Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome)

Information

The Hiroshima Industrial Promotion Hall was constructed in 1915. This building was highly regarded for its imposing European style. On August 6, 1945, it was instantly destroyed by the first atomic bombing in history. Flames enveloped the ceiling of the dome and consumed the entire building, killing everyone within. Parts of the wall, which withstood the blast because it came from above, together with the steel frame of its dome. Because of its shape and circumstances, it came to be called the Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome in Japanese). The dome was the only structure left survive and have become a symbol of Hiroshima.
Atomic Bomb Dome serves as a historical witness to convey the tragedy of the first atomic bombing in the world's history and a symbol of our vow to abolish nuclear weapons, and for lasting world peace. Based on the World Heritage Convention, the A-Bomb Dome was registered on the UNESCO World Heritage list in December 1996.

Opening Hours

Open 24 hours

Closed

No closing days

Price / Entrance Fee

Admission Free

Access / Public Transport

Short walk from Genbaku Dome-mae Station on the Hiroden Main Line (M10)

Address / Location

1-10, Otemachi, Naka-ku Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima, 730-0051

Tweets

Dr Kirstin Ferguson @kirstinferguson - 2020-01-13: In the shadow of the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima and in chilly 6 degree weather, this synchronised swimming cerem… https://t.co/PU31ubYfG5
Brian Imagawa @rocketdog632 - 2020-01-09: The Genbaku Dome at Hiroshima reminding us of the horrors of Atomic Bombs and the tragic consequences of war. This… https://t.co/Tw8RHIIR3m
Jeremy Brahm @jeremybrahm - 2020-01-09: @UniWatch @PhilHecken look at the left sleeve and four different ball shapes. Globe, soccer ball, bird of peace and… https://t.co/P7JAEFp1p3
Shah Sinsuat @ShahSinsuat - 2020-01-09: The A-bomb Dome. A UNESCO world heritage site and the only structure left standing when the atomic bomb exploded 60… https://t.co/CH4DZvP5yQ
stuart Scarisbrick #FBPE 🇪🇺 @stuartwidnes - 2020-01-07: @stephenfarrow Lovely tram shots, how sad a stop called Atomic Bomb Dome. Saw your earlier shots of the dome,
Anarchyllect @anarchyllect - 2020-01-06: Atomic Bomb Dome. Author: Shawn Harquail #art #photography https://t.co/lmRV8W2eiF
Janette Millin Young @JanetteVILeg - 2020-01-06: Standing near the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima a couple of months ago gave me pause. Terror and war has gripped hu… https://t.co/Skxgnfouls
Yogi Ismail Gani @mail08 - 2020-01-05: Atomic Bomb Dome & Hiroshima Castle @ 広島城 (Hiroshima Castle) https://t.co/NTc1muzEZZ
MATTHEW ROSE @mistahcoughdrop - 2020-01-03: @cspanwj I wonder if that caller saying that dropping an atomic bomb on Japan has ever visited Hiroshima. Has anyo… https://t.co/b3BDmrvI4X
Archie Willard @ArchieWillard76 - 2020-01-01: “Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette was directed to report back to Congress within six months on 'the status of the R… https://t.co/pJzwcLqxls
Jocelyn @booboogal - 2020-01-01: visited the Atomic Bomb dome site since I was in the vicinity. I can't even imagine the horrors that hit the innoce… https://t.co/uaTE9YtO4S
Silence QGood Letters @SilenceQgood - 2020-01-01: “Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette was directed to report back to Congress within six months on 'the status of the R… https://t.co/pJzwcLqxls
AW @AW19471656 - 2019-12-31: @CBSNews The US Congress has demanded an investigation into a concrete dome full of nuclear waste, threatened by ri… https://t.co/rRr93QLfae
AW @AW19471656 - 2019-12-31: @shaunking The US Congress has demanded an investigation into a concrete dome full of nuclear waste, threatened by… https://t.co/GryT7BNmJF
George Abbey Jr @gwsajr - 2019-12-31: Dubbed 'the tomb', it holds tonnes of radioactive debris from dozens of US atomic bomb tests carried out during the… https://t.co/iwZMWI5UIG
Lucas @lucasecurd - 2019-12-30: @ZeeZeeMooMoo as for alternatives to atomic bombs, off the dome:

-assassinate the emperor/military governorship
-… https://t.co/QdxxQHMu4F
Sequoyah Wharton @Nostalgik - 2019-12-30: Hiroshima, a city on Japan’s Honshu Island, was largely destroyed by an atomic bomb during World War II. The other… https://t.co/OJcw9p9kdP
Holly @HollyBlomberg - 2019-12-29: Thanks to an amendment offered by @TulsiGabbard, the 2020 NDAA directs the Secretary of Energy to report back to Co… https://t.co/fTEr0tbxlh
Dr. CM Wong @koshime - 2019-12-28: Runit Dome, The Tomb https://t.co/377mOZ2IC3
Popbangcolour @Popbangcolour - 2019-12-28: Time to learn about what happened in #Hiroshima on August 6 1945, the ‘A Bomb dome’ is an eerie but poignant remind… https://t.co/cG6AUX0hd3
Andrew Teacher @andrewjteacher - 2019-12-27: Hiroshima’s Atomic Bomb Dome is a chilling reminder. https://t.co/ZETQ1Hni1o
Army Map Guy 🗺 @armymapguy - 2019-12-27: (1 of 2) Great to see the US Government is going to fund the clean up at Runit Dome on the Enewetak Atoll in the Pa… https://t.co/6yMk2S52Fb
PriscaLovesDJ💜 @priscapurple - 2019-12-27: January 18, 2019
Day 18 of 365: Atomic Bomb Dome. Hiroshima.
Day 5 of #KathNielLovesJapan @imdanielpadilla… https://t.co/4vncwFO5Qr
Simon - サイモン・コップ @simonodocopp - 2019-12-26: Atomic Bomb Dome. https://t.co/RNkZiiRXhg
항상 백현이편 ‘ㅅ’ @rainycotton - 2019-12-26: It’s Miniming’s turn for sightseeing today!

Miniming and mama visited the Atomic Bomb Dome this morning. It’s ver… https://t.co/epOBjv14NQ
Jeppi@12/22ToukenRanbuUtaawase @Jeppikachu - 2019-12-25: Atomic bomb dome #Hiroshima https://t.co/ApWywIycYP
Hiroto @Yq0gpKJUSHy9FXe - 2019-12-23: @GretaThunberg Greta, I live in Hiroshima. Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome or Peace Park if you have the opportunity to… https://t.co/WPu3G0mK7s
Hiroto @Yq0gpKJUSHy9FXe - 2019-12-23: @SPORTSDEPO_JP Greta, I live in Hiroshima. Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome or Peace Park if you have the opportunity to… https://t.co/1S6SwTDaM3
Archareer @Archareer1 - 2019-12-21: The Atomic Bomb Dome at night in Hiroshima, Japan [OC] [4009x400] #architecture #architect https://t.co/eVlMaesDis
BOKEH.I9N @bki9n - 2019-12-21: The Atomic Bomb Dome at night in Hiroshima, Japan [OC] [4009x400] https://t.co/XUq9XA5GHe https://t.co/sI7ZpHa6Ks