 22, 2026, and a quiz corner where children can have fun learning. In a space designed to resemble a golden teahouse, you can admire the impressive armor and become more interested in Hiroshima Castle, also known as the “Carp Castle.” Take this opportunity to visit Hiroshima Castle.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/84116/324/84116-324-c0b0a56068ed5f30c06a3308e53bedf0-3900×2925.jpg [Project Overview] Project Name: ~Commemorating the 400th Anniversary of the Death of Mori Terumoto~ “Hiroshima Castle and Mori Motonari’s Armor Exhibit at Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium” Dates: Friday, October 31, 2025 – Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Viewing Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM Venue: Zipangu Area (Golden Scene) Admission Fee: Free (separate admission fee) Exhibition Contents: Mori Motonari’s Armor (Replica) *Original item is the Mori Museum statue. Important Cultural Property: Various Iwai Haramaki Helmet (Various types of haramaki and helmets), long sleeves, and neck rings Hiroshima Castle character: Shirou-nya (1 figure) Hiroshima Castle explanatory panel, quiz panel, etc. Organizer: Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium Supported by: Cultural Promotion Division, Culture and Sports Department, Citizens Affairs Bureau, Hiroshima City Hiroshima City Cultural Foundation, Hiroshima Castle Hiroshima Motomachi Aquarium Basic Information ・Address: 7th Floor, Pasela, 6-78 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture ・Official website: https://aquarium-hiroshima.com/ ・Business hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Last admission: 30 minutes before closing, subject to change depending on the season) – Closed: None (However, there are closures for maintenance, and the same as Pacela Hiroshima’s closing days) – Price: Adults (junior high school students and above): ¥2,000, elementary school students: ¥1,200, one infant free per adult 500 yen for the second and subsequent infants – Parking: Motomachi Credo Parking (first hour free) – Facility (total floor area): 2,700 square meters – Display tanks: 66 ・Exhibit species and numbers: 200 species and 3,000 specimens, including fish, amphibians, reptiles, and insects