Hiroshima
Peace Memorial Park / Naka-ku
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A-bomb Dome, Peace Museum, and riverside walks at the rebuilt heart of Hiroshima.
Naka-ku is the emotional and geographic centre of rebuilt Hiroshima. The Peace Memorial Museum delivers an unflinching account of 6 August 1945; the A-bomb Dome ruins stand preserved on the riverbank just north. Modern hotels, tram stops, and riverside cycling paths sit side by side with sombre monuments, making this both the most convenient and most historically weighty neighbourhood in the city.
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What you gain
- ↑Walking distance to A-bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Museum
- ↑Excellent tram and bus connections city-wide
- ↑Riverside parks ideal for cycling and evening walks
What you sacrifice
- ↓Heavy tourist foot traffic around the memorial precinct
- ↓Mid-range and upscale hotels dominate; fewer budget options
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