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Hiroshima Orizuru Tower
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon for softer light and smaller rooftop crowds; cherry blossom season and autumn offer especially pretty views over the Peace Park.
Budget tips
Paid attraction with modest admission; buy tickets online to skip the queue and look for combined Peace Park or city tourism passes that include discounts; student and child rates often apply.
Recommended for
History and peace-focused travelers, Photography enthusiasts, Families, Couples
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Raske fakta: An observation deck perches high above the city, offering sweeping views where modern glass meets the somber silhouette of a domed ruin across the river. Visitors can fold a paper crane and add it to a communal display, a ritual that fills the walls with thousands of colorful origami pieces each year.
Høydepunkter: Step onto the rooftop terrace and the wind brings the distant river's faint metallic scent, while every angle frames the ruined dome like a photograph suspended in time. Local staff collect visitors' folded cranes in bundles of about 1,000 for monthly displays or donations, a practice that turns individual paper pulses into long strings of color and handwritten wishes.
Insider tips
- Aim for opening time or just before sunset to avoid peak crowds on the rooftop observation deck.
- Position yourself along the west-facing railing for clear shots of the Atomic Bomb Dome across the Motoyasu River.
- Keep a small tripod or a zoom lens for low-light or close-up city framing; the rooftop can be breezy so secure loose items.
- Use lockers or travel light, the gallery and shop area are compact and move faster without large bags.
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Den beste måten å oppleve en by med en lokal guide.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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