Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park – Atomic Bomb Dome │ Iwakuni White Snakes – Kintaikyo Bridge
Hello everyone. This video starts from the top floor restaurant in front of Hotel MyStays Hiroshima Peace Park. It’s nice to be able to eat Hiroshima’s famous okonomiyaki for breakfast at the hotel. Please join us until the end today.
Today we will introduce Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, then we will take an express bus to Iwakuni and visit Kintaikyo Bridge and White Snake Museum. The main theme of this video is “Thinking about peace.” Personally, I believe that the power of anime can contribute to world peace😁
I didn’t have time to go to the museum this time, but please stop by when you visit Hiroshima. Since the coronavirus, the number of tourists in Hiroshima has increased considerably. Peace Memorial Park is also crowded during the day, so if you want to take a leisurely tour, we recommend visiting in the morning.
It’s 8:30am now. You can also enter the Peace Memorial Museum from 7:30 a.m., so it’s best to go early so it won’t be crowded.
The Cenotaph for the Atomic Bomb Victims is an arch-shaped monument containing stone boxes inscribed with the names of known atomic bomb victims. It is inscribed with the words, “May all the souls here rest in peace, for we will not repeat the evil.”
I would like to live in a world where people all over the world pray for peace. There isn’t much that an individual can do alone, but it would be wonderful if everyone’s thoughts could change the world.
The Flame of Peace, located near the Cenotaph, has been burning continuously since it was lit in 1964. They will continue to be ignited until all nuclear weapons on earth are eliminated.
The Atomic Bomb Child statue is dedicated to Teiko Sasaki, a young girl who died of leukemia due to radiation exposure from the atomic bomb. Sadako’s story inspired the tradition of folding origami cranes as a symbol of peace, and a large bronze statue of her is erected atop the monument.
The river in the center of the screen is the Motoyasu River. The Atomic Bomb Dome can be seen in the background.
When the atomic bomb was dropped on the Motoyasu River on August 6, 1945, many A-bomb survivors who were injured by heat rays, radiation, and the blast came to this river in search of water and died, so every year on the night of August 6, A lantern ceremony is being held to remember the victims.
The Atomic Bomb Dome is the remains of the former Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Center, which was located near the epicenter of the atomic bomb. The building is preserved as a symbol of the destructive power of nuclear weapons and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
I don’t think there are many places where you can feel the tragedy of war with such historical facts. No matter how much information you read on the internet, it can’t compare to what you see here. What I come here to receive is very heavy. But we have to think carefully about the future.
I also felt that it is important for each individual to take some action, no matter how small, so that we can truly create a world without war. I want to create a world where peace can be experienced all over the world.
Next, take an express bus from Hiroshima Bus Center to Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It takes about 1 hour from Hiroshima to Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. Click here for express bus fares. The building on the screen is the new soccer stadium “Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima” which will open in February 2024.
When going to tourist attractions in Iwakuni City such as Kintai Bridge, Shirohebi no Yakata, and Iwakuni Castle, it is more convenient to take the express bus than JR without having to transfer. Iwakuni Castle can be seen on top of the mountain.
Iwakuni Kintai Bridge is a historic and iconic wooden bridge located in Iwakuni City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. This bridge spanning the Nishiki River is famous for its unique design of five wooden arches. Kintaikyo Bridge has a long history, dating back to 1673.
The current bridge was rebuilt in 1953 after the original bridge collapsed in a typhoon in 1950. At the end of the video, there is a video shot of Kintaikyo Bridge from below, so be sure to watch until the end! It is a very emotional landscape, as if time has stopped.
I took a picture of the entire map, but I’m sorry if it’s hard to see. . There are many things to see in this area. This is a bronze statue of Hiroie Kikkawa, the first lord of Iwakuni. Iwakuni Castle is at the top of the mountain in the background.
Kikko-Unosato is a cormorant breeding facility used for cormorant fishing at Kintaikyo Bridge, a summer tradition in Iwakuni City. A charcoal car with a retro atmosphere was on display. It is a place that is rich in nature and has many historical buildings, giving you a very Japanese feel.
