Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima (must see)
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park stands as a profound testament to the enduring legacy of Hiroshima, as the first city in the world to suffer the devastating impact of a nuclear attack during World War II. The park is a dedicated space that pays homage to the memories of the direct and indirect victims of the atomic bomb, which claimed the lives of as many as 140,000 people. Located in what was once the bustling downtown commercial and residential district of the city, the park was built on the open field that was created by the destructive explosion.
Today, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park encompasses a range of memorials, monuments, museums, and lecture halls, attracting over a million visitors annually from all corners of the globe. The park serves as a poignant reminder of the atrocities of nuclear warfare and the devastating consequences it can unleash upon humanity.
More than just a place of mourning, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park serves a broader purpose: to serve as a potent symbol for peace advocacy worldwide. Visitors to the park are invited to contemplate the immense suffering and loss caused by the atomic bomb, and to reflect on the value of life and the importance of cherishing peace. The park's museums and exhibitions provide in-depth insights into the events surrounding the atomic bombing, leaving visitors with a profound sense of responsibility to work towards a world where such devastation is never repeated.
Today, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park encompasses a range of memorials, monuments, museums, and lecture halls, attracting over a million visitors annually from all corners of the globe. The park serves as a poignant reminder of the atrocities of nuclear warfare and the devastating consequences it can unleash upon humanity.
More than just a place of mourning, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park serves a broader purpose: to serve as a potent symbol for peace advocacy worldwide. Visitors to the park are invited to contemplate the immense suffering and loss caused by the atomic bomb, and to reflect on the value of life and the importance of cherishing peace. The park's museums and exhibitions provide in-depth insights into the events surrounding the atomic bombing, leaving visitors with a profound sense of responsibility to work towards a world where such devastation is never repeated.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Map
Sight Name: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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