Peace Bridge, Hiroshima Travel Guide

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Walk across Peace Bridge in Hiroshima, a symbolic gateway to Peace Memorial Park and a poignant reminder of hope and resilience.

The Peace Bridge in Hiroshima, Japan, is more than just a river crossing; it's a poignant symbol of the city's recovery from the atomic bombing. Designed by Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, its unique railings embody hope and remembrance, connecting the past with a vision for the future.

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Hiroshima, 3 Chome Otemachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0051, JP
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Hi, I'm Eve. Here are a few practical things to know before exploring Peace Bridge.

Take time to appreciate the bridge's unique design and symbolism, reflecting on its message of peace and hope.
Visit the bridge during sunrise or sunset for a particularly moving experience, as the light enhances its symbolic elements.
Combine your visit with a walk through Peace Memorial Park to fully understand Hiroshima's history and commitment to peace.

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Getting There

Walking

From the A-Bomb Dome, walk south along the Motoyasu River. Cross the Motoyasu-bashi Bridge and continue south. Peace Bridge will be directly ahead, forming the entrance to Peace Memorial Park.
Public Transport

From Hiroshima Station, take the Hiroden tram line #2 or #6 to Genbaku-domu-mae station. Walk south towards the A-Bomb Dome, then follow the walking directions. The tram fare is a flat rate of ¥240.

Discover more about Peace Bridge

Peace Bridge, located in Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, is a powerful testament to the city's resilience and its enduring commitment to peace. Completed in 1952, the bridge serves as a symbolic gateway to the park, inviting visitors to reflect on the past and contemplate the future.The bridge's design, conceived by the renowned Japanese-American sculptor Isamu Noguchi, is deeply symbolic. Noguchi, wanting Hiroshima to have a sense of a city “living strongly for the future,” designed Peace Bridge to evoke a sunrise, representing hope and rebirth. Its counterpart, the West Peace Bridge, symbolizes a sunset, representing the past. The arresting designs drew criticism from the City Council and private citizens who feared that 'the caterpillar-shaped handrail would not prevent children from falling in the river.' The bridge was finally built with a handrail 20 centimeters higher than originally designed.The name “Peace Bridge” was chosen in a public naming contest in November 1951, along with “Peace Boulevard”.Crossing the Peace Bridge is an integral part of the Peace Memorial Park experience, offering a moment to contemplate Hiroshima's journey from devastation to renewal. It serves as a reminder of the importance of peace and the human spirit's capacity to overcome adversity.