Beside Hiroshima’s Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park, Orizuru Tower pairs a rooftop lookout with hands-on exhibits about the paper crane, a symbol of peace. From the open-air deck, look across the park, the city and, on clear days, toward Miyajima and Mount Misen. On the 12th floor, you can fold a crane and add it to the Orizuru Wall, or explore the digital activities. A café and souvenir shop on the first floor make it easy to pause before or after your visit.
A view across the park and city
The rooftop observatory, Hiroshima Hills, is an open-air deck with wooden flooring. Its position beside the Atomic Bomb Dome gives you a clear view over the Peace Memorial Park and the surrounding city. On a clear day, the view can extend across the water to Miyajima and Mount Misen. You can also make out Hiroshima Castle from the tower.
The elevated viewpoint brings the park and the present-day city into the same panorama. It is a useful stop if you want to see how the memorial sites sit within Hiroshima today. The deck is open to the air, so the weather affects how far you can see.
Paper cranes and the Orizuru Wall
Orizuru means folded paper crane. At Orizuru Square on the 12th floor, you can fold a crane and contribute it to the Orizuru Wall, a glass-enclosed installation built up from cranes left by visitors. The activity connects the traditional paper figure with Hiroshima’s wish for peace.
The crane is also associated with the story of a young girl who was exposed to radiation during the war and folded cranes while hoping to recover. Across Hiroshima, paper cranes are a familiar symbol of peace. At the tower, the installation gives you a chance to take part in that shared expression; folding paper for the wall costs extra.
Exhibits, café and local goods
Orizuru Square includes digital attractions as well as the crane activity. Some are designed for children, including experiences that use body movements to fold a virtual crane or let participants take the role of a crane flying around the city. Displays at the tower also cover Hiroshima before and after the bombing.
On the first floor, the café is a convenient place to take a break during a visit to the nearby park. Lemon ice cream and lemonade are among the treats available. The adjacent souvenir shop sells products from Hiroshima, so you can browse local goods without making a separate shopping stop.
Preguntas frecuentes
Can you see the Atomic Bomb Dome from Orizuru Tower?
Yes. The rooftop observatory overlooks the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park.
Can you fold a paper crane at the tower?
Yes. Crane folding takes place at Orizuru Square on the 12th floor, and you can add your crane to the Orizuru Wall. The activity has an extra fee.
Can you see Miyajima from the observation deck?
On a clear day, the rooftop deck can offer views toward Miyajima and Mount Misen.
What refreshments are available at Orizuru Tower?
The tower has a café, and lemon ice cream and lemonade are among the available treats.
