Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Last updated 2026-10-29
By Global Travel Guide Editorial Team
Introduction
The park was laid out after the war on the area around the hypocenter. The A-Bomb Dome is the remains of the Industrial Promotion Hall, preserved as a symbol; the cenotaph lists the names of victims, and the peace flame burns in the middle. The Peace Memorial Museum explains the bombing and its aftermath. The park is free; the museum charges a small fee and has seasonal hours. Tram 2 or 6 stops at Genbaku Dome-mae.
Ticket Price
The park and Atomic Bomb Dome are free; the Peace Memorial Museum costs JPY 200 (≈ USD 1.3).
Opening Hours
The park itself is open 24 hours and free. The Peace Memorial Museum is generally open 8:30-18:00, 8:30-19:00 in August and 8:30-17:00 from December to February, with last entry 30 minutes before closing; closed 30 December-1 January.
Transportation
Tram 2 or 6 to Genbaku Dome-mae, or JR Hiroshima station then a 15-minute bus ride.
Best Season
In Japan, for Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the best window is late Mar-early Apr or Oct-Nov; May-Jun and Sep-Oct are also mild.
Pro Tip: Start at the Peace Memorial Museum
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Start at the Peace Memorial Museum The museum explains the bombing and its aftermath; visit it before walking the park. Allow at least two hours and keep voices low in the exhibition.
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Frequently Asked Questions4 questions
Visit the Peace Memorial Museum first for context, then walk to the dome and the cenotaph. The museum is emotionally heavy, so many people prefer a quiet break afterward.
Take tram 2 or 6 to Genbaku Dome-mae, or a 15-minute bus from JR Hiroshima station. The park is a short walk from the tram stop.
The museum is generally open 8:30-18:00 from March to July, 8:30-19:00 in August, and 8:30-17:00 from December to February. It closes over New Year.
Allow 2-3 hours for the park, the museum and the dome. The museum is emotionally heavy, so leave time afterward.