Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima

Summary The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a 120,000-square-meter green space located at the center of Hiroshima city. It was built on the open field created by the atomic explosion on August 6, 1945. Before the bombing, this area—known as Nakajimacho—was the city's busiest political and commercial heart. Today, rather than being rebuilt as a business district, it serves as a global landmark dedicated to the victims of the first nuclear attack and a permanent prayer for world peace. The park is home to several iconic landmarks, including the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Children’s Peace Monument, and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. It is a place of dual purpose: a somber memorial for mourning and a peaceful urban park where residents and visitors gather among lawns and cherry blossom trees. History and Design The park was established following the enactment of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial City Construction Law in 1949. It was designed by the renowned Japanese architect Kenzo Tange, who envisioned the space as a "factory for peace." Tange’s design features a central "Peace Axis," a straight line that connects the museum, the Cenotaph, the Flame of Peace, and the Atomic Bomb Dome. This layout ensures that as visitors walk through the park, they are constantly oriented toward the ruins of the Dome, linking the modern park to the historical reality of the destruction. Key Features The Cenotaph: A saddle-shaped monument that holds the names of all known victims and frames the view of the Atomic Bomb Dome. The Flame of Peace: A continuous flame that will only be extinguished once all nuclear weapons have been abolished from the Earth. The Peace Bell: A large bell that visitors are encouraged to ring, with its sound symbolizing a call for global harmony. The Gates of Peace: Ten glass gates inscribed with the word "peace" in dozens of languages, representing the hope of humanity surviving the "hell" of war.

I visited Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and found it deeply moving. The park is calm and carefully designed, which gives you space to think. The museum presents the history clearly and honestly, without exaggeration. The personal stories make the impact real and difficult to ignore. This is not an easy place to visit, but it is an important one.

I was convinced by my friend to visit Hiroshima while I was in Japan, and I'm glad that I come ♥️ I'm falling in love with Hiroshima ♥️ Classic, peacefull, slow, unique.. Everything is so enjoyable, despite the tragic history. Peace Memorial Park is a great place to spend your time for learn about the tragic history. P.S: Dont forget to try to ride the tram while you are in Hiroshima. If you have the time, please spend at least 2 days here to explore the city of Hiroshima and Miyajima Island.

This was my second time visiting Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, it is filled with contradiction. The park is beautiful, serene and calm, the museum is modern the grounds are immaculately kept and create an almost unsettling stillness. As you walk through, you see the eternal flame and then confronted by the stark remains of the Atomic Bomb Dome a reminder not only of what once stood there, but of what people are capable of doing to one another. Nearby, the vibrant display of thousands of paper cranes adds colour and life, symbolising hope, resilience and the wishes of people from all over the world. It is impossible to escape the weight of history, particularly when walking through the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, where the images and stories are raw and so confronting. Nothing is softened or filtered, and it is hard not to feel emotional as you absorb the scale of loss and human suffering. It is a place that stays with you long after you leave heartbreaking, humbling, and essential

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and Museum are deeply moving and unforgettable places. The park is calm, respectful, and beautifully maintained, creating a powerful atmosphere for reflection. The museum is emotional and very informative, presenting the history of the atomic bombing in a clear and honest way. It is a difficult but essential visit that reminds us of the importance of peace and humanity. A must-visit place that leaves a lasting impact.

A solemn and beautifully kept park where remembrance, loss, and hope for peace quietly coexist. Every corner invites reflection, especially around the Cenotaph and the nearby Peace Memorial Museum. Walking along the peaceful paths and memorials, you feel the weight of history and the quiet strength behind the city’s message of peace. The park is clean, accessible, and free to enter, with multilingual signage that makes its historical significance easy for international visitors to understand.

