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.
This is a must-see in Hiroshima! Definitely add the crane folding to your ticket when purchasing. It was an amazing experience.
A ticket will get you access to the rooftop which provides a beautiful view of Hiroshima’s peace park. It was a great spot to sit and sip on the beverages. The ticket included a non-alcoholic drink, but there are wine/beer options available for purchase.
We especially loved the crane folding add-on. I was an epic failure in the folding area despite the clear video tutorial on the tablets at the folding tables. However, the multi-lingual staff members were quick to help fix errors and turn your folds into a worthy peace crane. Once our group finished folding, we went to the observation/drop window where we each made our wish and dropped our crane. As we visited in January 2026, we were told that very soon the paper cranes would be removed as they were close to reaching the maximum weight of the glass encasement.
This was truly a special experience and it was not at all crowded. I would suggest it to any visitor to Hiroshima.
