Question 1

How do I get there? How long from Hiroshima Station?

Accepted Answer

From JR Hiroshima Station take the Hiroshima Electric Railway to Genbaku Dome-mae and walk about 10 minutes; the tram takes about 16 minutes. By bus it is about 20 minutes from Hiroshima Station.

Question 2

Is there an audio guide?

Accepted Answer

Audio guides are available at 400 yen per unit, or 350 yen for groups taking 30 or more.

Question 3

Do I need to book?

Accepted Answer

If you want to enter at a time when crowds are expected (7:30-8:30 and certain evening hours), we recommend choosing an entry time and buying a ticket online in advance. Depending on how busy it is on the day, however, entry at the chosen time cannot always be guaranteed.

Question 4

What about opening over the New Year?

Accepted Answer

The museum is closed on 30 and 31 December. The information and materials room closes from 29 December to 1 January. There is also a closure of a few days in mid-February for the exhibition changeover.

Question 5

Can I hear a survivor's testimony?

Accepted Answer

Talks by survivors of the bombing and screenings of films about the bomb are held. Please see the official website for dates and details.

Question 6

Can I visit together with the Atomic Bomb Dome?

Accepted Answer

The Peace Memorial Park adjoins the Atomic Bomb Dome, so the two can be visited together. Smoking is prohibited throughout the park.

Question 7

What are the opening hours? Do they change by season?

Accepted Answer

They do change by season. March to July and September to November: 7:30-19:00. August: 7:30-20:00 (closing at 21:00 on 5 and 6 August). December to February: 7:30-18:00. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Question 8

How much is admission? Does anyone enter free?

Accepted Answer

Admission to the permanent exhibition is 200 yen for adults, 100 yen for high school students and free for junior high school age and under. Visitors aged 65 and over pay 100 yen on production of proof of age, and holders of a disability certificate enter free. Groups of 30 or more pay 160 yen for adults.

Question 9

How long does a visit take?

Accepted Answer

Seeing the Main Building and East Building carefully generally takes 1 to 2 hours. Talks by survivors of the bombing and screenings of films about the bomb are also held, which take further time.

Question 10

Can I take photographs inside?

Accepted Answer

Photography for personal record without flash is allowed and needs no application. Tripods and selfie sticks are not permitted. If your camera makes a shutter sound, please be considerate of other visitors. Other photography, such as for commercial purposes, requires an application.

Question 11

Can I leave my luggage?

Accepted Answer

Please do not bring large items of luggage. There are coin lockers on the ground floor of the East Building.

Question 12

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

There is no public car park inside the Peace Memorial Park. Please use a paid car park nearby. Smoking is prohibited throughout the park.

Question 13

When is it closed?

Accepted Answer

30 and 31 December, and during the exhibition changeover in mid-February.

Question 14

How much is admission?

Accepted Answer

Permanent exhibition: adults 200 yen, high school students 100 yen, junior high school age and under free. Audio guide 400 yen per unit.

Question 15

What are the opening hours?

Accepted Answer

March to July and September to November: 7:30-19:00. August: 7:30-20:00 (closing at 21:00 on 5 and 6 August). December to February: 7:30-18:00. Last admission is 30 minutes before closing.

Question 16

How do I get there?

Accepted Answer

From JR Hiroshima Station, take the Hiroshima Electric Railway, alight at Genbaku Dome-mae and walk about 10 minutes; or about 20 minutes by bus from Hiroshima Station.

Question 17

What is the address?

Accepted Answer

1-2 Nakajimacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture

Question 18

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Parking is not available.

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