A deeply moving and beautifully maintained park that honors the victims of the atomic bombing and promotes a powerful message of peace. The layout is thoughtful, with wide walkways, tranquil greenery, and key monuments like the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Flame, Peace Bell, and Children's Peace Monument all within walking distance. Every corner of the park invites quiet reflection, especially at the Cenotaph and the Peace Memorial Museum nearby. The park is clean, accessible, and free to enter. Signage in multiple languages makes it easy for international visitors to understand the historical significance. Whether you come for remembrance, learning, or reflection, Peace Memorial Park leaves a lasting emotional impact. A must-visit when in Hiroshima — respectful, educational, and profoundly important.

The memorial carries a powerful sense of peace shaped by memory rather than silence. It stands as a reminder of unforgiveness — not as hatred, but as an honest refusal to forget what must never be repeated. At the same time, it speaks quietly of restoration: a place where remembrance becomes responsibility, and loss becomes resolve.

One of the bigger regrets I had with my extended stay in Japan was visiting Hiroshima just for a day. I packed the schedule and barely had time to truly embrace Hiroshima. This is a must do when visiting Hiroshima and it is right next to the museum. You can easily spend 30 min walking through the park.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park commemorates the victims from the atomic bomb in 1945 and advocates for world peace. My husband and I went on a tour here with a guide. We stood right where the hypocenter was, viewed the Atomic Bomb Dome, viewed dozens of memorial monuments such as the Cenotaph for the Victims of the Atomic Bomb and the Children's Peace Monument, and walked through the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. The grounds and all structures were very well-maintained. I thought that this park was a very educational experience, and I highly recommend it to everyone.

My friends and I visited here on a Monday afternoon/evening, before and after visiting the Hiroshima Museum. "Before the bomb, the area of what is now the Peace Park was the political and commercial heart of the city. For this reason, it was chosen as the pilot's target. Four years to the day after the bomb was dropped, it was decided that the area would not be redeveloped but instead devoted to peace memorial facilities. The park's main facility is the Peace Memorial Museum. Consisting of two buildings, the museum surveys the history of Hiroshima and the advent of the nuclear bomb. Its main focus though is on the events of August 6: the dropping of the bomb and its outcome in human suffering. The personal details displayed are quite upsetting and serve to remind that we should not take peace for granted. The A-Bomb Dome, also known as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, is what remains of the former Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall. The building served as a location to promote Hiroshima's industries. When the bomb exploded, it was one of the few buildings to remain standing, and remains so today. Between the Museum and the A-Bomb Dome is the Cenotaph for the A-Bomb Victims. The Cenotaph is an arched tomb for those who died because of the bomb, either because of the initial blast or exposure to radiation. Below the arch is a stone chest holding a register of these names, of which there are over 220,000." (Source: https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3400.html) The park was clean and well kept! While it was a little busy, it wasn't overly crowded, which is nice. The area is large There are numerous memorials around the park as well. There is an area where is a "Pond of Peace" and a "Flame of Peace." Peace and tranquility is the theme and purpose of the park, which was demonstrated despite the tragedy.

While this park is the location of a tragic event, The build up and dedications around the park infact do make it peaceful and humbling to say the least. The grounds are very well kept with lots of plaques around which have the history of different monuments around the park. I was sure to purchase some origami sheets from the gift shop to bring home for friends and family- the origami cranes are said to bring resilience, strength, and peace. Loved everything about this park

HIROSHIMA PEACE MEMORIAL PARK This is a park for peace from Hiroshima. It is sort of busy but not too much, so it still has a relatively calm atmosphere. There are a lot of different memorials around the park to see. There is a children's monument, a flame, a cenotaph, and the most visually iconic, the dome. There are more but I think those are the main ones. It's pretty easy to find all these things in the park, but do a little research beforehand so you know what to look for and/or what you're looking at. With public transportation it's also very easy to get to the park, which is always a big plus.

It was a beautiful day to check out the Peace Memorial. There were cherry blossoms along the river, lots of information as you stroll along. We came up to a bell to ring for peace. We saw boats cruising along the river and people having a picnic under the trees. Definitely worth a visit.

Nicely laid out park. Nice to see groups of school children visiting the park. Multiple seating areas to contemplate the enormity and meaning of the nuclear catastrophe the citizens of Hiroshima experienced.

