Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims

🏛️ Museums · Hiroshima, Hiroshima · ★4.7 (1,843)

A profoundly moving underground memorial dedicated to honoring the individual victims of the 1945 atomic bombing through personal stories, photographs, and testimonies. The circular Hall of Remembrance features 140,000 tiles representing each life lost, surrounding a central water basin that symbolizes the victims' final pleas. Unlike the artifact-focused museum nearby, this quiet space emphasizes the human dignity and memories of those who perished, offering survivor testimonies and a searchable database of names and portraits.

Visitor Information

📍 Address

Hiroshima, Hiroshima

🎫 Admission

Free

🚉 Access

10 min walk from Genbaku-Dome-mae stop

🕐 Hours

Fri	0830 – 1800
Mon	0830 – 1800
Sat	0830 – 1800
Sun	0830 – 1800
Thu	0830 – 1800
Tue	0830 – 1800
Wed	0830 – 1800

🌐 Official

Official Website

💡 Tips for Visitors

Entry is free. Video testimonies and many survivor memoirs are available in English and multiple languages. Plan to spend 45-60 minutes here and allow time for quiet reflection—this is a solemn memorial space best experienced slowly. Visit early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds, especially during summer.