Hiroshima City Ebayama Museum of Meteorology, Meteorological museum in Naka-ku, Hiroshima, Japan
The Hiroshima City Ebayama Museum of Meteorology is a meteorological museum located in Naka-ku that presents weather phenomena through interactive exhibits and hands-on demonstrations. Visitors can observe wind patterns, cloud development, and other atmospheric processes using specialized equipment throughout the museum.
The facility began in 1879 as Japan's first weather observatory and survived the 1945 atomic bombing despite extensive damage. It continued its meteorological work after the destruction, making it a significant surviving institution from that period.
The building reflects early Showa period design with reinforced concrete walls that bear traces of the atomic bombing. These preserved structural marks serve as a physical record visitors can observe today.
The museum is best visited on clear days to fully appreciate the outdoor views and explore exhibits without difficulty. The indoor spaces are accessible to all visitors and the interactive displays require no prior knowledge to understand and enjoy.
The north wall still displays glass fragments embedded during the atomic blast, serving as direct evidence of the explosion's force and intensity. A simulation chamber for typhoon conditions lets visitors experience extreme weather while standing in a building that withstood history's most powerful explosions.
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