Continue to appeal for the abolition of nuclear weapons and the realization of permanent world peace

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum was opened in 1955 with the aim of communicating the reality of the damage caused by the atomic bomb to people all over the world and contributing to the abolition of nuclear weapons and the realization of permanent world peace, which is the heart of Hiroshima. At 8:15 am on August 6, 1945, Hiroshima was the first in the world to be damaged by an atomic bomb. Most of the town was destroyed and many people lost their lives. Even those who barely survived suffered great physical and psychological damage, and many A-bomb survivors are still suffering. The Peace Memorial Museum collects and displays photographs and materials showing the remains of the A-bomb survivors and the devastation of the A-bomb, as well as the history of Hiroshima before and after the A-bomb and the situation during the nuclear age. In addition to holding lectures on A-bomb experience by A-bomb survivors, we also lend out materials for peace learning.

A panoramic view of Hiroshima city from the rooftop observatory

Located on the east side of the world heritage site "Atomic Bomb Dome", you can feel the wish and weight of peace through the changes in the current cityscape before and after the bombing. From the observation space on the wooden deck, you can see the two world heritage sites of Hiroshima at the same time, from the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome to Misen on Miyajima on a clear day. In addition, you can put the origami folded with the origami paper for the Orizuru Tower into the "Orizuru Wall" which is the symbol of the Orizuru Tower. Let's participate in the "Orizuru Wall" that is completed by accumulating the thoughts and prayers for peace gathered from all over the world. There is also a product hall with locally loved souvenirs and a cafe where you can taste the ingredients of Hiroshima, so it is ideal for a break.

Welcome to the world of "Mononoke"

Miyoshimachi, Miyoshi City, where this museum stands, is the setting for the Ino Mononokeroku. Ino mononokeroku is a youkai story that has been handed down over a wide area of ​​the country, and has been the subject of picture books, picture scrolls, and manga from the Edo period to the present day. In a place with such a historical background, the main building was opened with the donation of a huge collection of about 5,000 items from Mr. Koichi Yumoto, one of Japan's leading youkai collectors.

The original scenery of Japan, which is highly evaluated in the United States

Inihito's rice terraces were selected as the only "100 selections of rice terraces" by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries from Hiroshima Prefecture in July 1999. The Ini Rice Terraces Experience Meeting in spring and autumn also serves as a place to inherit traditional farming methods, such as planting old rice and drying harvested rice for the purpose of interacting with urban residents. In the WEB news special feature "Japan's 36 most beautiful places" of the American news broadcasting station "CNN", in Hiroshima prefecture, along with the world cultural heritage "Itsukushima Shrine", Akiota Town " Ini Rice Terraces ”was selected. Why don't you immerse yourself in the original scenery of Japan that has been recognized around the world?

A ship that connects Hiroshima-Kure-Matsuyama with a heart!

On the Hiroshima-Kure-Matsuyama route, the ship "Sea Paseo", which is based on the image of "Minna no Park, where you can enjoy the movement of the Seto Inland Sea," is in service. We have prepared various seat arrangements so that you can relax as you wish on board. Since I don't feel the sea breeze on the deck, I devised a way to enjoy the scenery of the Seto Inland Sea more comfortably.

One of the three famous bridges in Japan, a five-storied wooden arch bridge over the clear stream Nishikigawa

One of Japan's three famous bridges, a five-storied wooden arch bridge over the clear stream Nishikigawa. Founded in 1673 by Hiroyoshi Kikkawa, the lord of the Iwakuni domain, the structure of the arched bridge is elaborate and original, and it is said to be impeccable even from the viewpoint of modern bridge engineering. As the name "Nishiki" suggests, you can enjoy the colorful scenery of the four seasons, with cherry blossoms in the spring, night views of cormorant fishing and fireworks in the summer, colored leaves in the fall, and snow makeup in the winter.