Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

There are few places on the planet that I'd recommend everyone must visit, and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is right near the top of the list. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum comprehensively recollects the tragedy in harrowing, unrelenting detail, with many artifacts and photographs from before and after the bombing. It's not just about Hiroshima bombing, but the grave risks of nuclear warfare are covered in depth, while an optimistic and peaceful outlook is provided on how humanity can ensure there are "No More Hiroshimas". In the Museum area lies the Peace Flame, and the Cenotaph, from which the A-Bomb Dome is visible right ahead. The A-Bomb Dome, or simply Hiroshima Peace Memorial, is perhaps the most iconic momument of the Peace Memorial Park. Right alongside the bridge that was the primary target, lies the remains of the only building that wasn't completely flattened by the explosion. The remains survive to this day, and is a visceral link to the event 78 years ago. Although not quite as important, the Park itself is beautiful and immaculately well maintained. There are a few other monuments in the Park, all well worth seeing, most notably the Children's Peace Monument. Near the Park is a non-descript plaque marketing the Hypocenter.

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