Atomic Bomb Dome, Chugoku, Japan

5Rumples 5:00 PM Sep 21, 2020

Stark Reminder of Atomic Blast
This well-maintained shell of the former 1914 Industrial Promotion Hall clearly shows the effects of the nearby Aug. 6, 1945, atomic blast. It is one of only a few structures not totally demolished in the immediate 1.9-mile area. The building remains my most vivid recollection of the monuments and memorials I saw when visiting Hiroshima's Peace Park in October 2019. I found it to be amazing that any part of the 4-story structure, topped by a steel dome, and just 525 feet from ground zero, survived. The same cannot be said for the people inside. They died instantly and fire destroyed the interior. Atomic Bomb Dome stands behind a low fence, across the Motoyasu River, away from the main part of the Peace Park. It is a true landmark and impossible to miss in the distance. We reached the building by ambling down a wide walking path, shared with many others. Information signs in English give many details about what happened here. My initial impression was pure horror, which slowly changed to the hope for world peace and the elimination of nuclear weapons worldwide.

4Rob 5:00 PM Jan 18, 2020

Great memorial site
If you plan on walking through the Peace Park, you won’t miss the Atomic Bomb Dome. I’d recommend going to the museum first to see the history behind it and then seeing it. This way, it’s a lot more realistic. It’s quite a site to see and experience and you’ll just take in so much while standing outside taking pics. There’s a 360° view of it, so be sure to walk across the river and behind it as you’ll get some great pics when walking around.