Sanno Shrine
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Sanno Shrine is located approximately 800 meters away from the ground zero of Atomic bomb.
The Shrine was instantly obliterated by the explosion and the 4000 degrees Celsius heat wave
vaporized nearby trees.
The only thing that remained is the Torii gate standing on a single column, reminding us of the
tragedy that took place.
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The surviving trees of Sanno Shrine have become another living demonstration of destruction
and re-growth. Two large camphor trees were scorched, burned and stripped of all leaves by
the Atomic bomb’s shock wave; and yet, despite everything, the trees survived.
The surviving camphor trees are now a symbol of World Peace.
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