Atomic Bomb Dome   (Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park)

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Atomic Bomb Dome
(Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park)

An esteemed building artifact that stands in remembrance of the bombing of Japan. The Peace Bell stands at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

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The Atomic Bomb Dome, in its original design, was completed as the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotional Hall, by Czech architect Jan Letzel on April 5th, 1915. However, as it stood just 160 meters from the epicenter of the atomic bomb, it suffered severe damage from the blast. With a gutted steel frame and damaged exterior, its known colloquially as the Atomic Bomb Dome, a building that stands in testament to the tragic history unfolded here.

The interior remains off limits, but visitors to the Dome still able to visit the outside. There are also evening illuminations that provide a magical atmosphere you can’t experience during the day.

The Atomic Bomb Dome sits in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a place known for its Peace Bell, Children’s Peace Monument, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and other sites that commemorate those who passed.

Just steps away in the park, you can also find Hiroshima Orizuru Tower, a 13-floor multipurpose facility that offers up views of the Atomic Bomb Dome from above, or a Ferris Wheels with ample views from above.

Highlights

  • building is revered as an artifact of unforgettable history.
  • the bare steel frame and war-torn exterior offer a real, untouched glimpse into history.
  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is home to esteemed sites that celebrate the hope of world peace.
  • Visitors to the Atomic Bomb Dome may view the exterior only. Inside access is not permitted.

Photos

  • The Atomic Bomb Dome, a modern day glimpse into a tragic history

    The Atomic Bomb Dome, a modern day glimpse into a tragic history

  • The barren frame left after the bomb

    The barren frame left after the bomb

  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is home to esteemed sites that celebrate the hope of world peace

    Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is home to esteemed sites that celebrate the hope of world peace

  • The Peace Bell

    The Peace Bell

Reviews

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    I made a special trip to visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Although I had seen it countless times in history textbooks and photos, standing before it in person, the visual impact and weight of its history still filled me with solemn respect and left me speechless for a long time.

    The weathered steel framework and damaged dome stand quietly along the Motoyasu River, as if silently recounting that heartbreaking chapter of history. Although the surrounding area is now the lively, green Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the preserved ruins still have a powerful emotional impact, making you deeply appreciate how precious and hard-won peace is.

    Many visitors from Japan and abroad stop here to reflect and take photos. The atmosphere throughout the park is solemn, yet carries a hint of hope for the future. I highly recommend that anyone visiting Hiroshima come here in person. It will definitely leave you deeply moved and with an unforgettable perspective on life!

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    原爆圓頂館靜靜矗立在和平紀念公園對側,以僅存的殘破結構,無聲地向世人訴說戰爭的殘酷,以及和平的珍貴。

    不只是來到廣島必訪的景點,更是這座城市浴火重生的見證人。活在今日和平的社會,我們更應珍惜得來不易的安穩,省思戰爭所帶來的苦難與破壞,並記住那些曾經逝去的生命。

    願所有逝者安息,也願溫暖的陽光照亮這片曾經受傷的土地,讓和平的信念代代延續。

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    When people think of Hiroshima, the Atomic Bomb Dome is the first thing that comes to mind for many. I'm not particularly interested in historical sites, so I didn't have very high expectations at first. But when I got there, I found that there were so many foreign tourists—it was much livelier than I had imagined! What left the biggest impression on me instead was a group of Japanese elementary school students on a field trip wearing little yellow hats. They looked so cute listening attentively to their teacher's explanation. The Atomic Bomb Dome itself is very well preserved. Although I haven't studied its history in depth, seeing it in person was still very moving. If you're visiting Hiroshima, I still highly recommend stopping by, since this is one of the city's most iconic landmarks.

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    Honestly, I wasn’t that interested. But there were soooo many foreigners there. I’m not really sure why everyone is so into this place, but for me it was just okay, more like a spot to walk around.

    What was interesting, though, was seeing so many Japanese elementary school kids on a field trip wearing little yellow hats?

    I thought that was super, super cute.

    I’m not usually very attached to historical sites, but it does seem like this place has been carefully preserved. It’s kept in pretty good condition.

    Still, it’s a tourist spot worth checking off.

    It kind of feels like you haven’t really been to Hiroshima until you’ve come here.

    Not sure why this review sounds kind of boring lol, but yeah haha.

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    I really want Americans to see this place too.

    After seeing it, do you still think the atomic bomb was necessary to end the war?

    I don’t believe there’s any such thing as a “just” nuclear weapon.

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Details

Name in Japanese
原爆ドーム(平和記念公園)
Postal Code
730-0051
Address
1-10 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima
Admission
Free
*Atomic Bomb Dome is available only for tours of its exterior
Closed
Never
Business Hours
Open all day
*Some areas may see limited opening hours
Access
1 min. walk from the Genbaku Dome-Mae Station on the Hiroden Main Line
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa