Historic places in Hiroshima

Historic places in Hiroshima

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   A-Bomb Dome

   原爆ドーム Genbaku Dōmu

   The skeletal remains of the dome are the most recognizable symbol of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima. In another lifetime, the building was one of the city's best-known sights for an entirely different reason; designed by Czech architect Jan Letzel in 1915, the Hiroshima Prefectural Commercial Exhibition Hall (and its fanciful green dome) had a bold European style in a grimy, crowded city with few modern flourishes. Because the explosion took place almost directly above the building, the walls remained largely intact, even as the dome shattered and the people inside were killed by the heat of the blast. Initially, as the city rebuilt, it was left alone simply because it was more difficult to demolish than other remains in the area; gradually, the A-Bomb Dome became the symbol it is today. The "Hiroshima Peace Memorial" was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996 amid some controversy — the United States and China both voted against the nomination for reasons related to the war. Today, the benches around the Dome are a favorite spot for Hiroshima natives to read, eat lunch, or simply relax.
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   Hiroshima Castle

   広島城 Hiroshima-jō

   As of 22 March 2026, the castle is closed due to structural deterioration, although the grounds are open are free to roam around. The original Carp Castle (Rijō) was built in the 1590s by Hideyoshi's warlord Terumoto Mōri, predating the city itself. It was destroyed by the atomic bomb, by which time it was serving as a military headquarters, and reconstructed in using modern materials in 1958. Some of the original stone foundations can still be seen. Today, the castle grounds are a nice place for a walk, and definitely Hiroshima's favorite place for hanami (cherry blossom parties), with more than 350 sakura trees. The five-story castle museum is an attractive reconstruction of the 16th century donjon, with interesting relics and armor to see (and try on), as well as some informative displays about the history of the castle and the city. The view from the top is worth the entrance fee all by itself. Photography is allowed for self-use only. Gift shop sells various Warring States period-related goods, while the stamp-collecting area for Japanese Top 100 Castles is outside the castle. No elevators are available - visitors will be walking the five stories by stairs.

   Closed · opens 9 am·Prior to its 2026 closure, the price was ¥370 adults and ¥180 children · Free entry · Heritage listed · Wheelchair accessible
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   Children's Peace Monument

   (原爆の子の像 Genbaku no ko no zō

   Perennially draped in thousands of origami paper cranes folded by schoolchildren across Japan in the memory of the young bomb victim Sadako Sasaki (see Literature). You can bring your own origami cranes and donate them to the memorial.
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   Hypocenter

   One block east of the A-Bomb Dome (outside Shima Clinic) is a plaque which marks the exact point above which the bomb exploded.
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   Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims

   The Peace Memorial Hall is dedicated to collecting names and photographs of people who died in the blast. The entrance of the memorial hall leads downward to a quiet hall for contemplation, and then back up again to a set of kiosks with compelling stories and recollections from survivors (in English and Japanese). Like the Cenotaph and the Peace Memorial Museum, it was designed by architect Kenzo Tange.

   Closed · opens 8:30 am·Free
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   Numaji Transportation Museum

   ヌマジ交通ミュージアム

   Changed names from Hiroshima City Transportation Museum by a naming rights deal. Located on the outskirts of the city, the Transportation Museum has exhibits and interactive games about planes, trains, ships, and cars of the past, present, and future — and a transit nerd's treasure trove of details about the history and model numbers of Hiroshima's streetcars. (Tram #654, which remained in service after the atomic blast, is on display.) Outside, behind the museum, there is a track with odd bicycles to ride. It's great fun for children.

   Tue-Sun 09:00-17:00·Free on the first floor, elsewhere ¥500 adults, ¥250 children
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   Gokoku Shrine

   護国神社 Gokoku-jinja

   Located on the castle grounds, this concrete shrine has great significance to locals, having been rebuilt after the atomic blast and now the center for most annual Shinto traditions in the city. But other than a historical marker, there's not much to see for travelers, other than festivals (especially New Year's Eve).
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   Chuo Park

   中央公園

   A big, sprawling green space in the middle of the city. Broadly defined, the park grounds include many of the attractions below, including the castle and the Carp's old baseball stadium (scheduled for demolition). But Chuo Park is worthy of note in its own right, with nice, long walking paths and athletic fields — there are quite a lot of open-invitation soccer, football, and ultimate frisbee games that are regularly held here, so don't be shy about showing up with athletic shoes and seeing if anyone needs an extra.
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   Memorial Tower to the Mobilized Students

   Commemorates the 6,300 students who were conscripted to work in munitions factories and killed by the atomic bomb. There are statues of doves scattered throughout its five levels; at the base is a beautiful Kannon statue, always draped with origami cranes.

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    Food Festival

    This one's pretty simple — food, glorious food of all kinds, from international delicacies to local favorites, from roasted slabs of meat and seafood to delicious vegetarian-friendly dishes and desserts, served in stalls lining the moat of Hiroshima Castle and parts of Chuo Park. There's a flea market as well, and usually some cultural performances at the castle in the evening.

    Last weekend in October·Free — pay for what you eat

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    Bell of Peace

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    Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims

    中区中島町1

    Wheelchair accessible
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    The Gates of Peace

    4-15 Nakajimacho
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    旧国泰寺愛宕池

    中区中町7-6の一部及び小町10-1の一部
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    Rest House
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    Monument in Memory of the Korean Victims of the A-bomb
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    本川公衆便所
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    史跡 広島原爆遺跡 旧日本銀行広島支店

    中区袋町5-51

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    Atomic Bomb Memorial Mound

    Limited wheelchair access
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    峠三吉詩碑

    中島町

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    Flame of Peace
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    Former Site of the Provisional Imperial Diet Building
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    広島城

    中区基町21-1

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    平和乃観音像

    中区中島町1

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    日本選手権シリーズ優勝記念碑

    5 Motomachi

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    本川小学校原爆慰霊碑

    1 Chome-5-39 Honkawacho

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    原民喜詩碑

    大手町1丁目

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    平和の像若葉湯川秀樹歌碑

    中区中島町1

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    平和の石塚

    1-1 Nakajimacho

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    ヒロシマの碑

    中区大手町1-12

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    原爆 爆心地

    中区大手町1-5-25

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    原爆供養塔

    中区中島町平和記念公園内

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    おばんざいbar睦

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    二葉山城跡

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    Hiroshima City Museum of History and Traditional Satellite

    1, 南区

    Wheelchair accessible

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    Ishizuka of Peace

    Wheelchair accessible

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    Monument to the Former Aioi Bridge

    Wheelchair accessible

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    Monument to the Literature of Miekichi Suzuki

    Wheelchair accessible

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    ノーマン・カズンズ氏記念碑

    Wheelchair accessible

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    マルセル・ジュノー博士記念碑

    Wheelchair accessible

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