We took a ferry to Miyajima to see the shrine. This was very different from other shrines because it was far into the water that you could walk to in low tide. The buildings surrounding the shrine was different from other shrines because most of those were not accompanied by such a large building. After viewing the shrine, I took a rail card up to the top of the mountain. I was surprised to see shrines at the top of the mountain.
We returned to Hiroshima mid-afternoon to visit two school museums. These elementary schools museums affected how I understood the effects of the bomb. Children were just sitting in school in the morning when it would turn out to be their last day. Children returned to school soon after the bombing to regain some of a normal life. The stories of parents not being able ever to find their children and children never finding their parents were unbelievable. It was amazing how they were able to uncover what was written on the walls to help find family members.
Kyōiku: View through U.S. Teachers Eyes 