Peace Memorial Ceremony (Hiroshima City Atomic Bomb Victims' Memorial Ceremony and Peace Memorial Ceremony)
Ceremony for Honoring the Atomic Bomb Victims and Praying for Lasting World Peace
The Peace Memorial Ceremony is held in front of the Atomic Bomb Victims' Memorial (Hiroshima Peace Memorial Monument) located in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, with participation from many citizens, including the families of atomic bomb victims. The peace declaration made by the Mayor of Hiroshima is sent to countries around the world, continuously calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons and the realization of permanent world peace. At 8:15 AM, when the atomic bomb was dropped, peace bells and sirens are sounded, and a moment of silence is observed for one minute at the ceremony venue, in homes, and workplaces, expressing condolences and hopes for lasting peace.
Map & Location
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
From Hiroshima IC, head south on Route 54, turn left at the intersection with Jonan Street, turn right at the next signal, turn right at the Kamiya-cho intersection, and go west for about 400 meters.
Take the Hiroshima Electric Railway Line 1 from JR Hiroshima Station and get off at 'Hondori' or 'Fukuro-machi,' then walk about 10 minutes. Get off at 'Hiroshima Bus' at 'Peace Memorial Park.'
Details about Peace Memorial Ceremony (Hiroshima City Atomic Bomb Victims' Memorial Ceremony and Peace Memorial Ceremony)
- Date & Time
- 8/6(Wed) 08:00～08:50
- Note
- To ensure a safe ceremony that everyone can participate in with peace of mind, entry restrictions will be enforced in the Peace Memorial Park from 5 AM to 9 AM, and baggage checks will be conducted. For details on restrictions and precautions upon entry, please refer to the Hiroshima City website.
- Venue
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Address
- Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
- parking
- On the day of the event, traffic regulations will be enforced on roads around the Peace Memorial Park.
- Access
- From Hiroshima IC, head south on Route 54, turn left at the intersection with Jonan Street, turn right at the next signal, turn right at the Kamiya-cho intersection, and go west for about 400 meters.
- Access (Public)
- Take the Hiroshima Electric Railway Line 1 from JR Hiroshima Station and get off at 'Hondori' or 'Fukuro-machi,' then walk about 10 minutes. Get off at 'Hiroshima Bus' at 'Peace Memorial Park.'
- Contact
- 082-504-2103 （Citizen Activities Promotion Division, Citizen Bureau, General Affairs Section）
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