Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall (Atomic Bomb Dome) Fountain Ruins
Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome Fountain Ruins
Atomic Bomb Dome: A Testament to Peace
A haunting reminder of Hiroshima's past, the Atomic Bomb Dome stands as a symbol of peace and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima stands as a haunting reminder of the atomic bombing in 1945 and a symbol of peace. Preserved as it was after the blast, this UNESCO World Heritage Site serves as a powerful memorial and a call for the abolition of nuclear weapons.
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A brief summary to Atomic Bomb Dome
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
Plan your visit
1-10 Otemachi, Hiroshima, 1 Chome Otemachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0051, JP
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Getting There
Public Transport
From Hiroshima Station, take the Hiroshima Electric Railway (Hiroden) streetcar, lines 2 or 6, to 'Genbaku Dome-mae' stop. The ride takes approximately 15-20 minutes and costs ¥240. Alternatively, take the Hiroshima sightseeing loop bus 'Meipuru-pu' and get off at the 'A-Bomb Dome' stop. From Hiroshima Port, take streetcar line 1 to Hondori, then walk west. A single ride on the streetcar is around ¥160.
Walking
From the Hiroshima Bus Center, walk approximately 300 meters west on Aioi Street. From Hiroshima Station, the Atomic Bomb Dome is approximately 2 kilometers away and can be reached by foot in about 25-30 minutes.
Taxi
A taxi from Hiroshima Station to the Peace Memorial Park, where the Atomic Bomb Dome is located, takes about 10 minutes and costs around ¥1,200. Note that there is no dedicated parking at the Atomic Bomb Dome. Visitors arriving by car should use nearby parking facilities. Parking costs vary.
Local tips
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Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum to gain a deeper understanding of the events leading up to the bombing and its aftermath.
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Take time to explore the surrounding Peace Memorial Park, which includes various monuments, memorials, and the Cenotaph for the Atomic Bomb Victims.
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Consider visiting at night when the Dome is illuminated, creating a particularly striking and poignant scene.
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Be respectful and mindful of the site's significance as a memorial to the victims of the atomic bombing.
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Allow at least 1-2 hours to fully experience the Dome and its surroundings.
Discover more about Atomic Bomb Dome
The Atomic Bomb Dome, formerly the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, is a skeletal ruin that stands as a stark reminder of the atomic bombing on August 6, 1945. Designed by Czech architect Jan Letzel and completed in 1915, the building was once a symbol of Hiroshima's industrial progress. On that fateful day, at 8:15 a.m., the atomic bomb exploded approximately 600 meters above and slightly southeast of the hall. The blast and heat rays instantly annihilated the city, but the building, though severely damaged, was one of the few structures to remain standing. The dome's unique steel frame miraculously withstood the explosion's vertical force, leaving a skeletal silhouette against the horizon. Everyone inside the building perished.After the war, the people of Hiroshima chose to preserve the ruin as a symbol of the devastation and a testament to the importance of peace. In 1996, UNESCO recognized the Atomic Bomb Dome as a World Heritage Site, solidifying its role as a global symbol of peace and a call for the elimination of nuclear weapons. Today, visitors can reflect on the catastrophic consequences of nuclear war and contemplate the path to lasting world peace.
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