The Hiroshima National Peace Memorial hall is an exhibit that allows us to learn the history of the tragedy caused by the atomic bomb. The admission is free. The heartfelt stories from the survivors really exemplifies their perspective and paints a clearer picture of this dark event in human history.

Probably one of the saddest things to go and see in Japan, as there were so many people and generations affected by World War 2 and the atomic bomb. That being said, this is something that you must go see, kind of like going to see the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC. This is one of those memorials you definitely need to see and show respect and reverence during your visit. The memorial is very pretty, there are different aspects for you to see. There's plenty of the memorial to see on the outside if you don't want to take the inside tour that you need to Pat for, but I recommend doing both.

Awesome place to visit. very humbling, to see what destruction an Atom bomb can do. Just praying it won't happen again, anywhere. Very sad to see what happened here and Nagasaki.

Hiroshima is a beautiful and resilient city. I highly recommend checking this place out. There is free admission to check out the memorial peace park, but I think you may need to pay a fee to go inside the memorial museum. There are multiple exhibits as well as opportunities for you to ring the peace bell. It's a great place to walk around, learn about the history, and also to make new memories. I recommend you check out the atomic bomb dome exhibit which is right across the park (close to the river).

Tranquil, peaceful, and absolutely a must-visit on any Hiroshima visitor's agenda. As an American, we owe it to ourselves to pay a visit to this park. Not only does it provide you with insight into Hiroshima's past, but it gives hope for a peaceful future where nuclear warfare ceases to exist. The Peace Memorial Park was approved by the city only a few years after the atomic bomb dropped, and they have done well in its up-keeping. Scattered around the park are several monuments that honor the lives that were lost, and the call for peace in the future. In the center of the park is a stand alone flame that will only be extinguished once all nuclear activity has ceded. Keep in mind that this park is for reflection. Please be respectful and allow others to process however they choose to on a heavy subject. Pay a visit to the Atomic Bomb Museum, take a stroll around the river bank with the A-Bomb Dome in the background, and share your experience with others back home.

Please visit the museum when you visit Hiroshima. The Peace Memorial was stark but lovely when I visited in winter, and the museum helped put everything in perspective.

M E M O R I A L Soooo many sites to see, and it's so gorgeous at the same time. You can spend HOURS here looking and admiring/honoring everything. The colorful cranes make for wonderful pictures. Take the time to honor all the lives here and have a rich and fulfilling day.

Very very moving park. We saw the dome, children's Memorial, teenagers memorial, the flame of peace, this cenotaph for the Avon victims memorial monument, the fountain of prayer, the peace bell & the mound. Everything was free, except a minimal entrance fee to the museum.

Yes !!!! We made a right decision to come to this Iconic Place. Watching the Building's skeleton that still standing all these years I still got a chill for what had happened that awful day.The city and the people have moved on with their lives, rebuilt and more alive than before. Once you are here make sure you should also go to the night market. It is alive with all the foods and entertainments ...I also tried out one different kind of Udon with shrimp, It tasted well delicious and I loved the broth...uhmmmmm

I'm so glad we came to visit Hiroshima. I never expected to really like it. From the airplane view before we land this island is surrounded with lush and green mountains . So beautiful and breathtaking. On our way to our hotel, I noticed it is not as congested as Tokyo. Hiroshima is definitely less crowded and it's a lot quieter than Tokyo. Oh a lot cheaper too. I'm glad we stayed on a nearby hotel, great location! They did a nice job on this memorial park. It's beautiful and kinda sad because of the tragedy and loss of lives of so many innocent people. I'm glad I'm able to see it. It's bitter sweet for me.

