Hiroshima's Hypocenter
A plaque marks the site directly below the mid-air detonation of the atomic bomb over Hiroshima.

šŸ“œ On August 6th, 1945, the atomic bomb "Little Boy" exploded roughly 180 meters (590 feet) straight up above this quiet spot on a side-street of modern day Hiroshima, Japan. The site is marked by a plaque showing a photo of the devastation.
šŸ” This historical landmark is a memorial to the atomic bomb blast.

Why Go

āœØ Historical significance
šŸ•Šļø Close to Peace Memorial Park
šŸ™ Visitors leave flowers and paper cranes

Tips

šŸš¶ Less than five minutes' walk from the A-Dome.

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