Hiroshima Peace Park: hope

Hiroshima Peace Park is much more than just a green space. It is a place of recollection, a living memorial that bears witness to one of the darkest pages in the history of humanity. Located in the heart of the Japanese city of Hiroshima, this park was designed to commemorate the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing and promote peace in the world. Visiting this place full of emotions, we are invited to reflect on the disastrous consequences of the war and work for a more serene future.

Hiroshima Peace Park, A tribute to the victims

The park, designed by architect Kenzō Tange, extends over a large area and houses many monuments and commemorative structures. Among the most emblematic are:

• Genbaku Dome:This former industrial building was the only one that resisted the atomic explosion. It remains to recall the horror of that day and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Children’s Peace Memorial:This moving statue depicts a girl holding a dove, symbol of peace, and wearing a lotus flower, symbol of rebirth. She pays tribute to the thousands of child victims of the bomb.
• The Peace Memorial Museum:This museum presents personal objects, photographs and historical documents that tell the story of Hiroshima before and after the bomb. It also offers temporary exhibitions on topics related to nuclear peace and non-proliferation.

The Peace Memorial Museum: Testimonial of a Tragic History

At the heart of the Peace Park is the Peace Memorial Museum, a must-see place to understand the devastating impact of the atomic bomb. Through permanent and temporary exhibitions, the museum traces Hiroshima’s history before and after the disaster, presents personal objects of the victims and explains the long-term consequences of radiation.

Schedules and rates(subject to changes, please visit the official website for the latest information):

• Opening hours :
  • High season (March-July and August):8:30 – 19h00
  • Low season (September-November):8:30 – 6pm
  • December-February:8:30 – 17.00
  • Closure:30 and 31 December
• Rates:
  • Adults:200 yen
  • Students (with student card):100 yen
  • Lyceans and high school students:Free
  • Audioguides:Available in several languages, including French, for a surcharge.

Hiroshima Peace Park, A place for reflection and hope

Hiroshima Peace Park is more than just a place of memory. It is also a space for reflection on the challenges of peace and peaceful coexistence among peoples. Many events and activities are organized throughout the year to raise public awareness of these issues.

As you walk around the park, you are struck by the serenity there. Trees, ponds and gardens create an atmosphere conducive to meditation. It is a place where you can relax and find some inner peace.

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