Children's Peace Monument

Naka Ward, Hiroshima

4.7★★★★★★★★★★1.5K reviews

Memorial to children who died due to the 1945 atomic bombing, usually surrounded by paper cranes.

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💎 Superbly rated but still under the radar — the kind of place locals know before the guides do.

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Address: 1 Nakajimacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0811, Japan

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★★★★★★★★★★D Y· 3 months ago
May26-incredibly poignant and special place. Busy of course. Go see the paper cranes....1000 to represent the little girl for whom the monument was erected. Seeing the students reading poems and praying. We rang the bell too.
★★★★★★★★★★Sami· 4 months ago
This is a very beautiful and touching monument. It is surrounded by thousands of traditional paper cranes (origamis) sent from all over the world, which makes the atmosphere very moving. It's a powerful symbol of hope and a must-see when…
★★★★★★★★★★BABU O VARGHESE· a year ago
It is located Inside Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, not far from the museum and Atomic Bomb Dome. It is immediately after the peace flame in the way to Dime. It was unveiled on Children’s Day in Japan in 1958 on fifth May. And dedicated…