The Atomic Bomb Dome stands in Naka Ward, Hiroshima, in the Chugoku Region of Japan. It is also known as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial and as the Genbaku Dome. The address is 1-10 Otemachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima 730-0051, and the monument can be reached on foot from the city centre.
What you will see
The building is a set of preserved ruins from the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945. Its skeletal dome and walls have been kept as they were left, so the structure itself is the exhibit. The site is now a UNESCO World Heritage site and functions as a peace memorial, and many visitors find it a quiet, sober place to stand.
What kind of visit it makes
- A short, reflective stop rather than a long excursion
- Best approached on foot, so the surrounding streets and the river can be taken in
- Suited to people who want to understand the city's history and its commitment to peace
Because the monument is a memorial, it is a place to visit with care and attention. Photography and conduct around the ruins are best judged with the same respect you would give any place of remembrance.
Around the monument
The Atomic Bomb Dome sits within the wider Peace Memorial Park, where other memorials and museums in the area give further context to the events of 1945. Hiroshima itself is a city shaped by that history and by its rebuilding, so the dome makes a natural starting point for a day exploring the city.
For questions about visiting, the contact number is +81-82-504-2390.
