Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum 広島平和記念資料館
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, or 広島平和記念資料館, is a military and peace museum located in Nakajimachō. Designed by architect Kenzō Tange and opened in 1955, the museum is operated by the Hiroshima Peace Culture Foundation. It is an Important Cultural Property of Japan, is included in the 100 Best Public Buildings in Japan, and is the 59th most looked-up sight in Japan on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The museum is 674 km from Tokyo. Travelers can reach the site using Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport, which is 33 km away, or Hiroshima Airport, which is 43 km away. The museum is located at 1-2 Nakajima-chō, Naka-ku, and is wheelchair accessible.
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of about 30 °C. June and July are the wettest months, with July seeing about 16 rainy days and 243 mm of rain. For drier weather, December has about 42 mm of rain and 10 rainy days. Other months like May have highs of about 22 °C and 166 mm of rain, while January has highs of about 8 °C. Nearby attractions to combine with a visit include the Hiroshima Peace Memorial (0.5 km), Hiroshima Castle (1.4 km), and Itsukushima Shrine (16.2 km).
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is June, with about 248 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 47 | 68 | 121 | 141 | 166 | 248 | 243 | 107 | 158 | 88 | 70 | 42 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
