[2024 Hiroshima Attraction] Travel Guide for Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (Updated Nov)
Memorial Halls
Address:
1-2 Nakajimacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0811, Japan
Opening times:
Opens at 7:30-19:00Open
Recommended sightseeing time:
1-3 hours
Phone:
+81 82-241-4004
From Hiroshima: A Look at History—Atomic Bomb Dome.
Visiting the Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is a thought-provoking and somber experience. As you enter the Dome area, the sight of the ruined building, a direct witness to the atomic bomb explosion, greets you. The Dome was preserved because it was almost directly beneath the hypocenter, sparing it from complete destruction. It stands silently, reminding us of the unspeakable tragedy that occurred. Walking around the Dome, one cannot help but feel a sense of awe and sorrow, deeply understanding the immense suffering war brings to innocent civilians.
Next, at the Peace Memorial Museum, numerous historical photos, victims' belongings, and simulated disaster scenes are displayed, immersing visitors in the catastrophic aftermath of the bombing. Especially poignant are the twisted clothes and shattered everyday items, evoking the lives abruptly taken. There are also personal notes, memoirs, and video records from survivors, detailing their painful experiences and the grief of losing loved ones. These exhibits profoundly touch the heart, prompting reflection on whether humanity, in its pursuit of technology and military power, has forgotten peace and humanity.
Throughout the visit, I deeply felt the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum's strong appeal for world peace. It is not merely a tribute to the past but a warning to cherish peace and reflect on the cruelty of war through these painful memories. This visit made me realize the precious value of peace and the weight of history. I hope to convey the belief in peace to more people through my small efforts, ensuring that this history does not repeat itself.
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Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome
Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome has many stories that are part of Japanese history and are especially significant for the people of Hiroshima. During the autumn foliage season, the path leading to the riverside becomes the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. The orange and yellow trees, along with the cold weather, attract many visitors who come to learn about history and pay tribute to those who have passed away.
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Inside the peace museum in Hiroshima
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The museum was amazing! I enjoyed almost every minute. There were plenty of things to learn, see, buy, and appreciate about the Hiroshima tragedy. I like that there were security guards all around, although some can be in the main rooms to direct some of the traffic and possibly control the school kids. Overall, I would love to bring the rest of my family to this museum.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
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Overall a very good experience 👍 highly recommended. The audio tour is pretty much a audio version of what is written on the plaques on the main tour exhibition. So if there is not that many people I think you can skip the audio tour. But if you are there on a weekend and it is busy I actually recommend the audio tour. You can just stand slightly back and you still get all the information. Overall if you read everything on the main tour it can easily take between 1 or 2 hours. Definitely drink something before you enter. Inside the main exhibition it is also pretty dark.
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Hiroshima Peace Museum, a time to reflect.
A trip to Hiroshima isn’t complete without a visit to the Peace Memorial Museum. The city is famous for the events of the 6th August 1945 and this museum is a perfectly curated exhibition to help you gain understanding.
The museum helps you understand life in Hiroshima before the war, during the war and what happened after the bomb was dropped.
There is an incredible amount of testimony from people who lost family during the attack and amazing artefacts from the rubble to help contextualise everything.
The museum can be very graphic at times so it might not be for everyone but there are plenty of places to stop and take a break if needed.
For anyone interested in history, politics or war this is a a must stop on your trip to Japan
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