It was a painful, yet life changing experience at Nagasaki Peace Park couple of weeks back, so I took off to visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial today. Commonly called the Atomic Bomb Dome or Genbaku Dōmu, it is the only structure left standing near the hypo-center of the first atomic bomb which exploded on 6 August 1945, and it still remains in the same condition as just after the explosion. The structure is part of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Getting down of Shinkansen at Hiroshima Station
Atomic Bomb Dome at Hiroshima
Bus to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
On the Bus to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Atomic Bomb Dome at Hiroshima
Hiroshima Prefecture Regional Timber Company Memorial
Hiroshima Prefecture Regional Timber Company Memorial
Atomic Bomb Dome at Hiroshima
Atomic Bomb Dome at Hiroshima
Red Bird Monument at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Red Bird Monument at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Atomic Bomb Dome
Atomic Bomb Dome at Hiroshima
Commemorative Tower in memory of deceased children at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
A commemorative tower in memory of the deceased children due to the Atomic Bomb explosion over Hiroshima
Crossing the Motoyasu River
Motoyasu River along Hiroshima Memorial Park
Atomic Bomb Dome from the other side of the Motoyasu river
Atomic Bomb Dome at Hiroshima
Children’s Peace Monument
Children's Peace Monument at Hiroshima Memorial Park
Peace Bell
Peace Bell at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Flame of Peace
Flame of Peace at Hiroshima Memorial Park
Hiroshima victims memorial cenotaph
Hiroshima Victims Memorial Cenotaph
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Miniature Model of the destruction of Hiroshima after the Atomic Bomb explosion
A model of the destruction of Hiroshima after the Atomic Bomb explosion
Charred tricycle at the Atomic Bomb Museum in Hiroshima
A charred tricycle caused by the Atomic Bomb explosion in Hiroshima
Burnt uniform
A burnt uniform from the Atomic Bomb explosion in Hiroshima
Twisted metal bars
Twisted metal from the force of the Atomic Bomb explosion in Hiroshima
Fused roof tiles
Fused roof tiles caused by the force of the Atomic Bomb explosion in Hiroshima
Damaged Buddha
A damaged statue of Buddha caused by the Atomic Bomg explosion in Hiroshima
Origami paper cranes created by Sadako
A bunch of cranes created by Sadako while praying for her fight against radiation poisioning
View of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park from the top floor of the museum.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Waiting for the bus to JR Hiroshima Station
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Thanks for reading. I look forward to your reviews and questions. If you are looking to explore more of the Hiroshima region you can read my journal on the Hiroshima Peace Pagoda or follow my story as I stop on my way home at Fukuyama to explore the lovely Fukuyama Castle.
Disclaimer: The information presented in this article is based on the time I visited the premises. Note that there might be changes in the prices of merchandise and admission fees that might have occurred after this article was published. At times the facility might also be closed for repairs or for variety of other reasons. Kindly contact the facility or facilities mentioned in this article directly before visiting.
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Credits: The historical information presented herein is gathered mostly from local guides that were re-inforced via historical writings.
