Peace Memorial Park

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Peace Memorial Park, located in the center of Hiroshima City, is a vast park built near the hypocenter of the atomic bombing to convey the wish for eternal world peace. It houses the Atomic Bomb Dome, a World Heritage site, and the Peace Memorial Museum, which displays the reality of the atomic bombing. Many monuments are scattered throughout the park, including the Children's Peace Monument, where colorful paper cranes are offered from around the world. Every year on August 6, the Peace Memorial Ceremony is held here. It is a spiritual place where people from all over the world gather to pray for peace, offering a time for quiet reflection amidst the greenery and flowing rivers.

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Peace Memorial Park

Address: Nakajima Town, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Website: https://www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/site/hiroshima-park/7480.html
Operator: Peace Memorial Park

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