Hiroshima Peace Memorial (A-Bomb Dome)
The only structure left standing near the epicenter of the world's first atomic bomb attack on August 6, 1945. Left deliberately unrestored as a permanent witness and a plea for its non-repetition. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
30–60 min
Free (exterior)
Always open (outdoor monument)
year-round
Tram Line 2 or 6 from Hiroshima Station to Genbaku Dome-mae (approx. 25 min per official); then short walk to the dome
Location
Why Visit
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UNESCO World Heritage Site — the most powerful peace symbol in Asia
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Preserved exactly as the atomic blast left it
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Across the river from the Peace Memorial Museum
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The Peace Flame has burned continuously since 1964
Local Tips
The A-Bomb Dome is most affecting early in the morning before tour groups arrive — stand quietly and let the scale of what happened register. The dome is directly on the Motoyasu River; the view from the Aioi Bridge (the actual bomb aiming point) adds a further dimension. Cross the river to Peace Memorial Park immediately after.
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