Hiroshima

Hiroshima is a remarkable city on the coast of western Japan, and its story is one of the most powerful you’ll ever hear. Decades ago, the city was devastated during World War II, but the people of Hiroshima refused to give up. They rebuilt their home into a thriving, beautiful place — and transformed it into a worldwide symbol of peace and hope. Walking through the city today, you feel both the weight of its history and the warmth of its spirit.

There is so much to discover here. A haunting ruined dome stands preserved near the riverbank as a reminder of why peace matters, while a nearby museum shares stories that will stay with you long after you leave. Out on the sparkling sea, a brilliant red gate appears to rise magically from the water near the sacred island of Miyajima — one of Japan’s most breathtaking sights.

Hiroshima is also a city of beautiful gestures. Every year, people from all over the world send millions of folded paper cranes here, inspired by a young local girl whose story of courage and hope touched the entire planet. Hiroshima truly shows that even after great hardship, kindness and rebuilding are always possible.

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Quick fact

Hiroshima is a vibrant city on the Seto Inland Sea that has been rebuilt into a thriving metropolis and international symbol of peace after World War II.

Fun fact

A young girl named Sadako Sasaki folded paper cranes in Hiroshima's hospital, inspired by the legend that folding 1,000 cranes grants a wish — and today people send millions of paper cranes to the Peace Memorial every year!

Landmarks

Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome)

This preserved ruined building, the only structure left standing near the explosion's center in 1945, stands as a powerful reminder of the importance of peace.

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

This important museum tells the story of Hiroshima's history and shares moving messages of hope and peace with visitors from all over the world.

Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima)

On the nearby island of Miyajima, a magnificent bright red torii gate appears to float on the sea at high tide — it is one of Japan's most iconic images.

Hiroshima Castle

Rebuilt after the war, this beautiful castle rising above a wide moat is nicknamed 'Carp Castle' and houses a fascinating museum about the region's history.