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Honkawa Elementary School Peace Museum, Hiroshima
The Honkawa Elementary School Peace Museum in Hiroshima, Japan, is a significant historical site commemorating the devastating impact of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945. The school, located closest to ground zero, lost around 400 students and over 10 teachers, while the building suffered extensive damage. Today, the Peace Museum, managed by the school's PTA and former members, is housed in the basement of the original building. Students actively participate in its maintenance. Each year on August 5, a memorial service honors the victims.
The school is featured in the manga "Barefoot Gen" to preserve its story. Founded in 1873, the school underwent evacuation during WWII but reopened in 1946 with limited resources. Generous donations from All Souls Church helped the school recover. Renamed Hiroshima City Honkawa Elementary School, it became a designated "School of the Peace Memorial City" in 1950. In 1988, a new building was constructed, and part of the old building became the Peace Museum. A memorial for the atomic bomb victims was established in 1998. The museum has attracted thousands of visitors, and a collection of stories related to the bombing was compiled.
The school is featured in the manga "Barefoot Gen" to preserve its story. Founded in 1873, the school underwent evacuation during WWII but reopened in 1946 with limited resources. Generous donations from All Souls Church helped the school recover. Renamed Hiroshima City Honkawa Elementary School, it became a designated "School of the Peace Memorial City" in 1950. In 1988, a new building was constructed, and part of the old building became the Peace Museum. A memorial for the atomic bomb victims was established in 1998. The museum has attracted thousands of visitors, and a collection of stories related to the bombing was compiled.
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Sight Name: Honkawa Elementary School Peace Museum
Sight Location: Hiroshima, Japan (See walking tours in Hiroshima)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Hiroshima, Japan (See walking tours in Hiroshima)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Hiroshima, Japan
Create Your Own Walk in Hiroshima
Creating your own self-guided walk in Hiroshima is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Tour
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park stands as a solemn testament to one of the darkest chapters in human history. This park is a haunting reminder of the catastrophic impact of nuclear warfare during World War II. Its grounds, marked by heart-wrenching attractions, bear witness to the immense suffering and loss that occurred on August 6, 1945.
Within this place of sorrow, the attractions etch the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Within this place of sorrow, the attractions etch the... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Hiroshima Introduction Walking Tour
Tucked away within the contours of Japan's southwestern expanse, the green and picturesque city of Hiroshima emerges as a profound testament to history's arc and an unwavering beacon of hope for a world united in harmony.
Composed of two kanji characters: "hiro", which means "wide" or "broad," and "shima", which means "island," the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Composed of two kanji characters: "hiro", which means "wide" or "broad," and "shima", which means "island," the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles