This tower is definitely worth visiting especially since it's only a minute walk from the dome. The observation deck has great views of the city. You can buy a drink from the bar and relax up there. I'd love to go back up at sunset next time I visit.
The origami activity was also fun. Although my partner and I struggled to make a crane and needed lots of assistance haha. Luckily there were a lot of staff nearby who were happy to help. It was very satisfying to drop our cranes down the side of the building and watch them fall through the glass.
Wonderful calm experience. You could even come back later for the evening rooftop bar session for sunset. Lots of great views and information and the slide and origami making were all well hosted and fun!
I visited this tower in December 2024.
It was one of the best experiences of Visiting hiroshima.
You get a nice view of the skyline as well as the peace memorial. The epicenter as well as the dome is visible from this building. I also did an origami and prepared a haron of the paper..
The staff were very friendly and helpful, helpful my friends and I take a really ice group picture. The view of the city is amazing and the café at the top has some amazing coffee.
It was a very humbling experience being near where the bomb dropped in Hiroshima. A lot of good info on when and where the bom had dropped, and for 100yen extra you can learn to fold a paper crane and add to the beautiful paper crane collection showen from outside the building.
Offers great views over the Genbaku Dome and memorial park allowing for a unique perspective.
Visited in the late afternoon (Thursday), I hadn't prebooked my ticket. Took only a few minutes to buy my ticket and enter, no queue for the lift. The viewing deck was very quiet allowing for a relaxed viewing experience.
Going down, (if you paid extra like I did) you can fold a paper crane which then you can drop down into the building's facade! I really enjoyed this despite my confusion at times with the paper folding. There were tablets on the table with step by step instructions and friendly members of staff available to help when needed.
On the way down you also have the option to take the slide, not just for children! It was a lot of fun, had a good laugh :)
Overall, I recommend this to anyone visiting Hiroshima!
