Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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1-2 Nakajimama-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City 730-0811 ( Map ) ( Directions )Hours
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www.city.hiroshima.lg.jpHighlights
Children's Peace Monument
The Children's Peace Monument was built to commemorate Sadako Sasaki and the thousands of child victims from the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. Sadako Sasaki was a young girl who was exposed to radiation from the atomic bomb blast, dying ten years later after a long battle with leukemia. Before she passed away, Sadako had a vision to create one thousand cranes—which she achieved—echoing the Japanese tradition that granted one wish upon doing so. Sadako's wish was for a world without nuclear weapons, and the paper cranes seen here serve as a reminder of this.
Hiroshima Cenotaph
The Memorial Cenotaph is otherwise officially known as the 'Memorial Monument for Hiroshima, City of Peace'. Designed by Pritzker Prize winning architect, Kenzo Tange, the cenotaph's shape resembles an ancient clay house that helps shelter the souls of the victims from rain. The stone base houses a registry of the names of over 300,000 people who lost their lives during and after the bombing.
Peace Bell
The Peace Bell was created with the hope to abolish nuclear weapons and achieve world peace. Created by bell-caster Masahiko Katori (considered a living National Treasure), the bell is embossed with a singular, unified world map without borders — symbolising an interconnected globe at peace. The surrounding pond contains lotus flowers that come to bloom around early August. Visitors are encouraged to ring the bell as they pray for world peace.
Flame of Peace
First lit in 1964 in hope of a world without nuclear weapons, the flame continues to burn until they are abolished around the world. The pedestal that cradles the flame evokes the image of two hands joined at the base, palms facing the sky.
Prayer for Peace
Erected in 1977, this statue depicts a child in its mother's arms who blows a trumpet of peace. A crescent moon completes the sculpture.
Atomic Bomb Memorial Burial Mound
Completed in 1955, this memorial mound mourns the ashes of the deceased that are unclaimed — either because their names were unknown or their families/relatives died. The vault lies beneath containing the ashes of some 70,000 victims.
Hiroshima Peace Clock
Made of 3 iron pillars and supporting a spherical clock, this 20m-tower was completed in 1967. With its daily chime at 8:15am serving as an apt reminder, the clock calls out for world peace and represents a crossroad for humanity.
Korean Cenotaph
A monument dedicated to the Korean victims of the atomic bombing. To make up for a shortage of laborers during the war years, Japan had forcibly imported a number of Koreans to work in factories and camps. Several thousand Koreans were in Hiroshima on the morning the atomic bomb was dropped.
Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park
Beside the Motoyasu Bridge on the central-eastern edge of the park, the Rest House serves as a Tourist Information Center, as well as gift shop and rest space. Tours are given of the basement, which has been preserved since the time of the bombing and where it is said the only person in the building who was to survive the events of August 6th 1945.
General Amenities
- Information Counter
- Free parking
- Restroom
- Paid parking
Payment Method
- Credit cards accepted
- Pay by cash
Accessibility
- Barrier-free access
- Multi-purpose toilet
Access
Take the street car (tram) #2 bound for Hiroden-Miyajima or #6 bound for Eba from JR Hiroshima Station. Alight at "Genbaku dome-mae" station.
Overview
Address
1-2 Nakajimama-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City 730-0811 ( Map ) ( Directions )Hours
Closed today Closed nowOpening Hours
Sunday
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Holidays
Closed
Price
Phone
082-504-2390
Website
www.city.hiroshima.lg.jpReviews
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Elena Lisina
I was really impressed by Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park when I first saw it at night with illumination. In one line there are the monuments: Atomic Bomb Dome, the memorial for children, the eternal fire and finally the eternal fountain for the people of Hiroshima who died in that catastrophe. It's sad and impressive, and being there you understand how Peace is important for all the world. I think it's the place that 'must be' visited in Japan.
JD Duquette
Beautiful and impactful place. I was especially moved by the 1000 crane display and story. It's the perfect place to go to and reflect about the world after visiting the Peace Memorial Museum.
Rey Waters
This was a very sobering experience. Even though I could not fully understand the guide's words, I was very moved by the picture presentation, and the Atomic Bomb Dome. I have visited twice and the place still leaves me in shock and a prayer that it will never happen again.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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