Before seven decades, the U.S. military force dropped a powerful atomic bomb on the Japanese city “Hiroshima”. This created a great destruction and thousands of human lives were lost in the disaster. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum was constructed in remembrance of World War II atomic bombing and world peace.

Today, this beautiful museum has hit a world record of 234,360 of foreign tourists from different parts of the world. According to the sources, it is estimated that the number has increased to a great level in the past three years.

Hiroshima atomic bomb attraction has gained popularity as because people have started to visit this important sight marked in the history. Most of the tourists witness the painful survivor testimonies, burnt wreckage, human shadows left behind the ground and much more.

There are number of factors that make the tourists to keep visiting this historic place in their vacation. Few of the people refer Hiroshima as an example of battlefield tourism, grief tourism or dark tourism. Tourists get the opportunity to visit the concentration camps, torture prison, killing fields, Nagasaki Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum.

Also, the country memorializes the major events and pays homage for three days after Hiroshima bombing. Most of the tourists overlook at the Hiroshima’s Atomic Bomb Genbaku Dome which was regarded as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.

Designed by Czech architect, this iconic structure was the major landmark of the country. Further, the Hiroshima officials have planned to actively promote the city’s peace centric identity in a global level.

It is believed that the renovation cost would be around 107 million yen. The authorities ensure to mainly focus on preserving the memories of bomb survivors and enhancing the city’s major attraction.

Quick Facts About Hiroshima Bomb Attack

  • The atomic bomb was dropped from an American B-29 Bomber
  • It killed nearly 60,000 to 80,000 people
  • Younger generation of the place was affected by various disorders.