Hiroshima’s Atomic History
Associated with the memory of the atomic bomb and a commitment to peace
Hiroshima is the site of profound memorialization of the atomic bombing on August 6, 1945, with landmarks dedicated to commemorating the victims and imparting the need for peace and the dangers of nuclear warfare.
In Hiroshima, several sites form a narrative about the atomic bombing, reflecting on survival, loss, and the aspiration for peace. Together, these sites give a comprehensive view of the bombing’s immediate and long-term effects, and the subsequent drive for peace and nuclear disarmament.
Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome
Symbol of peace and a stark reminder of nuclear devastation since 1945
National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
A poignant tribute to the victims of Hiroshima’s atomic bombing.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Public open space serving as a poignant reminder of the first city to suffer a nuclear attack
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
A tribute to peace and remembrance of the impact of nuclear warfare
Fukuromachi Elementary School Peace Museum
Former school, preserved as a snapshot of the aftermath of the atomic bombing.