Hiroshima Day Trips

As a place with a significant history, it should be no surprise that Hiroshima has many fascinating museums. In addition to learning about different historical periods, you’ll enjoy artwork, see vehicles from around the world, and much more. Some museums, in particular, stand out as the best. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum Not just a top museum in Hiroshima but one of the most popular sites overall is the Peace Memorial Museum, which commemorates victims of the atomic bomb. It’s located in central Hiroshima within the Peace Memorial Park, where you can walk around and reflect after your visit. The exhibits feature personal items of the victims, testimonies from survivors, and photographs of the destruction. There is also information about the dangers of nuclear weapons and how to ensure another nuclear attack never happens. Fukuromachi Elementary School Peace Museum A related museum is at the Fukuromachi Elementary School. The peace museum here was established because the school was one of the nearest to ground zero. Although the blast damaged it, it did remain standing to some extent, leading it to become a temporary medical center and a place where survivors could leave notes to search for missing loved ones. Hiroshima City…