Hiroshima, Japan

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima

Laid out by architect Kenzo Tange on the bombed Nakajima district, this riverside park opened in 1954. Its Cenotaph, Flame of Peace, and ruined Dome align on a single axis dedicated to remembrance and a future without nuclear weapons.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 34.3927, 132.4524

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