The Atomic Bomb Memorial Burial Mound is in Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, at 1-1 Nakajimacho. Beneath its low grassy rise are the remains of about 70,000 people who could not be identified after the atomic bombing. A simple stone plaque marks the site, bringing the scale of the loss into focus through a quiet place of remembrance. Pause here to pay your respects and reflect on the memorial’s message of peace. Nearby signs provide further context about the site and its history.
A resting place in Peace Memorial Park
The low grassy mound holds the remains of about 70,000 people who were not identified after the atomic bombing. A stone plaque marks the burial place. Its modest form gives visitors space to pause and remember the people behind the scale of the loss.
A quiet moment of remembrance
The mound is in Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, at 1-1 Nakajimacho. Nearby signs and plaques offer more context. Take time to read them, and keep your visit quiet and respectful. The site also carries a message of peace, asking that such a tragedy never happen again.
FAQ
What is the Atomic Bomb Memorial Burial Mound?
It is a grassy mound in Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park. The remains of about 70,000 people who could not be identified after the atomic bombing are buried there.
Where is the burial mound?
It is in Peace Memorial Park at 1-1 Nakajimacho, Hiroshima.
When is a good time to visit?
Early in the day is suggested for a quieter, more contemplative visit.
