Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima

This Region Is Often Called the 'Mediterranean of Japan'

"Amid a modern, lively Hiroshima, this well-manicured park is a poignant reminder of the city’s traumatic past; the Genbaku Dome, the only surviving building from the blast, is one of the most macabre sights I’ve ever seen, yet its skeletal ruins are oddly beautiful among green palms and white azaleas. I took quiet time at the Memorial Cenotaph, rang the Peace Bell, paused at the Flame of Peace, and visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum—be aware it gets very crowded inside." - James March James March James March is a travel writer based in Birmingham, U.K. He has lived in France, Italy, and Canada and his writing frequently covers culture, gastronomy, identity, and history. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines