Hiroshima City Central Library

Hiroshima City Central Library is the main library in the Motomachi area with multiple floors housing books, periodicals, reference materials, and specialized collections for local research. The spaces are clearly organized to help visitors navigate and locate different types of resources.

Established in 1974, the facility built upon the Asano Library which had operated since 1931 through a donation by the Asano family. This connection shows how local collections were preserved and expanded over several decades.

The third floor holds the Hiroshima Reference Room with materials about the atomic bombing, peace efforts, and local history documents.

The facility offers book lending, research assistance, and access to digital databases for visitors with varying schedules. Checking opening hours in advance helps plan a visit that fits your needs.

The library maintains a collection of handwritten manuscripts from writers connected to Hiroshima in its Literature Reference Room. These rare documents offer insight into literary works created or inspired by this city.

Location: Motomachi

Inception: October 27, 1974

Part of: 広島市立図書館

Address: 広島県広島市中区基町3-1

Website: http://library.city.hiroshima.jp/guide/chuou

GPS coordinates: 34.39883,132.45697

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00