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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Hiroshima

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For a sobering reminder of the horrors of nuclear warfare, visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. One of the museum's two wings details the history of Hiroshima, the development of and decision to use the bomb, and the following discussions surrounding nuclear warfare and disarmament. The other wing goes into detail about the devastating damage and longer-term effects of the bomb. Don't miss the A-Bomb dome on site, one of the few buildings in the area that has been left in the same condition since the day of the bombing. Use our Hiroshima trip maker app to add Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and other attractions to your Hiroshima vacation plans.

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• By Nicky H

  It's amazing how the residents of Hiroshima (where the first nuclear bomb was dropped on humankind) have taken it on board to use the events of August 6th 1945 to strive for peace in the world. This i...  more »

• By AhBea

  For the Japanese to exhibit this part of their history and phrase it as ‘ Japan was on the war of path and initiated the conflict’ was reflective of how far they have come since this bombing. Parts of...  more »

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• By Rebecca Nevin

  Lots of reading means you can easily spend hours here, but the information is well organized, compelling and easy to follow. It will give you chills but it is an important educational experience. Having traveled to other "war" museums I felt the presentation of information was very factual and non-biased, which is a difficult achievement. Highly recommend to all visitors.

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• By Juan Sebastian Uribe Maldonado

  An absolutely must in Japan! The heavy meaning of the memorial and the museums in the zone is to great for humanity. I suggest to expend from 2-3h in there to access the museum, read the meaning of every location and memorial. An excellent place for reflection as an human being.

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