Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

About

A powerful museum with survivor testimonies, a heartbreaking but essential experience.

Why go

• Puts everything into perspective and stays with you
• A powerful, essential experience
• Learn about Japan just that little bit better for having been

Must try

• Peace Memorial Museum
• Atomic Bomb Dome
• Peace Memorial Park
• Sadako's cranes
• Human Shadow Etched in Stone

Pro tips

• Allow several hours to visit
• Visit early in the morning to avoid long queue
• Book tickets in advance
• Take your time
• Walk in the city

Good to know

• Very confronting museum
• Trigger warning before entering
• Very crowded, visit on casual days

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (27828 reviews)

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