A-Bomb Dome
Historical Monument
An atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. Just about 160 meters northwest of the bomb’s hypocenter was the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, which was built in 1915. The building was destroyed by the explosion’s blast and heat rays, and while the ceiling was burned, miraculously the center portion of the main building escaped destruction, and the round steel frame of the dome on the top that remained came to be called the “A-Bomb Dome.” It is a building to tell future generations about the tragedy of war and destruction, and is registered as a world heritage site as a symbol to appeal to the world for the abolition of nuclear weapons and the importance of enduring peace.
Spot details
- Address
- Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Otemachi 1-10
- Area
- Hiroshima Area
- Hours
- Free appearance tour
- Closed
- open everyday
- Fees
- Free
- Parking Lot
- Not available
- Credit Card
- Not available
- Note
- * Only the exterior can be visited
Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN
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