Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
4.5
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
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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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- Globetrotter10079Seattle, Washington440 contributionsExcellent museumIf you are a Senior Citizen show your id for a discount. Read the stories about what happened to local residents which are featured there. Look at pictures of what Hiroshima used to look like before the Atomic bomb.Visited February 2024Traveled soloWritten February 20, 2024
- RoyalSilkEdgware, United Kingdom474 contributionsReally excellent museum - worth the day trip from OsakaWe took a self-organised day trip from Osaka via the Shinkansen to visit Hiroshima. The Peace Memorial Museum is the central 'attraction' and we found the museum to very appropriately hit the spot with this difficult subject. Told from the view of the people of Hiroshima (a context the West rarely receives) the museum focuses on the human effects of that single moment in the immediate and long term aftermaths as well a section explaining in detail the development and effects of atomic weaponry. A must to go to if you're visiting Japan. It takes 1h20m on the Shinkansen from Osaka then Tram No 1 from the station and short walk from the tram stop to the memorial site. The whole park surrounding the museum with the various memorial artefacts, including the A Bomb Dome building are also musts to see.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 7, 2024
- sunrise99909 contributionsHiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and ParkWalking through the park was quite poignant and tranquil. Walking through the museum is not for the faint-hearted. Lots of stories about what happened to the people of Hiroshima when the A Bomb struck. It is the human aspect that the museum focuses upon. I was honoured to hear a survivor’s story talk about his day and his history. Thank you.Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 17, 2024
- Yangdi CTacoma, Washington134 contributionsImpactful museum, but crowdedVery touching museum highlighting the impact from the atomic bombs. Worth it to visit but line was long to enter and museum was quite crowded inside. I didn’t feel like I could take in all the exhibits as much as I wanted to due to number of people. But I still left feeling very impacted by history.Visited November 2023Traveled with friendsWritten March 24, 2024
- Stu2247Solihull, United Kingdom905 contributionsBusy, but worthwhile.We did this as part of a guided tour with our cruise line. We got there mid-morning, and it was extremely busy and difficult to move around inside the museum. The museum is better than the one in Nagasaki but much more crowded. We have been to Auschwitz also, and I would say that neither of the experiences one can say they enjoyed, but both are sobering and sad reminders of what mankind is capable of. Some fascinating exhibits and some gruesome ones, so if travelling with children, it is worth preparing them for what they will see.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 3, 2024
- Melanie A33 contributionsValuable history lessonBe prepared to see graphic photos of the aftermath of such a devastating occurrence. The exhibit is thoughtfully presented and does not sugar coat the horrors of war. You will come away hoping and praying for world peace.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 3, 2024
- Raintree_ThailandBangkok, Thailand4,465 contributionsSad and sobering... we need to eliminate nuclear weapons and all ideas of their use!!The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is obviously not a place for fun and cheer. Visitors are likely to be stunned and saddened. Many will cry. But everyone who can should visit this museum to be fully awakened to the horrors of nuclear weapons. A visit to the museum should be required of every world leader!Visited March 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 13, 2024
- Peter GSydney, Australia2,181 contributionsCrowdedIt is a must do and the price is very fair (200 yen). But it’s crowded beyond the point of being able to appreciate the exhibits. For us. The best part was a small area near the museum shop that the tour groups didn’t enter. Much quieter and much more moving. It’s a shame because the world needs to understand the message of this museum. No more Hiroshimas.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 14, 2024
- Daphne MCardiff, United Kingdom257 contributionsHarrowing but essential we rememberOur guide advised us to arrive as doors open at 8.30am. This meant we could take in the exhibits in a relatively quiet space. The exhibits are truly harrowing and I found myself in tears on more than one occasion but the information is thoughtfully presented and I learned so much. War is horrific and sadly the amount of conflict in the world currently suggests we have not learned as much as we would hope. Let’s hope that kinder people will come to power across the world and give peace a chance. Hiroshima city and its people is such an inspirational place.Visited April 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten April 16, 2024
- JudeeLivermore, California1,592 contributionsSad to witness this tragedy but well done.The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is well worth a visit. The tickets are very reasonable at 200 yen per adult (about $1.30 USD). You can spend anywhere from 1-3 hours walking through and depending on how much you wish to read and videos you want to watch. The graphic photos, clothing, artwork from survivors, videos and more are layed out in a clear way to walk through the museum. Although this another tragedy in our world history it is important to remember our past so we don’t repeat.Visited May 2024Traveled with familyWritten May 2, 2024
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Tokyo, Japan8 contributions
Aug 2024 • Family
Have visited the museum in August 2024.
