| Full name | Atomic Bomb Dome (Hiroshima Peace Memorial) |
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| World Heritage | Hiroshima Peace Memorial (1996) |
| Location | 1-10 Otemachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima |
| Viewing | Exterior viewable 24h (interior closed) |
| Cost | Free to view (Peace Memorial Museum charges) |
| Access | Right by the "Genbaku Dome-mae" tram stop |
| Best seasons | Year-round (Peace Memorial Ceremony on Aug 6) |
The preserved ruin; the view across the Motoyasu River is iconic.
Conveys the reality of the bombing; visited from around the world.
The Memorial Cenotaph and the Flame of Peace, with offered paper cranes.
Hiroshima's classic maple-leaf cake.
Stationery and goods with the origami-crane motif.
Confections made with Setouchi lemons.
World-famous makeup brushes from Kumano, Hiroshima.
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Order online (replace link)Layered, with noodles — a local specialty.
Setouchi oysters.
Higashi-Hiroshima's Saijo is a sake district.
| Nearby paid parking | Coin lots around the park; note traffic control during the ceremony period. |
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| Recommended | Trams and buses are convenient. |
| Loop | Many combine it with Miyajima (Itsukushima Shrine). |
In busy periods, pre-book a nearby lot for peace of mind.
Reserve a parking spot (replace link)| Central Hiroshima | Near the Peace Park with easy access. |
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| Hiroshima Station area | Bullet-train hub. |
| Toward Miyajima | Combine with Itsukushima Shrine. |
Rooms sell out early in cherry-blossom and autumn seasons — book ahead.
Search hotels (replace link)Viewing the Dome's exterior is free and possible 24h. The interior is closed; the Peace Memorial Museum charges admission.
Yes, in the park and of the Dome. Please be mindful that it is a memorial site.
Yes — by tram and ferry you can see both World Heritage sites in one day.