I don’t like snakes, but white snakes look strangely cute. Baby white snake is too cute! I can’t get enough of him showing his face. Is the other one sleeping? It’s so cute to see them playing so well.
The Iwakuni white snake has ruby-red eyes and is covered with shiny white scales, giving it a beautiful and mysterious appearance. These rare and valuable snakes are shy by nature and pose no danger to humans. Their white color is the result of a natural mutation that occurs in Japanese rat snakes.
Snakes have lived in Iwakuni City since ancient times, and are worshiped as “messengers of the gods.” The white snake was designated as a national natural monument in 1972. How was your trip to Hiroshima and Iwakuni? Both are wonderful places, so if you have the chance, please visit them.
Finally, let’s say goodbye while looking at Kintaikyo Bridge from below. Thank you for your viewing. See you in the next video!
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is a significant historical and symbolic site located in Hiroshima, Japan. It commemorates the victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, during World War II. The park serves as a reminder of the devastating impact of nuclear weapons and promotes a message of peace and anti-nuclear sentiment.
Key features of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park include:
1. **Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome):** This iconic structure is the skeletal remains of the former Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, which was near the hypocenter of the atomic blast. The building has been preserved as a symbol of the destructive power of nuclear weapons and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2. **Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims:** The cenotaph is an arched monument containing a stone chest with the names of the known victims of the atomic bombing. It is inscribed with the phrase, “Let all the souls here rest in peace, for we shall not repeat the evil.”
3. **Peace Flame:** The Peace Flame, located near the cenotaph, has burned continuously since it was lit in 1964. It will remain lit until all nuclear weapons on the planet are eliminated.
4. **Children’s Peace Monument:** This monument is dedicated to Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who died from leukemia caused by the radiation exposure from the atomic bomb. Sadako’s story inspired the tradition of folding paper cranes as a symbol of peace, and there is a large bronze statue of her atop the monument.
5. **Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum:** Situated near the park, this museum provides a comprehensive overview of the events leading up to the atomic bombing, its immediate aftermath, and the long-term effects on the survivors (hibakusha). The exhibits include personal belongings, photographs, and interactive displays.
6. **Pond of Peace:** The park features a peaceful pond with islands representing different continents, symbolizing a wish for global harmony and understanding.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park serves as a poignant reminder of the horrors of war and the importance of pursuing a world without nuclear weapons. It attracts visitors from around the world who come to reflect on the consequences of the atomic bombing and to advocate for a peaceful and nuclear-free future.
Iwakuni Kintaikyo Bridge is a historical and iconic wooden bridge located in Iwakuni, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan. The bridge spans the Nishiki River and is renowned for its distinctive design, featuring a series of five wooden arches. The Kintaikyo Bridge has a long history, with its origins dating back to 1673. The current bridge is a reconstruction built in 1953 after the original structure was destroyed by a typhoon in 1950.
The Iwakuni white snake has ruby red eyes and is covered in lustrous white scales all over its body, giving it a beautiful and mysterious appearance. These rare and precious snakes are shy by nature and do not pose a danger to humans.
Their white color is the result of a natural mutation occurring in Japanese rat snakes. The snakes have been found since ancient times in Iwakuni City, where they are revered as “messengers of the gods”.
In 1972 the white snakes were designated as a Natural Treasure by the Government of Japan. Iwakuni City and its citizens work together to protect these beautiful animals and their habitat as well as spreading awareness about them to visitors.
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00:00 OPENING
00:40 HIROSHIMA PEACE MEMORIAL MUSEUM
01:23 PEACE MEMORIAL PARK – HIROSHIMA
02:43 THE ATOMIC BOMB DOME
03:40 HIROSHIMA TO IWAKUNI BY BUS
04:26 KINTAIKYO BRIDGE IN IWAKUNI
05:58 KIKKO PARK
07:57 IWAKUNI SHIROHEBI MUSEUM – Iwakuni White Snakes
09:21 ENDING