World Peace Flame
A perpetual flame and international monuments symbolizing global unity and the shared aspiration for peace.
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World Peace Flame
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A perpetual flame and international monuments symbolizing global unity and the shared aspiration for peace.
"Small but meaningful monument, worth a quick stop to appreciate how nations have come together for peace."
⏳ Quick Stop
Allocate only 15-30 minutes; it's a small but meaningful site. :stopwatch:
🤝 Global Unity
Read the informational boards to learn about each country's stone and message. :earth_asia:
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4.6 · 131 reviews
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The World Peace Flame
Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima
A central monument symbolizing global unity and the shared aspiration for peace among nations.
International Peace Monuments
Adjacent to the Flame
Explore various peace monuments and informational boards detailing countries' contributions and messages.
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⏳ Quick Stop
Allocate only 15-30 minutes; it's a small but meaningful site. :stopwatch:
🤝 Global Unity
Read the informational boards to learn about each country's stone and message. :earth_asia:
TIL that in Japan, Hiroshima Peace Flame has been burned continuously since it was lit in 1964, and will remain lit until all nuclear bombs on the planet are destroyed and the planet is free from the threat of nuclear annihilation
[Here's a much better photo of the flame](http://www.genkin.org/gallery/japan/hiroshima/jphi0002.jpg)
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima, Japan - an essential reminder of what matters
There are few places on the planet that I'd recommend everyone must visit, and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is right near the top of the list. The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum comprehensively recollects the tragedy in harrowing, unrelenting detail, with many artifacts…
📍 Peace Park Location
Easily accessible within the larger Peace Memorial Park. :round_pushpin:
📸 Photo Opportunity
Great for a quick, impactful photo symbolizing peace. 📷
What's possible in a Hiroshima day trip?
Is this ambitious Hiroshima day trip even possible? Thanks! During my upcoming trip, I'd like to take a day trip from Osaka to Hiroshima and do the following: 1. Miyajima to see Itsukushima and maybe some street food in Omotesando 2. Peace Memorial Museum if the line isn't too…
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⏳ Quick Stop
Allocate only 15-30 minutes; it's a small but meaningful site. :stopwatch:
🤝 Global Unity
Read the informational boards to learn about each country's stone and message. :earth_asia:
📍 Peace Park Location
Easily accessible within the larger Peace Memorial Park. :round_pushpin:
📸 Photo Opportunity
Great for a quick, impactful photo symbolizing peace. 📷
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Reviews Summary
Visitors find the World Peace Flame a small but meaningful monument, symbolizing global unity and the aspiration for peace. While it's a quick stop, its historical significance and the surrounding international peace monuments are highly appreciated, offering a moment of reflection on global harmony.
"I went to visit that Peace Palace in The Hague, the building look stunning and grand place to world peace. Although I didn’t buy a ticket to go inside, I was so impressive of architecture and the historical represents. As a visitor from Cambodia, I found it inspiring to see a place for spreading peace worldwide."
Rith Pisey
"Pretty cool to see. Enjoyed it more than I thought I would."
Tammy Griebel
"The peace flame is a quick visit with an informational board that tells you which stone each country chose to put into the monument. There are other peace monuments in the same court yard with posters to read. 15 minutes.."
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🚇 🗺️ Getting There
The World Peace Flame is located within the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. You can reach the park by tram (get off at Atomic Bomb Dome-mae or Genbaku Dome-mae station) or by bus. It's a central and easily accessible landmark within the park.
Yes, the World Peace Flame is situated in the same Peace Memorial Park as the Peace Memorial Museum and the Atomic Bomb Dome, making it convenient to visit all three sites together.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
No, the World Peace Flame and the surrounding peace monuments in the park are free to visit and do not require a ticket. You can access them at any time during park hours.
The Peace Memorial Park, including the area around the World Peace Flame, is generally accessible during daylight hours. There are no specific closing times for the outdoor monument itself.
🎫 🧭 Onsite Experience
Most visitors find that a visit to the World Peace Flame and its adjacent monuments takes about 15 to 30 minutes. It's a relatively quick stop for reflection.
The World Peace Flame symbolizes the shared desire for global peace. Each country represented by a stone in the monument has contributed to this aspiration, making it a powerful symbol of international cooperation.
Yes, the World Peace Flame is surrounded by other peace monuments and informational displays that highlight the contributions and messages of various nations towards achieving world peace.
📸 📸 Photography
Photography is generally allowed at the World Peace Flame and within the Peace Memorial Park. However, always be respectful of the solemn nature of the site and other visitors.
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