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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

1-2 Nakajima-cho , Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture 730-0811, Japan
+81 82-242-7798
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Ranked #1 of 45 attractions in Hiroshima
Type: History Museums, Historic Sites, Parks, Museums
Description: This park commemorates the explosion of the first atomic bomb, and houses the Peace Memorial Museum and monuments related to the horrific event.
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Vladivostok, Russia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013 NEW

Great place, more than a museum... it's more inspirational. really heart felt walking through and learning about what went on. There is no bads about this. But do bring water and a snack, as you will be inside for a long time

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San Francisco Bay area
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

After the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC this is one of the best museums we have been to. The events leading up to Aug. 6, 1945, and the dropping of the bomb that day, and what came after are all well documented. We used the headsets which have great explanations. Don't miss the personal stories of the children that come... More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

The peace park and museum are a must for your trip to or near Hiroshima. The museum is interesting and moving, and you should get the audio guide to increase the benefit and to hear more of the individual stories. The impressive aspect for me is that this is not the story of a victim or a judge, but of... More

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Moses Lake
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

A must-see on a trip to Hiroshima. Very moving artifacts, pictures and stories of the terrible human cost of the atomic bomb.

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Eastham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

The visit to Hiroshima was included with a trip by Japan Journeys at cherry blossom time.Arrived in Kyoto for a five night stay at the Tokyo Inn.The room was very small,no hanging space very disappointed at the start of the tour.The trip to Hiroshima was on day five by the bullet train.The visit was very moving especially the Peace memorial... More

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Nanaimo B.C.
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Just short of a two hour JR Shinkansen train ride from the Shin - Kobe station this is a must see visit if you are in the area. Once arriving at the Hiroshima JR Station you will need to locate and board one of the Hiroshima trolley trains that will take you to the Park which is about 15 minutes... More

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Quebec City, Canada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

I think everyone visiting or living in Japan should visit the Peace memorial museum. it is really well presented and I must say very touching. It is important to know and learn about the true story and to understand what they've been through.

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Warrnambool
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

It is a place everyone should visit in their lifetime! It is not sensationalised but presented with correct facts & no bias. It is a very moving experience to visit!

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Sydney
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71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

Manages to personalise a massive disaster, which is no mean feat. Displays are direct, sometimes confronting, but always highly relevant.

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Newcastle, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

The accounts of children, like that of the 3 year old who just loved to ride his bike, are tastefully described and are very moving. People moved through the place in quiet, sombre lines but are jerked back to reality outside by the sounds of Japanese children waiting to view what war did to their people.

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