Atomic Bomb Dome

🗺 Landmarks · Hiroshima, Hiroshima · ★4.7 (34,075)

The Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stands as the haunting skeletal remains of the only structure left near the hypocenter of the 1945 atomic bombing. Designed in 1915 by Czech architect Jan Letzel, this former Industrial Promotion Hall survived due to the near-vertical blast, preserving its iconic steel dome while everything around it was leveled. Today, it serves as a powerful symbol of peace and nuclear disarmament, illuminated at night and surrounded by survivor trees that continue to grow as testament to resilience.

Visitor Information

📍 Address

Hiroshima, Hiroshima

🎫 Admission

Free

🚉 Access

5 min walk from Genbaku-Dome-mae stop

🕐 Hours

Sun	0000 – 2400

🌐 Official

Official Website

💡 Tips for Visitors

Visit the nearby Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (purchase tickets online in advance for faster entry) to gain full context of the dome's significance. The site is free to view from the exterior and is particularly moving at dusk when illuminated; plan 2-3 hours to explore both the dome and surrounding Peace Memorial Park. English signage and audio guides are available at the museum, and the riverside area offers seating for quiet reflection.