Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

While nothing needs to be said about the horrors of Hiroshima's atomic bombing in August 1945, there is much to be said about the remarkable efforts made by this lively city to memorialize the countless victims of the world's first nuclear attack. Hiroshima, perhaps, more importantly, has become a symbol of permanent peace.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (Hiroshima Heiwa Kinen Ken) is visited by over a million people each year, many of them from outside of Japan. It is located at the epicenter of the atomic blast in what was once a lively area of the city. A number of significant monuments, memorials, and museums linked to the events of that dreadful day can be found here. In addition to the grounds and gardens with their vibrant cherry blossoms, the park is home to the Peace Memorial Museum, which houses a number of exhibits on the topic of international peace. The Atom Bomb Dome, the ruins of an administrative structure that was at the heart of the explosion, is also located here, as is the Memorial Cenotaph and the Flame of Peace.

Place: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Some of the best attractions in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park are:

• Peace Bell
• The Cenotaph
• Fountain of Prayer
• Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
• Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
• Peace Flame