Children's Peace Monument
Attraction
4.6 (927 reviews)
Memorial to children who died due to the 1945 atomic bombing, usually surrounded by paper cranes.
1 Nakajimacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0811, Japan
+81 82-242-7831
Highlights from Reviews
• commemorates children
The monument commemorates Sadako Sasaki and all the children whose lives were tragically cut short by the atomic bomb.
• interactive bell
Features a bell that visitors can ring to honor the memory of the victims, adding a solemn and interactive element to the visit.
• statue of Sadako
Features a statue of Sadako Sasaki holding a paper crane, symbolizing hope and peace.
• origami cranes
Surrounded by thousands of colorful paper cranes sent from around the world, representing hope for a future without nuclear weapons.
• place of reflection
Serves as a place of meditation and reflection on the devastating consequences of war and the crucial importance of peace.
