Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a powerful and poignant site located at the epicenter of the atomic bomb explosion that devastated Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. Established in the 1950s, the park serves as a memorial to the victims of the bomb and as a symbol of lasting peace.

Spread over 120,000 square meters, this park was designed by the Japanese architect Kenzo Tange to represent the hope for peace and recovery. It includes several key monuments, memorials, and museums that tell the story of the event and its aftermath. One of the most iconic symbols within the park is the Genbaku Dome, or Atomic Bomb Dome, the remains of an industrial promotion hall that was directly under the bomb's hypocenter. It stands as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserved in its skeletal state as a stark and powerful reminder of the destructive forces unleashed that day.

The park also houses the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which displays exhibits about the horrors of the bomb, including personal items left by the victims, photos, and other poignant displays that convey the human suffering caused by the atomic blast.

Adjacent to the museum is the Children’s Peace Monument, inspired by the story of Sadako Sasaki, who died from radiation exposure. The monument is surrounded by thousands of paper cranes sent from around the world, symbolizing hope for peace and a world without nuclear weapons.

Hours:

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Closed: 

No closing days

Available: 

All year

Minimum Age: 

All ages are welcome.

Fees: 

No entrance fee.