Hiroshima Peace Memorial
A solemn monument to peace - the skeletal ruin of the Atomic Bomb Dome, preserved as it stood after 1945, at the heart of a memorial park and museum to the victims, a UNESCO site.
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UNESCO World Heritage
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial, known as the Atomic Bomb Dome, is the skeletal ruin of a building left standing almost beneath the atomic bomb dropped on the city in August 1945. Preserved exactly as it stood after the blast, it is the solemn centrepiece of the Peace Memorial Park and its museum, a UNESCO site that stands as a stark warning against nuclear weapons and a moving memorial to the many who died.
What you actually see
- The Atomic Bomb Dome - the preserved skeletal ruin near the hypocentre.
- The Peace Memorial Museum - the deeply moving museum to the victims.
- The Cenotaph and eternal flame - the memorial arch and flame in the park.
- The Children's Peace Monument - the memorial hung with paper cranes.
When to go
Year-round; the park is open at all times and the dome moving when floodlit at night. The anniversary on 6 August brings a solemn ceremony and lantern floating. Allow time and quiet for the affecting museum.
Honest expectations
It is a place of mourning and reflection, so it deserves quiet and respect; the museum is unflinching and can be deeply distressing, especially for children. It is not a sight to rush. Combined with the beauty of nearby Miyajima, it makes a profound day.
Nearby
The floating shrine of Miyajima is a short train and ferry away; the city of Hiroshima surrounds the park.
What to pack for Hiroshima Peace Memorial
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Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
