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 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

1. Opening
2. Dedication of the Register of the Names of the Fallen Atomic Bomb Victims
3. Address
4. Dedication of Flowers
5. Silent Prayer and Peace Bell (for one minute from 8:15 am)
6. Peace Declaration
7. Release of Doves
8. Commitment to Peace
9. Messages from Distinguished Guests
10. Hiroshima Peace Song
11. 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.

Map

Location of the Peace Memorial Ceremony in Peace Memorial Park

Inquiries regarding this page

Citizens Activities Promotion Division, Citizens Affairs Bureau
Tel: 082-504-2103 // Fax: 082-504-2066
Email: katsudo@city.hiroshima.lg.jp