This review is for the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, a beautiful tribute to those that suffered and died after the bombing. The paper cranes hanging in the Children's Peace Monument was very touching. A little girl named Sasaki Sadako was affected by the bombing and ultimately died from leukemia. She believed that if she made 1,000 paper cranes, she may be granted a wish from the gods. She was unable to make a 1,000 and succumbed to her illness. Every year, hundreds upon thousands of cranes are made by children and hung at the monument, in honor of Sasaki. The museum was so moving. To see the artifacts left from the bombing, to hear recordings of those who survived the terrible ordeal. How any one could walk out of the museum with a dry eye would be a true wonder. The museum is informative and done tastefully. Highly recommended.

You will find no vendors or street food carts at this park. It was very quiet and peaceful even though its' history is extremely depressing. I recommend you look at my Google Map photo and go to all the stars I saved. You shouldn't miss any of these areas in the park. Bring some coins so you can donate them at the monuments. I'm sure the money is used for preservation. Please keep your voice down here. Someone next to you may be mourning. Make sure you walk to the Hypocenter. It's incredibly scary how the Atomic Bomb was detonated right over this site. I labeled it as ground zero on my map. God bless Japan.

When visiting Hiroshima, one must visit Peace Park. It features the Atomic Bomb dome, a beautiful memorial, museum and of course the park. It is a beautiful yet somber experience. After spending time in Peace Park (allow a few hours), one should consider taking the boat to Miyajima. It's about 2,000 JPY one way, so one can take the boat to Miyajima and then the JR train back to Hiroshima city.

The 5-star rating is not because it is "as good as it gets", but rather because everyone should come here at least once to see for themselves what really occurred 70 years ago and what transpired thereafter. I wanted to bring my daughter here so that she can learn our history. We have been to Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, so this was a good opportunity for her to see the other side. We started out with the Peace Memorial Museum, which admission was only 50y for adults, 30y for high school students, and free for kids. Only the Main Building was open when we went (the East Building was closed for renovation and due to open spring 2016, then the Main Building will close until spring 2018). The museum was a total eye-opener. I of course heard a lot of about the bombing, but to see and learn about the details in person got me teary-eyed. I was actually a little worried that it might be too heavy for my 12yo, but she was fine. I even saw kids younger than her in the museum, too (but I probably wouldn't take my younger one here until she is about the same age as her sister so that she can have a better understanding as well). After the museum, we walked around the beautiful park. It's pretty big (over 120,000 square meters), and included monuments such as the Memorial Cenotaph, Peace Flame, Children's Peace Monument, Peace Bells, as well as the most well-known symbol here, the A-Bomb Dome (a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and currently under construction).

My trip to Japan would not be fulfilled if I did not visit the land my Grandfather was from. Taking the train from Tokyo to Hiroshima is roughly about 5 1/2 hours, but it was worth it. Coming to see the dome and the peace park brought me to tears. Well, not really, but it did stir up emotions within me. To see the symbol that reminds you of the war and the destructiveness of mankind to each other is horrible. It was an emotional experience for me. I left the memorial with an urgency to cultivate peace and embrace unconditional love for each other.

A large park with many areas to visit before visiting the museum. From the park I liked the dome, as it is a tragic reminder of what happens when man made devastation is laid upon us. I was left in awe of the remaining skeletal structure of the once beautiful building. The peace flame arrow was also amazing to view. I had to fight the many school children on visit to get a perfect shot of it. During our walk down the mall, we encountered a friendly old local man who called us over to talk. He enjoyed meeting and speaking with foreigners. He was especially excited to speak with my partner and I after we mentioned that we were from Hawaii, but our grandparents family were from Hiroshima. It was a good day to visit the peace memorial park as it left many memories.

The design of the memorial was representative of the solemn reminder of the atomic bomb. However, despite the somber remains of the ruins, the swanky high rise around kind of deflected the message of the horror of the atomic bomb unlike that of Nagasaki.

A wide expanse in the middle of the city where the hypocenter of the atomic explosion took place. Please take the time to go to the arch which faces the Gembaku dome building and make a prayer to the people who perished here, for the city, for world peace, and the hope for a denuclearized earth. I know the latter will be close to an impossibility but one can be hopeful for the future. The museum and various memorials dot the park. It's worth to take a look at a few of them to reflect on the somber message this park relays.