Compared to Nagasaki, there is unfortunately no parking for visitors to the museum. Hence one point deduction. The guy in the waiting room couldn't help us either. It was not so easy to get a suitable parking space with the motorhome.
We recommend buying the ticket online. Although you could not book audio guides online for the corresponding time, they were still available on site.
Be sure to invest in Aufioguides (¥400). There is a lot of information shared about it, which was very interesting and which you would not otherwise have learned in the tour.
The exhibition with Aufioguides was very interesting.
You could create even more seating in the exhibition, so that you can make what you hear and hear look a little more.
I’m looking forward to the future, how modern technologies using AR/VR allow such museums to be experienced virtually.
Compared to Nagasaki, there is unfortunately no parking for visitors to the museum. Hence one point deduction. The guy in the waiting room couldn't help us either. It was not so easy to get a suitable parking space with the motorhome.
We recommend buying the ticket online. Although you could not book audio guides online for the corresponding time, they were still available on site.
Be sure to invest in Aufioguides (¥400). There is a lot of information shared about it, which was very interesting and which you would not otherwise have learned in the tour.
The exhibition with Aufioguides was very interesting.
You could create even more seating in the exhibition, so that you can make what you hear and hear look a little more.
I’m looking forward to the future, how modern technologies using AR/VR allow such museums to be experienced virtually.
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Written August 8, 2024
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Alexander Y
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Nov 2024 • Couples
The Peace Museum has a large amount of content, covering the immediate event itself, but also placing it in the context of the war, as well as an analysis of nuclear weapons and their cost and potential cost through the Cold War and up until the present. There is also a section covering the history of the city of Hiroshima itself, before and after the bombing.
The first part of the museum was the most powerful, displaying artifacts from the day of the bombing, highlighting the individual stories of the day. Unfortunately, it was so crowded in this section, it really detracted from the experience. The audio guide available was a nice addition, well worth the cost, providing additional context to the displays, rather than simply just regurgitating what is already there.
After this, section, the museum opens up somewhat, and the crowd became less of an issue. The video recordings of survivor accounts were the most interesting part of the museum for me; they can be viewed in a large room or you can make use of a private booth to watch them yourself.
The first part of the museum was the most powerful, displaying artifacts from the day of the bombing, highlighting the individual stories of the day. Unfortunately, it was so crowded in this section, it really detracted from the experience. The audio guide available was a nice addition, well worth the cost, providing additional context to the displays, rather than simply just regurgitating what is already there.
After this, section, the museum opens up somewhat, and the crowd became less of an issue. The video recordings of survivor accounts were the most interesting part of the museum for me; they can be viewed in a large room or you can make use of a private booth to watch them yourself.
Written November 24, 2024
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Wayne
Tokoroa, New Zealand481 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The museum had so many sad stories as we had expected. Reading the stories and seeing photos was a sad thing to do.
Many of the stories shared were about those who perished instantly, many with no trace, some reduced to ashes, some where personal items only were found, to the bodies littered everywhere.
Lots of people survived the A bomb but died in the hours, days, weeks, months and years later. There were many horrific injuries and conditions.
Sadly most of the victims were civilians, children, women, men as well as prisoners of war (some American) held in Hiroshima. As is so often the case, the innocent pay the price and suffer.
The museum is quite busy, you line up to buy tickets and then move through. The queues remain BUT as it moves, everyone has enough time to read, learn and reflect.
Somewhere near 140,000 people died between the time of the A bomb and the end of that year.
Many of the stories shared were about those who perished instantly, many with no trace, some reduced to ashes, some where personal items only were found, to the bodies littered everywhere.
Lots of people survived the A bomb but died in the hours, days, weeks, months and years later. There were many horrific injuries and conditions.
Sadly most of the victims were civilians, children, women, men as well as prisoners of war (some American) held in Hiroshima. As is so often the case, the innocent pay the price and suffer.
The museum is quite busy, you line up to buy tickets and then move through. The queues remain BUT as it moves, everyone has enough time to read, learn and reflect.
