Flame of Peace

Naka Ward, Hiroshima

4.8★★★★★★★★★★500 reviews

Sculpture of 2 hands cupping a flame, honoring those killed by the atom bomb dropped in 1945.

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We blend the rating (4.8) with the volume of 500 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.50 (out of 5).

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

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

Reviews from Google

★★★★★★★★★★Edoardo T.· 2 months ago
The Flame of Peace: a timeless warning. The Peace Memorial Park is impeccably maintained in every corner, as you would expect in Japan. I highly recommend taking a walk through it to stop and observe the famous Flame of Peace, which has…
★★★★★★★★★★Sami· 4 months ago
A very beautiful monument that fits perfectly within the continuity and flow of the Peace Memorial Park. Its symbolism—remaining lit until all nuclear weapons are gone—is very powerful. It creates a very moving perspective when viewed in…
★★★★★★★★★★Nitro G· 8 months ago
The Flame of Peace is one of the most quietly powerful elements within Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Unlike the more visually imposing monuments nearby, the Flame draws you in through its simplicity and symbolism. Set above a serene ref…