Many touristy sites in Japan tend to be capitalized on with souvenir shops and a plethora of soft cream stands. It's refreshing and a relief that it's not the case at this park. It's peaceful and respectful. No one is allowed to sell things, and people keep it clean. We started at Genbaku Dome Mae station using Hiroshima's tram line 2. It's quite the emotional impact to look at the breadth of the entire park, and see that the dome is the only thing to have survived. There is the memorial to children, the memorial to Koreans in Japan who also passed, in addition to the memorials to those lost in general. If you walk further back, you'll see the memorial flame, memorial arch, and end at the museum. I unfortunately arrived too late to go into the museum, but the park was a great place to sit with a small lunch at a bench and contemplate. The park has designated areas decorated in paper cranes. It's really beautiful. There is even an area where you can register the cranes you brought to the park. The city keeps a database of where the cranes come from, and apparently will send you a thank you note if you register.

This is a devastating reminder of the human cost of the bombing. There are memorials all over the park, each with its own story to tell. Take your time and explore and take it all in.

The park is beautiful. Really enjoyed walking around the park and seeing the museum too.

I give the peace park five stars because it is just simply a peaceful park. There is no history, and none to be expected; it's just a park. It's as neutral as it can be with only the message that we cannot allow this to happen again. We must learn to respect and protect all mankind and never again waste lives for a useless cause. Every person with a heartbeat deserves a place in this world and nobody has the right to take a life or inflict pain! Brutal wars have been fought for centuries. This was the first time in history that we realized just how much destruction man is capable of. We also learned that man is capable of unspeakable things on a very large scale. This has gone too far. It just isn't worth it to conquer new lands if we destroy ourselves in the process. This park must remain as a testament and a reminder of why people deserve peace and humanity, for ourselves and our posterity. May the world never again be forced to use nuclear arms! Some scary shit.

200 reviews ... time to become a little bit melancholic ... The most memorable experience from hundreds of memorable experiences while travelling Japan was making it to Hiroshima and its Peace Memorial Park. This place not only allows you to dip deep into the past, but dips you right into a contemplative mood as well. The best place to start exploring this memorial site is actually situated outside not far away from it: the Hiroshima City Zero Milestone. The very spot the first A-Bomb in human history exploded 580 metres above ground at 8.15 am, 6th August 1945. Tens of thousands lost their lives immediately - up to 20,000 people died in the following years as victims to the nuclear fallout. Walking on and getting closer to the Peace Memorial Park, I had to face a real emotional challenge. I usually do not cry easily (especially not in public), but taking my first glimpse at the A-Bomb Dome made tears well up in my eyes straight away. Do you know those moments when your feet seem to move themselves not obeying you any more? I got literally drawn to this kind of skeleton that used to be an exibition hall beautiful to look at from the outside. Heat rays of 3,000 - 4,000 °C twist and melt even stone like bubble gum ... So many monuments and memorials - as well as the more than worth visiting Peace Memorial Museum - are to be discovered within the park. You can spend hours and hours at this place. My personal highlights include: ... the Atomic Bomb Memorial Mound - containing ashes of 70,000 victims ... ... ringing the Bell of Peace - please ring it in a respectful manner ... ... A-bombed trees that have survived still showing burning marks and other signs of a nuclear disaster ... ... the Memorial Cenotaph with names of all victims - Peace Pond and Peace Flame nearby ... ... and above all the Children´s Peace Monument so closely linked to the fate of Sadako Sasaki. This girl got exposed to nuclear radiation when she was 2 years. Ten years later she developed leukemia. Why are so many people still sending paper cranes to be laid down within the park and especially at this momument? Because Sadako believed in the Japanese saying that anyone will be granted a wish if folding 1,000 paper cranes. Sadako´s wish to be cured of leukemia was sadly not granted ... rumours say that she had only accomplished 644 cranes before she died ...

