Flame of Peace, Hiroshima
The Flame of Peace in Hiroshima is a symbol of hope and remembrance, representing the desire for a world without nuclear weapons. Located in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, this monument attracts visitors worldwide who come to pay their respects and promote peace. The flame burns on a stone platform shaped like hands, symbolizing the resilience of atomic bomb victims. It serves as a constant reminder to eliminate nuclear weapons.
For more than 75 years, since the end of World War II, the "Flame of Peace" has held its vigil, fueling the aspirations of those who seek a future free from the horrors of nuclear warfare.
The monument, along with the Atomic Bomb Dome, creates a solemn experience that deepens the understanding of the devastating consequences of nuclear warfare. The "Flame of Peace" has become an international symbol of peace, drawing visitors to advocate for a nuclear-free world. Its eternal glow represents the hope for a peaceful future and inspires efforts towards global security.
For more than 75 years, since the end of World War II, the "Flame of Peace" has held its vigil, fueling the aspirations of those who seek a future free from the horrors of nuclear warfare.
The monument, along with the Atomic Bomb Dome, creates a solemn experience that deepens the understanding of the devastating consequences of nuclear warfare. The "Flame of Peace" has become an international symbol of peace, drawing visitors to advocate for a nuclear-free world. Its eternal glow represents the hope for a peaceful future and inspires efforts towards global security.
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Flame of Peace on Map
Sight Name: Flame of Peace
Sight Location: Hiroshima, Japan (See walking tours in Hiroshima)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Sight Location: Hiroshima, Japan (See walking tours in Hiroshima)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Hiroshima, Japan
Create Your Own Walk in Hiroshima
Creating your own self-guided walk in Hiroshima is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Hiroshima Introduction Walking Tour
Tucked away within the contours of Japan's southwestern expanse, the green and picturesque city of Hiroshima emerges as a profound testament to history's arc and an unwavering beacon of hope for a world united in harmony.
Composed of two kanji characters: "hiro", which means "wide" or "broad," and "shima", which means "island," the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Composed of two kanji characters: "hiro", which means "wide" or "broad," and "shima", which means "island," the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Tour
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park stands as a solemn testament to one of the darkest chapters in human history. This park is a haunting reminder of the catastrophic impact of nuclear warfare during World War II. Its grounds, marked by heart-wrenching attractions, bear witness to the immense suffering and loss that occurred on August 6, 1945.
Within this place of sorrow, the attractions etch the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Within this place of sorrow, the attractions etch the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles