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Himeji Historical Peace Center, Peace museum in Tegarayama Central Park, Himeji, Japan.

The Himeji Historical Peace Center is a museum in Tegarayama Central Park that focuses on the city's wartime history. Divided into five exhibition sections, it displays photographs, documents, and artifacts that document how the war affected the local community.

The city suffered two devastating air raids in 1945 that killed around 500 people and destroyed much of the community. The museum was established in 1996 to preserve these memories and document the history of this tragedy for future generations.

The center displays restored wartime houses and air raid shelters that show how civilians lived during the Pacific War. Walking through these spaces, visitors can understand the daily reality and challenges that people in Himeji faced during this period.

The museum is about 15 minutes on foot from Tegara Station and relatively easy to reach. It is helpful to arrive early in the day, as the exhibitions can be emotionally intense and deserve time to absorb.

A special exhibition called 'Himeji Castle in Flames' recreates the air raids through videos, audio, and physical vibrations. This immersive experience helps visitors understand what people felt when the bombs fell.

Location: Himeji

Official opening: April 26, 1996

Website: https://city.himeji.lg.jp/kanko/category/1-9-1-4-0-0-0-0-0-0.html

GPS coordinates: 34.82189,134.67414

Latest update: December 13, 2025 12:21

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