Somewhere near 140,000 people died between the time of the A bomb and the end of that year.
Written August 12, 2024
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Global51092962315
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Apr 2024 • Solo
I visited in the late afternoon and found it to be incredibly busy, so much so that I was unable to view many of the exhibits. I decided to return early in the morning. Between 7.30 and 8.30 is online booking only. This I duly attempted. I am a solo uk female traveller with limited means, so will only pay online with a credit card for security. Despite numerous attempts the system would not allow me to pay for a ticket. I visited the Museum in person and was told without a QR code, I could not go in. I asked if they had onsite internet, so that I could book at the entrance, to demonstrate the problem. I was told not. Really disappointed that I couldn't have a quiet visit to reflect.🙏🏻
Written May 28, 2024
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dodge440
London, England802 contributions
Apr 2024 • Family
Despite having read and seen lots about the atomic bombs we found this fascinating, deeply moving and thought provoking. The museum was quite busy and you had to crawl through the exhibits if you didn't want to miss anything but it was well worth it and it was a low cost entry as most places in Japan seem to be. Outside, The Atomic Dome also made you think deeply about what happened.
Written January 12, 2025
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AmarilisVos
Jabbeke, Belgium2,660 contributions
Nov 2024 • Family
We visited this museum on November 24th. The museum is very busy, so you have to shuffle through the narrow corridors on the top floor in droves to look at the information boards and photos. When it got too busy, a supervisor urged people not to stand still. The other two floors were more spacious and you didn't get a cramped feeling. You can buy paid tickets for an early morning or evening visit. This option is not available for disabled people who have free access with their European Disability Card.
Written December 17, 2024
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sapperjcsc
Zurich, Switzerland15 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
We queued for 15 minutes to pay for tickets, I got a discount of 100Yen as I had my passport to prove I was 65, my wife had to pay 200 Yen. The whole place was swarming with school children, all with assignment sheets to complete. The museum comprised of a long dark corridor with a few pictures on the wall, some old children's clothes in a display case and a few rusting twisted metal. There might have been other exhibits but in the shuffling crowd in the heat and lack of any space, we just wanted it to be over. My wife came close to a panic attack pleading with me to lead her out, we heard other British couples complaining.
I afraid it was the worst museum experience we have ever had and were so pleased that the corridor suddenly opened up and we could make our escape.
The whole museum was very poor, do your research online to gain historical insight, visit the park and see the Atomic dome and the paper crane displays and sit on shady benches and take in the atmosphere and ponder the historical circumstance that lead to the bomb. 115,000 people may have been killed but far more would have died if it had not been dropped.
I afraid it was the worst museum experience we have ever had and were so pleased that the corridor suddenly opened up and we could make our escape.
The whole museum was very poor, do your research online to gain historical insight, visit the park and see the Atomic dome and the paper crane displays and sit on shady benches and take in the atmosphere and ponder the historical circumstance that lead to the bomb. 115,000 people may have been killed but far more would have died if it had not been dropped.
Written May 14, 2024
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NDSuzieQ
Boston, MA210 contributions
Oct 2024 • Couples
Really enjoyed this museum. I paid the approx $1.50 online to purchase timed tickets in advance so we could enter early. Definitely recommend doing this as the museum was much more enjoyable when it was less full. I also got the audio guide which I also recommend. There is plenty of enlish subtitles through the museum - so it definitely isn't needed. However, I found several times it was nice to sit down (there are various benches/chairs throughout) and listen to several numbers at once and give my feet a break.
Written October 27, 2024
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JackyHilversum
Hilversum223 contributions
Nov 2024 • Couples
We were passing through with our medium suitcases and 2 heavy backpacks. We were told at the entrance that we could use one of their safes. Admission paid and at the vaults we discovered that they were all taken and unfortunately we didn't get a chance to visit the museum! The museum would do well to offer more safes to give everyone a chance in overcrowded Japan!
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Written December 5, 2024
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Simon A
Melbourne, Australia30 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
My travelling companion had been here before, so we warmed me about how emotionally traumatic visiting this place would be. We wasn’t wrong. It’s harrowing, thought provoking, informative, scary, but overall…very tastefully done. We got the English audio guide, and it was very informative, but you could probably get by without it
The museum was very busy when we were there, and as a Teacher, I was surprised young children were visiting. Personally, I wouldn’t take young children there. But this museum is an absolute must-see in Hiroshima, and it only costs $2 to enter.
