Rethinking Peace from War Ruins

There are many places in Hiroshima that appeal for peace

By Hiroshima Tourism Association (HIT)

The Atomic Bomb Dome (2023) by HITHiroshima Tourism Association (HIT)

What is an atomic bombed building?

The city of Hiroshima registered it in the ledger as a building that conveys the traces of the atomic bombing and historical properties The existing buildings within 5 km of the hypocenter are called “A-bombed buildings.

A-bombed train (2023) by HITHiroshima Tourism Association (HIT)

Thinking about peace through atomic bombed buildings

Some of the atomic bombed buildings are being used for active use, and many of them are closely related to daily life, such as department stores. Let's think about peace through the existing atomic bombed buildings that are being used in everyday life.

Takatori Battery Remains (2023) by HITHiroshima Tourism Association (HIT)

A place with remnants of war

There are places in Japan where war ruins remain, and they were also scattered throughout Hiroshima prefecture. Today, like the Atomic Bomb Dome and the Peace Memorial Park, it serves as a place to look back on the tragic past and appeal for peace.

Peace Memorial Museum (2023) by HITHiroshima Tourism Association (HIT)

Deepen your understanding of war and peace

Hiroshima is a valuable city where you can think about war and peace.

Irifuneyama Memorial Hall (2023) by HITHiroshima Tourism Association (HIT)

Battleship Yamato (2023) by HITHiroshima Tourism Association (HIT)

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