The Atomic Bomb Dome, in its original design, was completed as the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotional Hall, by Czech architect Jan Letzel on April 5th, 1915. However, as it stood just 160 meters from the epicenter of the atomic bomb, it suffered severe damage from the blast. With a gutted steel frame and damaged exterior, its known colloquially as the Atomic Bomb Dome, a building that stands in testament to the tragic history unfolded here.
The interior remains off limits, but visitors to the Dome still able to visit the outside. There are also evening illuminations that provide a magical atmosphere you can’t experience during the day.
The Atomic Bomb Dome sits in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a place known for its Peace Bell, Children’s Peace Monument, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and other sites that commemorate those who passed.
Just steps away in the park, you can also find Hiroshima Orizuru Tower, a 13-floor multipurpose facility that offers up views of the Atomic Bomb Dome from above, or a Ferris Wheels with ample views from above.
Highlights
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building is revered as an artifact of unforgettable history.
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the bare steel frame and war-torn exterior offer a real, untouched glimpse into history.
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is home to esteemed sites that celebrate the hope of world peace.
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Visitors to the Atomic Bomb Dome may view the exterior only. Inside access is not permitted.
