We visited the Peace Memorial Park one time way back in 2008. I've posted up posts on the Children's Peace Monument and the A-Bomb Dome earlier and I just thought I should show other memorials and monuments we visited in the Memorial Park. There are plenty of monuments,memorials and museums there that you can visit and learn more about the tragic atomic bombing in 1945.
The A-Bomb Dome.
The Peace Flame with the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum in the background.
The Peace Flame is a monument to the victims of the bomb that destroyed Hiroshima, but it has an additional symbolic purpose. The flame has burned continuously since it was lit in 1964, and will remain lit until all nuclear bombs on the planet are destroyed and the planet is free from the threat of nuclear annihilation.
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is the primary museum in the park dedicated to educating visitors about the bomb. The Museum has exhibits and information covering the build up to war, the role of Hiroshima in the war up to the bombing, and extensive information on the bombing and its effects, along with substantial memorabilia and pictures from the bombing. The building also offers some marvelous views of the Memorial Cenotaph, Peace Flame, and A-Bomb Dome. reference from Wikipedia.
Near the center of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a concrete, saddle-shaped monument that covers a cenotaph holding the names of all of the people killed by the bomb. The arch shape represents a shelter for the souls of the victims. The cenotaph carries the epitaph, "Rest in Peace, for the error shall not be repeated". The Memorial Cenotaph was one of the first memorial monuments built on open field on August 6, 1952.
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is the primary museum in the park dedicated to educating visitors about the bomb. The Museum has exhibits and information covering the build up to war, the role of Hiroshima in the war up to the bombing, and extensive information on the bombing and its effects, along with substantial memorabilia and pictures from the bombing. The building also offers some marvelous views of the Memorial Cenotaph, Peace Flame, and A-Bomb Dome. reference from Wikipedia.
The Memorial Cenotaph. In the background - the Peace Pond and the A-Bomb Dome.
Near the center of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a concrete, saddle-shaped monument that covers a cenotaph holding the names of all of the people killed by the bomb. The arch shape represents a shelter for the souls of the victims. The cenotaph carries the epitaph, "Rest in Peace, for the error shall not be repeated". The Memorial Cenotaph was one of the first memorial monuments built on open field on August 6, 1952.
And the last photo in my collection of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park - Peace Bell.
The bell was made by bell-caster Masahiko Katori, holder of important intangible cultural assets (a living national treasure). On its surface a world map without national boundaries symbolising "one world" is embossed. The place where the log hits the bell shows the atomic energy symbol, expressing hope for the abolition of atomic and hydrogen bombs. On the opposite side is a mirror to reflect the heart of the person who rings the bell.
One can spend the whole day there, silently and respectfully visiting the myriad of memorials and monuments there. We were there for only half a day so we weren't able to see all we should see. And with a 6 year old at the time of our visit, I didn't think visiting the museum would be appropriate for him yet. Maybe when he's a tad bigger and able to understand and ask questions about the purpose of the memorial and the tragic loss of lives due to human lust & greed for power.
One can spend the whole day there, silently and respectfully visiting the myriad of memorials and monuments there. We were there for only half a day so we weren't able to see all we should see. And with a 6 year old at the time of our visit, I didn't think visiting the museum would be appropriate for him yet. Maybe when he's a tad bigger and able to understand and ask questions about the purpose of the memorial and the tragic loss of lives due to human lust & greed for power.
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