Peace Memorial Park & Museum
Hiroshima · Museum & Gallery
150–210 min
🚶 1 1 min walk from Genbaku Dome-mae (tram)
¥¥
Insider Tip
Allow at least 2 hours for the museum. The audio guide adds powerful personal testimonies. Visit the Children's Peace Monument and the paper cranes.
JEMS Tip
JEMS provides historical context and a respectful visiting route through the park, museum, and cenotaph, with time for reflection.
About
Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and Museum is a profound and moving experience. The museum documents the atomic bombing of August 6, 1945, while the park's monuments, including the iconic A-Bomb Dome, honor the victims.
Crowd Avoidance
Visit the museum right at opening (8:30am) to avoid school groups. The park itself is spacious and rarely feels crowded.
Getting There
Hiroshima Electric Railway (tram) to Genbaku Dome-mae stop (15 min from Hiroshima Station). The dome is directly at the stop.
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