Free self-guided walk · Hiroshima

Peace Park to the castle

A free self-guided walk in Hiroshima, from the Atomic Bomb Dome through the Peace Memorial Park and on to Hiroshima Castle.

Distance
3.1 km
Walking time
41 min
Allow
About 2 hours with stops
Stops
5

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About this walk

This walk covers the heart of Hiroshima on foot.

Allow time for the museum.

  • Terrain: Flat.
  • Best time: Morning.

Route map

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Route and stop positions © OpenStreetMap contributors. North is up.

The stops

  1. Atomic Bomb Dome

    Start at the ruin.

  2. Children's Peace Monument

    Paper cranes.

  3. Cenotaph

    The memorial arch.

  4. Peace Memorial Museum

    The museum.

  5. Hiroshima Castle

    Finish at the castle.

Tips

  • The museum charges a small fee.
  • Be respectful at the memorials.
  • Streetcars link the sights.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.