Atomic Bomb Dome

The Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome) is the skeletal ruin of the former Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, which miraculously remained standing just 160 metres from the hypocentre of the atomic blast. Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, it is preserved as the world's most powerful symbol of nuclear devastation. The exposed steel frame of the dome's roof against the sky has become universally recognised as an icon of peace.

At night, subtle lighting gives the ruin a solemn beauty, and its reflection in the Motoyasu River creates an unforgettable scene.