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HIROSHIMA PEACE MEMORIAL (GENBAKUDOME) World Heritage Registration Memorial
About
Located right next to the iconic Genbaku Dome, this memorial marker commemorates the ruin's 1996 designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It serves as a poignant starting point for your walk through the Peace Memorial Park, offering immediate context on the global significance of preserving this tragic history. Expect a quiet, reflective space where you can view the preserved structure across the Motoyasu River before crossing over to the main museum.
Insider Tip
Visit at dusk when the nearby Genbaku Dome is illuminated; the crowds thin out, making it a highly atmospheric and moving experience.
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