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Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall (Atomic Bomb Dome) Fountain Ruins
About
Located just steps from the iconic Atomic Bomb Dome, this quiet memorial preserves the excavated stone ruins of the former Industrial Promotion Hall's western-style fountain. It offers a poignant, ground-level perspective on the sheer force of the 1945 blast, which instantly deformed the fountain's heavy masonry. It is a brief but deeply moving stop that adds physical context to the surrounding peace park.
Insider Tip
Look closely at the surviving stone fragments to see the subtle warping and discoloration caused by the intense heat of the blast.
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