Honkawa Elementary School Peace Museum: Location & Nearest Station (2 km from Hiroshima Station)
Honkawa Elementary School Peace Museum is a museum in Naka-ku, Hiroshima Prefecture, about 2 km in a straight line from Hiroshima Station. It is close enough to fit into a half day from central Hiroshima.
| Type | Museum |
|---|---|
| Name in Japanese | 本川小学校平和資料館 |
| Location | Naka-ku, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Nearest station (straight line) | Hondōri Station – about 0.6 km |
| From Hiroshima Station | about 2 km (straight line) |
| From Hakata Station | about 207 km (straight line) |
| From Osaka Station | about 281 km (straight line) |
| Established | 1988 |
| Designations | A-bombed building |
| Interest among English readers | about 200 page views a month on English Wikipedia (12-month average) |
| Coordinates | 34.39588, 132.45061 |
| Map | Open in Google Maps |
| Official website | http://www.honkawa-e.edu.city.hiroshima.jp/siryoukan/siryoukan_index.html |
| Background reading | Wikipedia (English) |
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無料で見てみる →Planning your visit
- The closest railway station by straight-line distance is Hondōri Station, about 0.6 km away. The most convenient station can be a different one, so check a route planner before you go.
- Distances on this page are straight-line figures calculated from map coordinates. Real travel time depends on the route and transfers.
- Opening days, hours and prices change. Please confirm them on the official website linked above before you travel.
- Showing staff the Japanese name (本川小学校平和資料館) helps when you ask for directions.
Nearby places
- Atomic Bomb Memorial Mound – Tower, less than 1 km away
- Hongaku-ji Temple – Buddhist temple, less than 1 km away
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park – Park, less than 1 km away
- Hiroshima Children's Museum – Museum, less than 1 km away
- Exhibit Facility for Atomic-Bombed Remnants – Museum, less than 1 km away
Source: location data from Wikidata (CC0). Distances are calculated by this website.