Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Peace Memorial Park is a large, deliberately open green space built on what had been the busiest commercial district of Hiroshima before the atomic bombing leveled it. It holds numerous memorials, including the Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims, the Children's Peace Monument covered in folded paper cranes, and the Flame of Peace, which will burn until nuclear weapons are eliminated worldwide.
The park connects directly to the Atomic Bomb Dome across the river and the Peace Memorial Museum, forming the core of a visit that most travelers set aside a half-day for, walking respectfully between the different memorials.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park FAQs
No, the park itself is free and open to the public at all times.
A statue dedicated to Sadako Sasaki and all child victims of the bombing, surrounded by thousands of folded paper cranes sent from around the world.
About 1-1.5 hours for the monuments alone, more if combined with the museum.
Photography is generally accepted, but visitors are asked to remain quiet and respectful, especially near the Cenotaph and other memorials.
Yes, the dome sits just across the river from the park and is typically visited together with it.
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