What this area is like
The Atomic Bomb Dome and the Peace Memorial Park recall 6 August 1945. The Peace Memorial Museum tells the story through personal belongings and testimonies. Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien garden are nearby.
Allow at least two hours for the museum, which can be crowded; arrive at opening time.
Choose your next step
Places to see in this area
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
The museum in Peace Memorial Park that records the atomic bombing of 6 August 1945 through survivors’ belongings and testimony.
- Access
- In Peace Memorial Park. Take the tram to Genbaku Dome-mae or Chuden-mae, or the sightseeing loop bus to Peace Memorial Park.
- Hours
- From 7:30. Closes 19:00 March–July and September–November, 20:00 in August, 18:00 December–February.
- Fee
- Adults ¥200; high school ¥100; junior high and younger free.
- Address
- 1-2 Nakajima-cho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima
Queues build from late morning. Arriving at opening, or using the early-morning slot with an online reservation, is calmer. Allow at least 90 minutes.
Shukkeien Garden
A strolling garden from 1620 built around a pond with small islands, bridges and tea houses.
- Access
- Take the Hakushima Line tram to Shukkeien-mae.
- Hours
- 16 March–15 September 9:00–18:00; 16 September–15 March 9:00–17:00 (last entry 30 minutes before). Closed 29–31 December.
- Fee
- Adults ¥350; university ¥150; high school and younger free.
- Address
- 2-11 Kaminobori-cho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima
A quiet place to slow down after the museum. The circuit takes about 30 minutes.
How to plan your time here
- Spend the morning at Peace Memorial Park and the museum, then have okonomiyaki for lunch.
- Hiroshima is about 1 hour 30 minutes from Shin-Osaka by Nozomi. Staying a night lets you add Miyajima the next morning.
Information checked 26 October 2026. Plans are JapaLens editorial suggestions, not on-site reviews. Hours and fees can change; check the official page before you go.