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Everyone should go here at least once to see the effects of the atomic bomb. As an American, I felt very awkward being there, but it was a great experience. If only more people would visit and see the relics of that horrible day…

One display is of the letters written to American presidents inviting them to visit…

Might as well go twice…

If you go when the tide is in, you get the beautiful postcard view of the Torii standing in the water. If you go when the tide is out, you can actually walk right up to the Torii and touch it. The day I was there a lot of locals were out there in the mudflat digging for clams, and we were able to walk right up and touch the Torii. Granted, it look much more beautiful from afar, but it was a powerful feeling to lay hands on it.

Nice place, i would love to go back someday…

I have also heard that there is a kayak tour in the area that can take you up close, but I have never seen it. Could just be a rumor…

I grew up around Hampton, and I must admit that it is a pretty tacky beach. NH has less than 20 miles of seacoast, but you would be much better off traveling a little further north to find a nice beach.

By the way, the photo above taken by Snowberry is a good example of the interesting houses you will come across while driving on coastal route 1. The local rumor is that the structure on top of that house is a pool and/or hot-tub, but I have never seen it up close… It is probably just a Widow’s Walk…