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Hiroshima peace memorial

📍 1-10 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Japan
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Introduction

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome), formerly the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, was among the few structures left standing after the 1945 atomic bombing, preserved as it was torn by the blast. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, it is kept permanently as a symbol of peace and anti-war aspiration. On the Motoyasu River, it joins the Peace Memorial Park across the water—the memorial cenotaph and Peace Flame—as Hiroshima's core site. Visit in a solemn spirit, reflecting on the cost of war and the value of peace; it is a quiet, profound lesson in history.

✨ Highlights

01
World Heritage
Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
02
Symbol of peace
At Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome), Symbol of peace reveals a distinct facet.
03
By the river
To go deeper, By the river is the perfect entry point.
04
Historical reflection
Historical reflection adds a different flavour to Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome).

🛈 Practical Info

→Admission：Exterior free; public.
→Hours：Outdoors all day (reference).
→Duration：About 1 hour (with park).
→Getting there：Hiroshima city; tram.
→Safety：Riverside—mind children.
→Respect：Keep solemn and quiet.

💡 Tips

• Allow About 1 hour (with park) for the visit and try to avoid peak hours.
• Opening Outdoors all day (reference); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.
• Getting there: Hiroshima city; tram; pair with nearby sights.
• At Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome), the official audio guide adds a lot.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Hiroshima peace memorial?

Allow About 1 hour (with park) for the visit and try to avoid peak hours. Opening Outdoors all day (reference); do verify the latest schedule before you set out.