Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum
Hiroshima, Japan • 
Must Do
Must Do
Best months to visit
Apr, Oct
10°C – 20°C, pleasant spring weather with mild temperatures, high crowds, peak season
10°C – 20°C, pleasant spring weather with mild temperatures, high crowds, peak season
Walking required
No
Most of the Peace Memorial Park is wheelchair accessible, with paved paths and ramps. Some monuments may have steps, but alternatives are usually available. The Peace Memorial Museum is fully accessible with elevators.
Most of the Peace Memorial Park is wheelchair accessible, with paved paths and ramps. Some monuments may have steps, but alternatives are usually available. The Peace Memorial Museum is fully accessible with elevators.
Value for money
High
Free park and affordable museum entry, worth the experience.
Free park and affordable museum entry, worth the experience.
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Summarised by AI
Moving Experience
Couples found the park a deeply moving and educational experience, perfect for reflection.
Peaceful Reflection
Visitors felt the park offered a serene space for couples to reflect on history and peace.
Essential Visit
Travelers said the museum's exhibits were essential for understanding the human cost of conflict.
Overcrowded Museum
Couples noted that the museum can be extremely crowded, impacting the experience.
Emotionally Challenging
Visitors found the exhibits emotionally taxing, which could be overwhelming for some.
Long Wait
Couples reported potential for long queues, especially if they didn't book tickets in advance.
How to book
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Hours of operation
Monday
07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
Tuesday
07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
Wednesday
07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
Thursday
07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
Friday
07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
Saturday
07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
Sunday
07:30 AM - 07:00 PM
In-depth experience
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When to visit
We've analysed user reviews and geographical data, and identified the best and worst months to visit.
Month
Crowd Level
Weather
Availability
Our recommendation
December
LOW
4-11°C
Cold and crisp with occasional light rain or rare light snow. Generally clear skies but chilly temperatures.
Cold and crisp with occasional light rain or rare light snow. Generally clear skies but chilly temperatures.
Open
The Peace Memorial Museum is closed on December 30 and 31. Some outdoor areas may be less comfortable due to cold weather.
The Peace Memorial Museum is closed on December 30 and 31. Some outdoor areas may be less comfortable due to cold weather.
Not recommended
December in Hiroshima is cold but offers a serene atmosphere for visiting the Peace Memorial Park and Museum. The Hiroshima Dreamination illumination event on Peace Boulevard adds a festive touch to the city.
December in Hiroshima is cold but offers a serene atmosphere for visiting the Peace Memorial Park and Museum. The Hiroshima Dreamination illumination event on Peace Boulevard adds a festive touch to the city.
January
LOW
2-10°C
Cold and occasionally wet with possible light snow. Clear skies are common.
Cold and occasionally wet with possible light snow. Clear skies are common.
Open
No specific restrictions, but some outdoor areas may be less comfortable due to cold.
No specific restrictions, but some outdoor areas may be less comfortable due to cold.
Not recommended
January is the coldest month in Hiroshima. The Peace Memorial Park and Museum are open but outdoor exploration may be limited by weather.
January is the coldest month in Hiroshima. The Peace Memorial Park and Museum are open but outdoor exploration may be limited by weather.
February
LOW
2-11°C
Cold with occasional rain or light snow. Slightly warmer than January.
Cold with occasional rain or light snow. Slightly warmer than January.
Open
No specific restrictions, but some outdoor areas may be less comfortable due to cold.
No specific restrictions, but some outdoor areas may be less comfortable due to cold.
Not recommended
February remains cold in Hiroshima. The Peace Memorial Park and Museum offer a peaceful visit with few crowds.
February remains cold in Hiroshima. The Peace Memorial Park and Museum offer a peaceful visit with few crowds.
March
MEDIUM
5-14°C
Milder temperatures with occasional rain. Cherry blossoms start to bloom late in the month.
Milder temperatures with occasional rain. Cherry blossoms start to bloom late in the month.
Open
No specific restrictions. Park areas become more crowded during cherry blossom season.
No specific restrictions. Park areas become more crowded during cherry blossom season.
Recommended
March sees the start of spring in Hiroshima. The Peace Memorial Park becomes more lively as cherry blossoms begin to bloom.
March sees the start of spring in Hiroshima. The Peace Memorial Park becomes more lively as cherry blossoms begin to bloom.
How to get there
Bus
Recommended
The Hiroshima Sightseeing Loop Bus (Meipuru-pu) stops directly at the Heiwa Kinen Koen (Peace Memorial Park). Local buses, such as Hiroshima Bus No. 24, also stop at Heiwa Kinen Koen.
Taxi
Recommended
Taxis are readily available throughout the city. A taxi ride from JR Hiroshima Station to the Peace Memorial Park takes approximately 10-15 minutes.
Walking
Recommended
The Peace Memorial Park is easily accessible on foot. A walk from Chuo Dori Avenue, heading along Peace Boulevard and crossing the Motoyasu River, takes around 15 minutes.
Car
Visitors arriving by car will need to use paid parking lots in the surrounding area. Key roads leading towards the park include National Route 54 and Heiwa-Odori (Peace Boulevard).
Ferry
A ferry service operates directly from Miyajima to a pier near the A-Bomb Dome at the edge of the Peace Memorial Park.
Additional info
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Mobility
Wheelchair Accessible
Stairs Present
Seating Available
Flat Terrain
Elevator Available
Mobility Scooter Friendly
Ramps Available
Pregnancy
Suitable for pregnancy
Allowed during pregnancy
Driving
Driving License Required
Idp Required