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Peace Memorial Park and Museum 平和記念公園

Checked October 2026 · next check January 2027 · On our list

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Visiting Peace Memorial Park and Museum today

  • What it is: The park near the 1945 hypocentre, with the Atomic Bomb Dome, Cenotaph and many memorials, and the Peace Memorial Museum telling the story of the bombing.
  • Getting there: From JR Hiroshima Station, take tram Line 1 (for Hiroshima Port) to Hondori or Fukuro-machi and walk about 400 m west, or ride the Meipuru-pu loop bus to Heiwa Koen-mae.
  • Hours: Park always open. Museum 7:30–19:00 Mar–Nov (20:00 in August), 7:30–18:00 Dec–Feb; last entry 30 minutes before. Closed 30–31 Dec and briefly in mid-February.
  • Admission: Park free. The museum charges a small fee; entry 7:30–8:30 and in the evening slots needs an online advance ticket.
  • Tip: Summer queues are long; in 2026 the museum was reservation-only from 8 to 16 August, so book web tickets ahead for August visits.
Best timeGood any time of yearAny time; August 6 brings the memorial ceremony and lantern floating, with big crowds

Checked against: Peace Memorial Museum hours – Hiroshima City FAQ · Peace Memorial Day 2026 opening notice – Hiroshima City · Access to Peace Memorial Park – Dive! Hiroshima · Hiroshima A-Bomb Museum to go reservation-only Aug. 8-16 (Adnkronos). Check opening times and prices before you go.

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We haven't been yet, so there are no photos here. The notes above come from official sources and are checked every quarter. Our own photos and story will appear here after we visit.