Hiroshima Memorial Park and Museum: There really are no words to describe this experience, for it holds such travel gravitas that you may very well be brought to the verge of tears once you realize its full impact on humanity. What can be said about this World Heritage Site is that it has been done with the utmost respect and serves as constant reminder that such events must never happen again. I will say that travelers from the USA should prepare themselves for a fair amount of guilt when they visit the museum proper. Yes, most were not alive when the bomb was dropped, but the feeling of some residual responsibility for it all is hard to avoid when many locals and tourist are brought to tears within the walls of the museum. I no that several of the members of my travel party expressed the same feeling, so I think it is something with which ever American traveler will have to contend. However, the whole tour is one that everyone should experience, for it will underscore the best and worst of humanity, offering us the chance to move beyond this tragic event.

I DO RECOMMEND everyone to VISIT Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, but how can you give Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park a 5 star rating when 5 stars represents "as good as it gets"... I just can't rate it that way. After visiting Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, I hope people walkaway feeling like I did, that mankind will do away with any weapons of mass destruction, pray for peace on earth, and that God bless the people that lost their lives during the bombing of Hiroshima. PEACE

After seeing the pictures of the devastated dome building for decades, seeing it in person had a profound impact on our family. The park is a tranquil place suited for reflection and elegant in its simplicity. Children's memorial was touching and seeing the cases full of origami cranes was amazing.

There was something sad and humbling when I saw that shell of a building that still stood even after that fateful day when the bomb was dropped. Ironically, at night, you can see lights of the baseball stadium nearby (home of the HIroshima Carps). Despite the reminder of how brutal war can be, you have to move on.

Crazy experience. I was raised on Oahu and have been to Pearl Harbor a ton of times, but seeing the other side of the war in Hiroshima is pretty crazy. The park is big, so prepare to spend at least 2-3 hours if you want to take in the sights and visit the museum and memorials. Everything in the park is free except for the $0.50 they charge for entry into the museum.

Really glad I had a chance to visit Hiroshima in my lifetime. We were lucky enough to participate in the lantern lighting festival for the Hiroshima peace memorial ceremony, and it was definitely an experience not to be forgotten.

The memorial and park are absolutely worth seeing if you are ever in Japan. It is a very moving tribute to the events that transpired in the history of humanity. You should be prepared for a very heavy experience, many of the images were hard to digest. I had tears falling from my face after leaving. Every citizen of the world should visit at least one time in their lifetime.

'A white road. A white road in Hiroshima. Mother walked that scorching road Barefooted, Working clothes all torn. And I, who had been born Just 40 days before, Held in those arms, Gazed up with eyes of innocence To where the deep blue sky Stretched wide, she said. The white mushroom cloud Moved like a sea slug, Growing wide, and wider still. Mid-summer phantoms And those hateful things That happened long ago Are all so infinitely sad. The image of that single Long white road Lies in the corner of my mother's heart And mine And does not even try do die. The road stretched on and on; An endless road, White, dust-covered, soiled by grief. The road began that moment, The road without an end, The road we've walked without a pause, For fourteen years. Mother is tired. And I am tired. And when beset by waves Of sadness and exhaustion She lay a while to rest. Her tears fell on my face And left their patterns in the dust. A white road. A white road in Hiroshima.' ~ 'That autumn In Hiroshima where it was said "For seventy-five years nothing will grow" New buds sprouted In the green that came back to life Among the charred ruins People recovered Their living hopes and courage' ~ The above words, so eloquently written, commenced and concluded my experience at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, respectively. As I reflect on my time in Japan, the descriptions, images, artifacts, and resilience of Hiroshima, have pierced the essence of my being. Avoiding redundancy, I will not add to what others here have described so beautifully, of the Museum and surrounding Memorial Park. This place, this experience, those words, have compelled me to share what will resonate with me for the rest of my days. 27.07.15

