Museums & galleries
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
What to Expect
Located in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the museum documents the atomic bombing of August 6, 1945. Exhibits display belongings of victims, photographs, and survivor testimonies that show the human toll and physical damage. Travellers visit to understand the reality of the event and reflect on peace.
Getting There
From Hiroshima Station, take tram Line 2 or Line 6 to the Genbaku-Dome Mae or Chuden-mae stop (about 15 to 20 minutes). City buses also reach the park from the station in roughly 15 minutes.
Time to Allow
Plan for 1.5 to 2 hours to walk through the galleries and read the exhibit descriptions at a steady pace.
When to Visit
The halls become crowded from mid-morning to mid-afternoon with tour and school groups. Visiting early in the morning or late in the afternoon is less crowded. Early August draws the largest crowds around the annual memorial date.
Nearby Sights to Combine
Several landmarks are within a short walk:
- Peace Watch (0km): Located directly on site.
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park (0.2km): The surrounding park and walkways.
- Children's Peace Monument (0.3km): A monument dedicated to young victims.
- Shirakami-sha Shrine (0.3km): A Shinto shrine located just east of the park.
Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
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