The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is perhaps one of Japan’s most significant and moving museums. Inside, visitors can reflect on the damage caused by the devastating Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima on August 6th, 1945, and gaze upon many of the relics that were destroyed by the blast. This eye-opening museum serves as a lasting memory of the damaged inflicted upon Hiroshima in World War II.

First opened in 1955, 10 years after the bombing, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is now a must-see when in Hiroshima.

Many museum goers leave the museum with a newfound appreciation of the damage and hope that the world never again has to see such devastation. The devastation of the atomic blast can still be seen just outside of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, at the Genbaku Dome – otherwise known as the Atomic Bomb Dome. The Genbaku Dome remarkably withstood most of the blast, and stands preserved just a few hundred meters from the hypocenter. Furthermore, directly outside the Museum, visitors can find the Peace Memorial Park, which commemorates the victims of the bombing.

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Top Attractions

Hiroshima Castle

Reconstructed samurai castle with museum, moat, and scenic views

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Park remembering the August 6th 1945 bombing of Hiroshima

The Atomic Bomb dome, in Hiroshima Prefecture is a historical landmark, showing the damage from the Atomic bomb that was dropped on the city of Hiroshima in World War II.

Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome

Historic building near the Hiroshima bombing hypocenter

Hiroshima Orizuru Tower

Modern tower with panoramic views and peace-themed origami experience.

Shukkeien Garden

Tranquil garden in Hiroshima City

Hours and Admission

Hours: 7:30am - 7:00pm (March - July & September - November)
Hours: 7:30am - 8:00pm (August Until 9:00pm on August 5 & 6)
Hours: 7:30am - 6:00pm ( December - February)
200 JPY
Average Time Spent: 1-3 Hours
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Accessing the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum can be found at the southern side of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, and to the south of the Atomic Bomb Dome.

By Streetcar

From Hiroshima Station, take the Streetcars numberd either 2 or 6, to Genbaku Dome-Mae station. This should take about 15 minutes, and cost 240 Yen each way. From Genbaku Dome-Mea Station, the Peace Memorial Museum is about a 5-10 minute walk through the Peace Memorial Park.

By Bus

From Hiroshima Station, take bus routes 24 or 25 to get to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. This journey will take about 20 minutes, and cost 240 Yen each way.

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