Visited the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with the 63rd Cherry Blossom Festival court and members of the Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce (HJJCC) from the sunny state of Hawaii, USA. The park features a number of different monuments dedicated to those affected by the atomic bomb dropped during World War II. There is a single standing building that remains in its original form of when the bomb fell. It is eerie to look at the skeletal-like remains of what used to be a solid building. As newly selected court members of one of the longest standing cultural festivals in Hawaii, we were aware of the yearly visit to the peace park and began folding 1,000 cranes in anticipation of this visit in April, 2015. The court of 6 and members of the HJJCC presented our 2 sets of 千羽鶴 or 1,000 cranes at the park. Though we are a small group, I found it profoundly exciting to be photographed by dozens of strangers as we presented our cranes, and rang the bell. Personally, I thought it was an incredibly emotional but positive place to be. There were many tourists and locals at the park, to see the millions of cranes brought from all over the country and the world to wish for a peaceful world. As a second generation Japanese American, I am proud of how far our history has come in terms of acceptance of what had happened years ago.

This park is stunning. In such a large expanse of land, everything was well thought out and taken care of.it is here that there are numerous memorials to those who suffered from the atomic bomb. You lwave the park knowing more about the atrocities of war and whether you believe they are necessary is up to you, but hopefully, we can learn how to better handle conflict in the future. This park is a must see for all. Never forget the past as we make our way forward to the future

Absolutely beautiful and a must see visit when you are in Hiroshima. Don't forget to ring the peace bell.

It is quite the surreal experience to stand below the epicenter of the first atomic bomb attack on a civilian population. As sad as it was, it's definitely one of those places you should go out of your way to see in order to understand the magnitude of the event. For 50 cents (USD), the museum is one of the bigger and more detailed museums I've been in. The museum walks you through the 50 years prior to the attack and explains how the day was reached. Lots of pictures and videos (some graphic) help guide you through the events and the aftermath. While the area is a bit touristy (with a lot of school children) everyone was very respectful and calm.

Currently adding more exhibits. A tribute to the resilience of human spirit. Much to think about.

You cannot visit Hiroshima, Japan without spending a few hours at Peace Memorial Park. There is so much to see and experience here.

Now it's a beautiful place. It's hard to imagine what happened during WW2. There is always a long queue but it's worth waiting. Everybody should learn it for peace.

Across the river from the Atomic Bomb Dome is a memorial park with a variety of sights like a peace bell, children's memorial, eternal flame, and archway and reflection pool. The area is peaceful and quiet - you get to walk around the area freely and let everything sink in. It is nicely done and the grounds are immaculate. I would have to say it isn't as moving as the A-Bomb Dome, which is across the river. Still, the building ruins are integrated into the memorial. As you look through the archway memorial and across the reflection pool, you see the eternal flame and the A-Bomb Dome ruins all perfectly aligned. Certainly, this area is well done. Did not do the museum, which has a separate listing.

We all know the history of Hiroshima and we know it was a great tragedy in the world. Once you walk through those doors and begin listening to and reading those stories however, you will be overwhelmed with emotions. This facility is very, very educational and intensely thorough with it's history. I cried at several parts of the tour. (A 6'2", 250 lb bearded man, covered in tattoos who grew up in the rough part of town) This tour was only like 50 JPY, which is like 0.50 CAD. I would have paid a significant amount more to do this tour. A must if you're anywhere near Hiroshima.

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial is a place that brings out lots of thoughts. I recommend a visit to understand the Japanese perspective of what happened when Hiroshima and Nagasaki were hit with atomic bombs. I vividly remember my visit to the park and museum. The park has a building that shows the damage from the bombing. It really makes an impact to see this remaining dome as you enter the park. When I was there they also had many origami peace birds in the plaza. The museum is a must see where you will learn the Japanese perspective. What really struck me was a piece of pavement/wall that showed the shadow of Japanese people that suffered the atomic bomb. Their bodies shadows were marked there permanently from the blast. There is very detailed information on how people were hurt that is upsetting but informative. There is also details of how the radiation poisoning continued to impact people exposed to it that managed to survive.