Practical Information for Visitors

Practical Information for Visitor

Planning Your Visit

• Opening Hours: The park itself is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can visit at any time, even late at night or early in the morning.

• Admission Fee: FREE. There is no entrance fee to enter the park ground
• Note: Only the Peace Memorial Museum requires an admission fee.

Key Facilities

Peace Memorial Museum

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum collects and displays belongings left by the victims, photos, and other materials that convey the horror of that event, supplemented by exhibits that describe Hiroshima before and after the bombing and others that present the current status of the nuclear age.

https://hpmmuseum.jp/?lang=eng

• The main facility for learning about the atomic bombing.
• Tip: Includes a museum shop (books, postcards) and audio guide rentals.

The Rest House

Hiroshima City Peace Memorial Park Rest House

The rest house is located at the end of Motoyasu Bridge, which connects the World Heritage Site of the Atomic Bomb Dome (Naka Ward, Hiroshima City) and Peace Memorial Park.
The rest house is an A-bombed building based on the at the time retro-modern Taishoya Kimono Shop built in 1929.
The building was renovated and reopened in July 2020 as a tourist information center and rest area for the city of Hiroshima.
The A-bombed building, restored to its original form, will serve as a starting point for connecting visitors to the Peace Memorial Park with various attractions such as history, regional development, and tourism.
It serves as a place to pass on memories of peace culture to visitors, and it is a center of exchange to learn about and experience the charms of Hiroshima expanding the wings of our imagination.

https://hiroshima-resthouse.com/

• Located near the bridge to the Dome. It offers tourist maps, a cafe, and a souvenir shop.

Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims

Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims

The Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims was built in Hiroshima, by the national government to keep a record of the victims of the bombing and pray for lasting world peace, as well as to deepen international understanding of the horrors of the atomic bombing and pass down the memoirs of the survivors to future generations.

https://www.hiro-tsuitokinenkan.go.jp/en/

• Located underground between the Museum and the Cenotaph.

• A quiet space for reading survivor testimonies and viewing names/photos of victims. Free entry.

Peace Memorial Museum

Online Booking:

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Permanent Exhibitions Admission - Klook United States

Klook Travel

https://www.klook.com/en-US/activity/106669-hiroshima-peace-memorial-museum-permanent-exhibitions-admission/

"Exclusive Entry" for Online Ticket Holders (Best for Avoiding Crowds):

• Dec – Feb: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM / 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

• Sep – Nov & Mar – Jul: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM / 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

• August: 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM / 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Crowd Forecast & Peak Times:

Busiest Seasons:

• School Trip Seasons: Late May and mid-October to mid-November. The museum will be packed with large groups of students.

• Specific Dates: August 5th & 6th (Peace Memorial Ceremony) and the Obon holiday (mid-August).

• Holiday Periods: Cherry Blossom season (late March to early April) and Golden Week (late April to early May).

Off-Peak Season:

Peak Hours:

• 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Tip: Aim for the "Exclusive Entry" hours (early morning or late afternoon) to avoid these peaks.