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Place to VisitNakajimachō, Hiroshima
Flame of Peace
About
Located in the heart of Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, this poignant monument features a sculpture of two hands pressed together at the wrists, cupping a flame. Designed by Kenzo Tange, the fire has burned continuously since 1964 and will only be extinguished when all nuclear weapons are destroyed. It is a deeply moving stop that offers a powerful visual symbol of hope and global peace.
Insider Tip
View the flame from the Cenotaph arch to see it align perfectly in a single frame with the Atomic Bomb Dome across the pond.
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