The museum was very busy when we were there, and as a Teacher, I was surprised young children were visiting. Personally, I wouldn’t take young children there. But this museum is an absolute must-see in Hiroshima, and it only costs $2 to enter.
Written June 21, 2024
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OHKSO
Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
入口にチケットカウンターがあります。
200円なのでその場で支払いました。クレジットカード使用可。
Written November 16, 2024
ornela M
Buenos Aires, Argentina
hola! alguno sabe si hay audioguia en español??
Written August 12, 2019
Georg D
Carvoeiro, Portugal
Sorry that my answer is in english only.
There is (better: was) no Audio-Guide available in spanish.
But befor you go to Hiroshima ask for "Hiroshima Peace Volunteers"; there might be someone who speaks spanish.
Written September 9, 2019
I will be arriving by a cruise ship to Hiroshima, how would I get to Peace Memorial Museum
Thank you
Written October 1, 2018
Søren H
Alleroed Municipality, Denmark
Suggest you ask someone (or use Google ruteplanner) which trams you should take from your cruise terminal to the A Dome Memorial / Peace Memorial Museum. Trams in Hiroshima works very well. You get on and pay to the tram driver when you get out. It is fairly cheap.
Written October 2, 2018
Hi! I wanted to visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, museum and Atomic Bomb Dome. The website says that the entrance fee is 200 yen per adult, does it cover all above sites? Thank you for the help!
Written July 30, 2018
Debbie_and_family
Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
The peace park and dome are open to the public -although you can’t physically get into the dome. The entrance fee is for the museum only
Written August 1, 2018
Was there any estimated time when the renovations of the museum would be complete?
Written July 13, 2018
Südseetraum
Switzerland
It says Spring 2019.
The exhibition is now installed in the east building. Would be nice to know how the difference is, once it is open.
I already found the temporary version quite well-made.
Written September 28, 2018
Hannah_Manila
Metro Manila, Philippines
From Hiroshima station, can I reach the Peace Memorial Museum by foot or is it necessary to take a bus?
Written June 9, 2018
School70
Birmingham, United Kingdom
A tourist bus just outside the station will take you there. And if you have a valid JR pass, then the tide is free 🇯🇵
Written June 15, 2018
Laura P
Trento, Italy
Ciao,sto organizzando un viaggio in Giappone e quindi sto facendo dei conti approssimativi per quel che riguarda tutta la vacanza,qualcuno mi sa gentilmente dire quando costa l entrata del Museo della Pace,grazie in anticipo!
Written June 5, 2018
We have about 10 hours on our visit to Hiroshima. What are the must see’s and knows for the area?
Written May 29, 2018
GemmaLFR
Norwich, United Kingdom
Hi Kendra,
If you have a JR Pass, you are able to use the Sightseeing Loop Bus for free. This will take you to the sites you are most likely to want to see, including the Peace Park. Information on the stops can be found online. I can't put a website link in unfortunately, but just google Sightseeing Loop Bus JR Pass.
Definitely would recommend the museum. We took a short stroll through Hiroshima Hondori Shotengai one morning. I just loved all the stores and the style of it; there are also some lovely little places to eat there. If you are going to Osaka, you may not be too worried as they have a much larger shopping area but if you get time or you are just looking to grab a coffee or some lunch, this is as good a place as any.
We also grabbed lunch at a place called Hassei. You will eat like a king for not a lot of money and it had a great atmosphere too. There are reviews on Tripadvisor.
Have a wonderful time!
Gemma
Written May 29, 2018
dol2065
Sydney, Australia
we will be spending two days in Hiroshima is late April. Do you need to book tickets ahead online for the Peace Museum and or any of the other main attractions in Hiroshima ?
Thank you for your help !
Written February 10, 2018
HK_Sydney2013
Greater Sydney, Australia
The Hiroshima Peace Museum Staff will give the best answer to your question, but almost certainly you don't need to book tickets in advance. While at Hiroshima make sure to spend half a day (or more) visiting the Island of Miyajima - get a train to the wharf, then a short ferry ride to the Island. More than enough to see and do there, even without bothering to take the cable car to the highest point.
Written February 10, 2018
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