Atomic Bomb Memorial Burial Mound, Iki Travel Guide

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Honoring the unidentified victims of the atomic bombing, a place of remembrance and peace within Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.

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Atomic Bomb Memorial Burial Mound

The Atomic Bomb Memorial Burial Mound in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park holds the unclaimed ashes of approximately 70,000 victims of the 1945 atomic bombing. It serves as a poignant reminder of the tragedy and a place for remembrance and prayer.

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1 Nakajimacho, Hiroshima, Nakajimacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0811, JP
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Visit on August 6th for the annual interfaith memorial service.
Take a moment for quiet reflection and prayer at the mound.
Combine your visit with other sites in Peace Memorial Park.

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Getting There

Walking

The Atomic Bomb Memorial Burial Mound is located within Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. From the Peace Memorial Museum, walk north through the park, following signs for the various memorials. The mound is located near the Children's Peace Monument.
Public Transport

From Hiroshima Station, take streetcar line 2 or 6 to the Genbaku-Domu Mae (A-Bomb Dome) stop. From there, it is a short walk into Peace Memorial Park. Follow the signs to the Atomic Bomb Memorial Burial Mound. The streetcar fare is ¥240 for adults. Alternatively, take the Hiroshima Sightseeing Loop Bus (Meipuru-pu) and get off at the Peace Memorial Park. A one-day pass for the loop bus costs ¥600.

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The Atomic Bomb Memorial Burial Mound is a somber and significant site within Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Constructed in 1955, the mound serves as the final resting place for the unclaimed ashes of an estimated 70,000 people who perished in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. These were victims whose identities remain unknown or whose families could not be located.The mound itself is a raised circular structure, measuring 16 meters in diameter and 3.5 meters in height, topped with a stone pagoda finial. Beneath the surface lies a vault containing the ashes. The area where the mound stands was once a temple ground that, immediately following the bombing, became a temporary crematorium for the countless dead.Each year on August 6th, the anniversary of the bombing, an interfaith memorial service is held in front of the mound to honor the victims. Regular services also take place on the 6th of every month. The Atomic Bomb Memorial Burial Mound stands as a testament to the immense loss of life and the enduring impact of the atomic bombing on Hiroshima. It is a place for reflection, mourning, and prayer for peace.