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Atomic Bomb Dome

原爆ドーム

The remains of the Industrial Promotion Hall near ground zero from the August 6, 1945 atomic bombing, designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996.

Updated 2026/07/12
Atomic Bomb Dome
Atomic Bomb Dome © Oilstreet, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Opening hours
Every dayAlways open
Admission
EveryoneFree
Links
Official websiteEnglish · Japanese
Access
1-10, Otemachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima
〒 730-0051How to get there
Nearest stationGenbaku Dome-mae Station
原爆ドーム前1 min walk from the station
Nearest bus stop原爆ドーム前2 min walk from the bus stop

The Atomic Bomb Dome, also known as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, is a ruin in Hiroshima, Japan. It is the remains of the former Industrial Promotion Hall, which was one of the few buildings left standing near ground zero after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The dome was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1996 as a symbol of the horrors of nuclear warfare and a reminder of the need for world peace. The dome is now a popular tourist destination and a symbol of the city's commitment to peace.

Getting There

Map: Getting to Atomic Bomb Dome. Legend: Hiroshima Electric Railway; Hiroshima Electric Railway; Hiroshima Electric Railway; Hiroshima Electric Railway; Hiroshima Electric Railway; Astram line; Hiroshima Electric Railway; Hiroshima Electric Railway; Shinkansen. Labelled stations: Okayama, Mihara, Fukuyama, Takatori, Kamiya-Cho-Nishi, Hondori, Kamiyacho-Higashi, Kencho-Mae, Fukuromachi, Hatchobori, Hiroshima.

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A museum dedicated to preserving the memory of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, featuring exhibits and artifacts that document its history.

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