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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
平和記念公園 · 나카 구 (히로시마 시)
memorial park located in Hiroshima, Japan
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:43
Welcome to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. As we stand here today, it is essential to understand the profound transformation of this specific geography. …
Listen in the app2The Atomic Bomb Dome — A Skeletal Witness2:30
We begin at the most iconic structure in Hiroshima, the Atomic Bomb Dome, known locally as the Genbaku Dome. This building was originally completed in 1915 and served as the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall. …
Listen in the app3Motoyasu Bridge — A Path of Resilience2:00
As we cross the Motoyasu Bridge, we are walking over a site of immense historical and sensory significance. The original bridge at this location was built over 400 years ago, during the city's era as a castle town. …
Listen in the app4Children's Peace Monument — The Paper Crane Legend2:02
Directly ahead is the Children's Peace Monument, perhaps the most emotionally resonant spot for visitors. At the top of this three-legged pedestal stands a bronze statue of a young girl holding a golden wire crane high above her…
Listen in the app5Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims — The Arch of Names1:51
We now approach the Memorial Cenotaph, the spiritual heart of the park. Designed by Kenzo Tange in 1952, this saddle-shaped concrete arch is officially known as the Memorial Monument for Hiroshima, City of Peace. …
Listen in the app6The Flame of Peace — A Perpetual Vigil1:35
Just beyond the Cenotaph sits the Flame of Peace. This monument, which has been burning continuously since it was first lit on August 1, 1964, rests upon a pedestal designed to resemble two hands joined at the wrists with the…
Listen in the app7Memorial Burial Mound — The Unclaimed Souls1:37
As we move toward the northwest corner of the park, we encounter the Atomic Bomb Memorial Burial Mound. This grass-covered mound may appear simple, but it is one of the most somber locations on the grounds. …
Listen in the app8Korean Victims Memorial — Honoring the Marginalized1:43
This monument, the Cenotaph for Korean Victims, addresses a vital and often overlooked aspect of Hiroshima's history. During the colonial era, many Koreans were brought to Japan as forced laborers or migrated for work. …
Listen in the app9Memorial Tower for Mobilized Students1:41
Finally, we visit the Memorial Tower for Mobilized Students. This twelve-meter-high concrete tower, finished with beautiful Arita-yaki ceramic tiles, is dedicated to the students who were mobilized for labor service during the…
Listen in the app10Closing1:31
Our journey through the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park concludes here, but the intellectual and emotional resonance of this place should remain with you. We have transitioned from the skeletal ruins of the Atomic Bomb Dome to the…
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What is Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park?
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a place in 나카 구 (히로시마 시) with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 나카 구 (히로시마 시) |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 19 min 13 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 34.3927, 132.4524 |
| Last updated |
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