Educational, moving, thought provoking, moving, angering, saddening . All things to attribute to the location of the world’s first nuclear/atomic weapon use. A prescient and critical reminder of what horrors the human mind is capable of if given the tools and authority to enact its more primal urges. Even more important given today’s global political climate.

The Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims is a place to mourn the atomic bomb victims and for future generations to learn about what happened in this tragic event. Inside the hall, there is a fountain at the center surrounded by a wall with the scenery of Hiroshima after the bombing. The fountain symbolizes the desperate need that the blast victims had for water. The hall is a place for mourning so please be repectful and quiet during your visit. I also recommend checking out their special exhibition “A Blank in the Weather Map - The Hiroshima of the Weather Experts”. It tells the story of what happened to a group of weather experts during and after the bombing. Its a video about how they encountered, survived and spent lots of effort researching after the bombing. Admission is free and I highly recommend people to give it a visit.

It’s a very well set out museum and is very hard hitting obliviously, however having been to the atomic bomb museum in Nagasaki we felt down by how packed it was. Despite going during the weekday at out of peak season it was still heaving with people. Despite this the exhibits really made you get into the mindset of the people who experienced and survived the bomb. Worth the visit but definitely go to the museum in Nagasaki as well.

Inside feels like inside of some giant tomb. Respect for the dead. May such tragedy never again happen.

The Hall of Remembrance is provided for recollection of the victims, prayer for the peaceful repose of their souls and contemplation of peace. The hall shows the epicenter of the blast from the atomic bomb drop over Hiroshima in 1945 and the impact on the surroundings. Entrance is free and I can highly recommend to visit the hall of remembrance.

Beautiful and quieter than the main museum in the peace park, and definitely worth visiting. Being here truly gives you a sense of the impact on individual lives affected by the bomb, and there's a database that let's you look up victims and see their outcomes.

The design of the memorial hall was excellent in all aspects. The hall truly solidifies the souls lost in Hiroshima during the Second World War. During my visit, there was a short documentary video which provided insights about some of the survivors stories. It is highly recommended to the visit the memorial hall after visiting the museum noting that it is free of charge. Overall all visit duration is about fifteen (15) to thirty (30) minutes.

There were too many people waiting for entering the Peace museum, so I decided to visit the Memorial Hall instead. It wasn't a bad decision. I highly recommend to spend at least half an hour there.

The Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall offered a remarkable experience, and the best part was its free admission. Stepping into the memorial hall, I was struck by its solemn and respectful atmosphere. The exhibits and displays showcased the devastating impact of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima and paid tribute to the countless lives lost. It was a deeply moving and thought-provoking journey through history.

Very insightful. The hall provides the records of victims of the bomb. You can utilize the registry to search information about them. Furthermore, the bottom area provides a 360 degree observation of what it looked like after the bomb fell. I could not possibly imagine seeing that with my own eyes.

Very deep and meaningful experience, exhibits strike a balance between information and solemnity. Our daughter is 9 and the picture and information were not too graphic. The whole park is and incredibly peaceful and beautiful

The Hall Of Remembrance - With a clock showing time of 8:15, when A-bomb was dropped, this memorial captures the panoramic view of the Hiroshima city before bombing. The dramatic retelling of the missionaries was the second biggest highlight of this memorial. There is a library too if one is interested in knowing more. The panoramic wall places the same number of bricks as the number of people died on that day. There is even a digital kiosks using which one can search for the specific person who died on that fateful day.

Peace Memorial Hall was one of my impactful places that I visited in Hiroshima. Its a very simple memorial, but it is gorgeous and a very emotional experience.

Incredible experience to understanding of the most horrific war tragedy. Should provide every words every signs in four languages including Chinese and Korean. All the videos should have English subtitles to send messages to the world.

A place to go and learn more about the atrocity of the bombing This place is free to the general public They got access and toilets

A moving and thought provoking memorial to the tragedy. Well worth taking the time to slowly walk through, reading everything and understanding the symbolism of the hall. A very powerful experience and a must visit destination.

Everyone needs to have seen this atleast once in their life. Very surreal, not as despressing as expected. Very great museum experience. Was quite crowded around memorial day ( Aug 7th)

Seen so much in my life about this historic city ... There are no words to describe the experience ... Everyone should see this .The world needs more peace

A good visualization of a significant historical event. You can feel the solemnity in the area. In the museum itself i didn't bother to take pictures because the mood was so heavy. The ones posted here are from the hall of remembrance.

This is a very informative memorial & is well with the time to visit. They do play a video that is about 30 mins long, which gives a first hand perspective of what it was like the day Hiroshima was destroyed. The stories are very touching.

It's a sad historical place to visit be prepared to cry exploring the melancholy events and suffering of the people Hiroshima during the A-bomb

An experience I will never forget. There are some rather gory pictures and very emotional stories.

Very impressive and beautiful memorial. Must-do when visiting Hiroshima. In spring combine with the cherry blossom along the Motoyasu river.

Just visit the place and seat inside quitely for sometimes..... U will hear Whisper

A National hall dedicated to the people of Hiroshima that was the victim of the horrendous booming during WWII. It collected the names and pictures during and after the war. At the end of the tour just take a time to watch and listen to the story of those who survive and documented by taking picture of what really happen after the booming. It is free to enter and you will be given a pamphlet explaining of what you going to see inside.

Visited this place at Summer Holiday. It was so nice that they provided phamplet that written in different languages, helped me to understand better about the place. At some places, it said not to take a picture of the bombing victim, so please be mindful.

A very harrowing museum of a very indiscriminate attack. Definitely will change your view on a lot of things.

good place to walk,bike and know the history of hiroshima.There's a also a lot of students on their fieldtrip.

The stark simplicity of this memorial to the victims of the atomic devastation is in extreme contrast to the sheer horror those poor people must have experienced in their final moments. Very emotionally charged, I implore anyone who visits to take a moment to sit and contemplate what happened on that day.

Entry is 200 yen and definitely worth visiting. It's very sad to see but a must stop

A very nice memorial for the bombing of Hiroshima. The clock showing the time of the bombing on a pile of debris as time stands still. The names and pictures of the victims and all the videos. The underground 360 degree view of the city. It is very touching.

So peaceful and soothing