Commemorative project for the 30th anniversary of the registration of A-bomb Dome （Atomic Bomb Dome) as a World Heritage Site.
A-bomb Dome （Atomic Bomb Dome) will celebrate the 30th anniversary of its designation as a World Heritage Site on December 7, 2026.
To commemorate this, the Hiroshima City will be carrying out various projects around A-bomb Dome （Atomic Bomb Dome).
We encourage you to take this opportunity to visit Hiroshima, experience the "Spirit of Hiroshima"—a desire for the abolition of nuclear weapons and lasting world peace—and enjoy the diverse attractions of the Hiroshima, including its history, nature, and culture.
Commemorative Ceremony
To raise awareness and understanding of the preservation and transmission of the World Heritage Site, A-bomb Dome （Atomic Bomb Dome), a commemorative ceremony will be held the day before its World Heritage designation, featuring a presentation on the history of A-bomb Dome （Atomic Bomb Dome) and a concert using a piano that survived the atomic bombing. Date and Time: Sunday, December 6, 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM (tentative) Location: [Ceremony] 2nd floor of the Rest House in Hiroshima City Peace Memorial Park [Concert] Around the waterfront terrace (2nd floor of the Rest House in case of rain)
Light Show ~A Prayer for Peace, Illuminating the Future~
To share thoughts of peace and the wish to pass on A-bomb Dome （Atomic Bomb Dome) to future generations, we will be holding a light display using candlelight and other means. On weekends during the period, we will be holding a participatory event where you can write your wishes for peace and messages on candles and origami cranes to decorate the object. Period: December 6 (Sun) - January 31 (Sun) Participatory events will only be held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays during the period (excluding January 1-3), December 24, and January 11 (free of charge) Time: 5pm - 10pm (Registration for participatory events closes at 9pm) Location: North side of A-bomb Dome （Atomic Bomb Dome)(Peace Memorial Park)
Information Corner
An information corner will be set up north of A-bomb Dome （Atomic Bomb Dome) to introduce nearby peace-related facilities. Staff who can speak English will be stationed there to support your tour of the peace spots. Period: Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from December 6th to January 31st (excluding January 1st-3rd), and January 11th. Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Stamp rally
A stamp rally will be held where participants can visit peace-related facilities and collect original stamps from each facility in the "Hiroshima Peace Book" distributed at information corners and other locations. Period: December 6th (Sun) - January 31st (Sun) Stamp locations: 15 facilities in the city (planned) Participation fee: Free *Please check the information of each facility regarding holidays, etc.
*This project will be implemented using the Hiroshima Prefecture accommodation tax.
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