[Superb view of Hiroshima] How to Enjoy the HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER①
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HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER is a commercial complex located next to the Atomic Bomb Dome. It is known for its rooftop observation deck that offers a panoramic view of Hiroshima city, but there is more to enjoy there than just that! This time, as the first part of our guide on how to enjoy it, we will in...
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HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER is a tourist facility that opened in 2016 next to the Atomic Bomb Dome, a world heritage site, offering a space you've never seen or felt before. The breeze blows through the rooftop observation deck, offering views of the Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and on clear days, Mount Misen on Miyajima. At ORIZURU SQUARE on the 12th floor, you can fold a crane using special origami paper and throw it into the 50m-high glass-walled ORIZURU WALL. Also on the first floor, there is a product hall selling locally loved products and a cafe where you can taste ingredients from Hiroshima.
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Table of Contents
- Speaking of HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER! The rooftop observation deck "HIROSHIMA HILLS"
- "ORIZURU SQUARE" where you can experience various things with a origami crane motif
- There are many more recommended spots at HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER!
Speaking of HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER! The rooftop observation deck "HIROSHIMA HILLS"
A rooftop observation deck overlooking the city of Hiroshima. Hiroshima is rich in nature.
From the observation deck, you can see the cityscape surrounded by mountains, the large river flowing from those mountains, the Seto Inland Sea to the south, and the Peace Park that spreads out before you, where you can enjoy the seasonal scenery.
This is a completely outdoor observation deck. It is designed to allow the breeze to blow through, and you can feel the warmth of the wood, making it a comfortable space to relax.
I would like you to experience the view that can only be seen at this height, the wind from the ocean, the wind from the mountains, and the moment when the wind stops, known as a "Nagi."
The view is especially spectacular during sunset!
You can enjoy the ever-changing sky at your leisure at "HIROSHIMA HILLS." The ROOF TOP CAFE & BAR opens at night on the observation deck during the summer only.
The lantern lighting was installed only during the ROOF TOP CAFE & BAR 2024 period.
This is a beautiful magic hour.
At the cafe attached to the observation deck, you can get healthy organic drinks to take away♪ Hiroshima is the number one lemon producing prefecture in Japan! We recommend the soda made with Setouchi lemons!
"ORIZURU SQUARE" where you can experience various things with a origami crane motif
Just down the slope from the rooftop observation deck is a spot where you can learn about the history of the architect of the Atomic Bomb Dome and get a closer look at the Atomic Bomb Dome than you can from the rooftop, as well as a "ORIZURU SQUARE" where you can try out a variety of experiences with a origami crane motif!
The origami crane is a symbol of peace.
"ORIZURU WALL"
The "ORIZURU WALL" is a glass wall about 50m high! You can throw folded paper cranes with your thoughts and wishes into the "Wall" using origami paper original to the HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER. You may have seen people folding paper cranes before, but here, you throw the folded cranes into the wall along with your thoughts, and they will pile up as part of the building and complete the "ORIZURU WALL."
Amazing! The floor is made of glass, so you might be nervous about the height, but if you're lucky, you'll be able to see the cranes spinning and dancing in the air.
In the workspace, we have prepared a web application that shows you how to fold origami cranes in multiple languages. Even if you have never folded origami before, you can enjoy it with confidence!
How do you fold it? Wasn't it supposed to be folded like this next? That's right! I often hear people say things like this♪
"Cube"
At "ORIZURU SQUARE" there is a large cube-shaped monitor called "Cube" where you can enjoy three different digital attractions! Both adults and children can have fun!
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"Flap" Flapping your arms and moving your body, you can operate the "origami crane" on the monitor. Become the "origami crane" and fly freely through the sky of Hiroshima! Can you go through three hoops within the time limit?
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"Avatar" Countless origami pieces floating in a glowing white virtual space. The origami pieces react to your "color" and reflect a mysterious world like a mirror.
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"Air" is an origami experience where you can fold origami paper projected on a large screen. Hold your hands over the paper and use your whole body to complete the paper crane.
"TOKI"
Two old photographs overlooking the Atomic Bomb Dome. Using two surviving photographs from 1945 and 1957, we have recreated the reconstruction of the city of Hiroshima using computer graphics. Please enjoy the positive power of Hiroshima that people have imagined.
Observation area where you can learn about the past in "ORIZURU SQUARE"
There is also an observation area in "ORIZURU SQUARE" that overlooks the Peace Memorial Park. You can see the Atomic Bomb Dome up close. There are also photos on display of the area where the Peace Memorial Park is now located, when it was originally a thriving downtown area.
In this observation area, you can see the hypocenter, as well as an exhibition corner introducing Jan Letzel, the architect of the Hiroshima Products Exhibition Hall (now the Atomic Bomb Dome).
There are many more recommended spots at HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER!
HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER is a one-of-a-kind space where you can experience Hiroshima's past, present, and future. There are many more ways to enjoy it that we couldn't introduce this time! We'll end this article here, but please look forward to the second installment!
HIROSHIMA ORIZURU TOWER is a tourist facility that opened in 2016 next to the Atomic Bomb Dome, a world heritage site, offering a space you've never seen or felt before. The breeze blows through the rooftop observation deck, offering views of the Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and on clear days, Mount Misen on Miyajima. At ORIZURU SQUARE on the 12th floor, you can fold a crane using special origami paper and throw it into the 50m-high glass-walled ORIZURU WALL. Also on the first floor, there is a product hall selling locally loved products and a cafe where you can taste ingredients from Hiroshima.
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