Peace Memorial Ceremony
The 2019 Peace Memorial Ceremony
Every year, the City of Hiroshima holds the Peace Memorial Ceremony to console the souls of those lost to the atomic bombing, as well as pray for the realization of lasting world peace. This ceremony, which is attended by many of our citizens, including those who lost family members in the bombing, is held in front of the Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims (Monument for Hiroshima, City of Peace). The Peace Declaration, which is delivered by the Mayor of Hiroshima during the ceremony, is sent to every country in the world to convey Hiroshima's will for the abolition of nuclear weapons and the realization of lasting world peace.
At exactly 8:15 am, the time the atomic bomb was dropped, the Peace Bell rings, sirens sound all over the city, and for one minute, those at the ceremony grounds, in households, and in workplaces pay silent tribute to the victims of the atomic bombing and pray for the realization of lasting world peace.
Ceremony Date and Time
August 6 from 8:00 am to 8:50 am every year
Note: at 7:55 am, a ceremonial offering of water to the victims is held before the Peace Memorial Ceremony.
Sequence of Events
- Opening
- Dedication of the Register of the Names of the Fallen Atomic Bomb Victims
- Address
- Dedication of Flowers
- Silent Prayer and Peace Bell (for one minute from 8:15 am)
- Peace Declaration
- Release of Doves
- Commitment to Peace
- Messages from Distinguished Guests
- Hiroshima Peace Song
- Closing
Attendance
The ceremony is open to the public.
Location
Peace Memorial Park (Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City)
Parking
Parking is not available; please use public transportation.
Directions to the Ceremony via Public Transportation
By Streetcar
From Hiroshima Station, take streetcar no. 2 bound for Hiroden-miyajima-guchi, or streetcar no. 6 bound for Eba and get off at the stop in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome-mae).
By Bus:
From Hiroshima Station, take bus no. 3 bound for Kan-on Marina Hop, or bus no. 21 bound for Ujina and Hiroshima Port and get off at the Fukuro-machi stop. It is a five minute walk from there to the Peace Memorial Park.
Traffic Regulations
Please use caution as traffic will be regulated on August 6 in the area around Peace Memorial Park.
Inquiries regarding this page
Citizens Activities Promotion Division, Citizens Affairs Bureau
Tel: 082-504-2103 / Fax: 082-504-2066
Mail: [email protected]
Map
Location of the Peace Memorial Ceremony in Peace Memorial Park
