Peace Memorial Park (平和記念公園)

Flow of the course

About this spot

This park, spread across the sandbank between the Motoyasu River (元安川) and the Hon River (本川), is a symbol of Hiroshima. The Atomic Bomb Dome (原爆ドーム), the Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims (原爆死没者慰霊碑) and the Flame of Peace are laid out in a straight line, so walking through the grounds lets you feel their meaning with your whole body. People come here from all over the world, yet the park is full of greenery and the shade along the rivers is very quiet. It is only a short walk from Gate Park, so stop by before the water play and make time for the family to talk together. Walk only as far as is comfortable for your children's ages.

Tips

You can walk freely through the park. Admission to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (広島平和記念資料館) is paid and there are busy times of day, so check the waiting situation on the official website if you plan to go inside. The summer sun is strong, so choose the shaded paths along the rivers. There are places for flower offerings and prayer within the grounds; please remind children to be quiet there. Benches are limited, so find a shady spot and take your break early.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour. Walking in the shade along the rivers keeps it relatively cool even in midsummer

Access & map

〒730-0811 広島県広島市中区中島町１