Location: Hiroshima
Top Things to do in Hiroshima
Top 10 Monuments & Statues in Hiroshima, Chugoku
A trip to Hiroshima is best kicked off with a visit to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, which contains a museum, the remnants of buildings destroyed by the 1945 atomic bomb and monuments to the people killed by this nuclear attack. Understanding Hiroshima’s relatively recent devastation is key to fully appreciating its beauty and culture. Visit splendidly rebuilt historic sites like Hiroshima Castle and Shukkei-en Garden, and don’t miss the Itsukushima Shrine on the nearby island of Miyajima.
Restaurants in Hiroshima
1. The Cenotaph
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4.5 based on 987 reviews
Reviewed By alan2303 - Shoreham-by-Sea, United Kingdom
The view through the arch of the cenotaph all the way across the park to the A-bomb dome is supposed to put you in a thoughtful contemplative state of mind as you ponder on the significance of what you are looking at. It’s not the place to stand in front and take a selfie. Yet if you pause here for a few minutes you will see people doing this. I’m not sure it’s appropriate in my opinion. Admire the clever perspective and take a photo but you don’t need to be in it. The whole area around is dedicated to peace but peace and quiet is sometimes lacking here. Stand a look for a few minutes while you remind yourself why this must never happen again.
2. Children's Peace Monument
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4.5 based on 1,551 reviews
Reviewed By traveler_AIS - Bogota, Colombia
When we were at this monument, after reading the story of the children accross Japan creating origami cranes wishing for a future in peace and without nuclear weapons, there were some children from schools paying their respects, giving some words and offering their origami cranes while singing. It was overwhelming thinking of all the children that suffer in the world because of the wars, and seeing and hearing these kids with their little origami cranes wishing for a peaceful future and paying respects without forget the past. Tears came down and my heart was full of love and admiration for these kids.
3. Atomic Bomb Memorial Mound
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4.5 based on 154 reviews
Reviewed By ORP-or - Brazil, null
A quiet and sad, yet beautiful memorial with a museum that serves as a reminder of one of the most infamous periods of human history
4. Peace Bell
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4.5 based on 676 reviews
Reviewed By 707jefff - Ambler, United States
As you walk around the park you occasionally hear the bell. When you find it you have an opportunity to ring the bell yourself. Being able to do so puts a personalized touch to the respect for those who lost their lives from that event. Very moving.
5. Memorial Tower to the Mobilized Students
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4.5 based on 104 reviews
Reviewed By DoctorDerm1 - Winter Springs, United States
During the war, many children age 12 and above were mobilized to help build and organize for the war. That’s why so many children were among the wounded and deceased. This memorial is for them. There is a short audio presentation in different languages, which you select to get a background on the times, purpose of the memorial, and symbolism.
6. Monument of the Atomic Bomb Sacrifice Hiroshima
7. Peace Flame
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4.5 based on 162 reviews
Reviewed By puchka - Bengaluru, India
This eternal flame which was lit on 1st August 1964, and located in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, is intended to keep burning in the hope of a world devoid of nuclear weapons. The pedestal holding the flame is designed in the image of two hands pressed together, palms facing the sky, pleading for peace to reign in the world. The flame can be viewed even from the gap in the Cenotaph built in straight line. A remarkable sight and must see for all tourists.
8. Monument Dedicated to the Poet Sankichi Toge
9. Ground Zero
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4.0 based on 466 reviews
Reviewed By MeganS123 - Melbourne, Australia
The 'actual' site of detention is marked with an information board, just a short walk from the A-Dome. Definitely worth seeking out so you can look up in to the air (the bomb exploded in the air above this spot) and contemplate this historic event
10. Student Mobilization Memorial Tower
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