Motoyasu River
Motoyasu River
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Jesdaa P
Bangkok, Thailand164 contributions
Dec 2019
No one would be interested in this river in front of the A-Bomb Dome on the day when Little Boy: the atomic bomb was dropped and the enormous fire & heat flame spread throughout the city. Someone probably ran to the water and drowned. The river was full of floating dead bodies, not beautiful as today. While I sat & chilled in the historical area, I was still thinking of the time on the watch shown in the Peace Memorial Museum that had stopped when the bomb had exploded that day.
Written 13 February 2020
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Rumples
Tucson, AZ11,708 contributions
Oct 2019
When visiting Hiroshima's Peace Park, we sometimes found ourselves by the Motoyasu River. This clean, tranquil water meshes nicely now with the theme of peace and runs by the east side of the main park, where most monuments are located. During the aftermath of the Aug. 9, 1945, atomic bomb blast, however, the picture was much different. The bomb exploded almost above the nearby Aioi Bridge, which crosses the river. Corpses filled the water, and many survivors jumped in to seek relief from the intense heat.
We chose to cross the river from the park via the Motoyasu-bashi Bridge to follow a wide walking path to the Atomic Bomb Dome. I noted a river cruise boat and a water taxi in action below. It was quite pleasant strolling along the Motoyasu, and we sat on a bench briefly, simply to enjoy the ambiance.
Though I consider the river to be an important contributor to the immediate environment, I would not classify it as a true attraction, compared to the many park monuments and the Peace Memorial Museum.
We chose to cross the river from the park via the Motoyasu-bashi Bridge to follow a wide walking path to the Atomic Bomb Dome. I noted a river cruise boat and a water taxi in action below. It was quite pleasant strolling along the Motoyasu, and we sat on a bench briefly, simply to enjoy the ambiance.
Though I consider the river to be an important contributor to the immediate environment, I would not classify it as a true attraction, compared to the many park monuments and the Peace Memorial Museum.
Written 21 September 2020
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The Travelling Piggy
London, UK6,244 contributions
Apr 2019 • Friends
It's a tranquil area and it's the perfect setting to reflect on what happened. Stunning way to see the area.
Written 5 April 2019
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ni_gustiayu
Jakarta, Indonesia3 contributions
Aug 2015 • Friends
last year i visited this river. it's sooo wonderful with a lamp design in along river. but for sure... don't waste your water there in front of japanese people. i do once, and my friend warm me, that river is the point of people die when the atomic boom in 1945. everyone just just into river to avoid the fire, but it's hopeless... the water it's full of blood every where. people there just screaming to asking a water. because the radiation and the weather after booming so untouchtable hot. yes. he said the history after i throw my water to the river... and i do regret it.
what a history! the beauty view with the saddest history inside.
what a history! the beauty view with the saddest history inside.
Written 9 March 2016
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Chris W
Budapest, Hungary540 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
Nice to walk next to when going to or from the peace park. Ferries run up and down the river to miyajima island which is useful instead of catching street car, train then ferry.
Written 3 July 2023
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Bozeman-Dublin
Trim, Ireland11,341 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
In the centre of Hiroshima the Motoyasu River has lovely paths along its banks so you can enjoy the views.
Cruises are available but the waters make for a lovely scenic and serene backdrop to the Peace Park and you can enjoy it just as well from these paths.
There are a few bridges in the centre for you to cross and get a better view of the waters The Aioi Bridge near the Atmoic Bomb Dome is T shaped over the water and was used by the Enola Gay as the target to drop the H Bomb.
Cruises are available but the waters make for a lovely scenic and serene backdrop to the Peace Park and you can enjoy it just as well from these paths.
There are a few bridges in the centre for you to cross and get a better view of the waters The Aioi Bridge near the Atmoic Bomb Dome is T shaped over the water and was used by the Enola Gay as the target to drop the H Bomb.
Written 29 June 2019
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Brandon Travel Reviews
Edmonton, Canada104 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
Large pathways on both sides on the main bridge where you can see the Atomic Bomb Dome and adjacent parks. The walkways on the sides of the river is also nice to stroll and chat at.
Written 21 October 2018
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roy v
Traralgon, Australia5,937 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
Over quite a few years have walked along and sat beside this river and always feel the peacefulness of it .
Then I hope that the hundreds of people who rushed to these waters for relief after the Atomic Bomb but then perished because of the radiation are at peace, maybe their souls are helping to keep it peaceful .
A lovely bridge goes across the river and the terrific Peace Park borders one side of it.
You can catch a boat here to do a cruise around or go to Miyajima which is a beautifull Island nearby.
There is a cafe beside the river for drinks or a meal and great ice cream .
Plenty of seating and some poignant memorials for the victims of the Atomic Bombing are close by .
Take time to visit when in Hiroshima it is a special place embedded in history forever.
Then I hope that the hundreds of people who rushed to these waters for relief after the Atomic Bomb but then perished because of the radiation are at peace, maybe their souls are helping to keep it peaceful .
A lovely bridge goes across the river and the terrific Peace Park borders one side of it.
You can catch a boat here to do a cruise around or go to Miyajima which is a beautifull Island nearby.
There is a cafe beside the river for drinks or a meal and great ice cream .
Plenty of seating and some poignant memorials for the victims of the Atomic Bombing are close by .
Take time to visit when in Hiroshima it is a special place embedded in history forever.
Written 20 June 2019
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BillNabilah
Sepang, Malaysia268 contributions
Oct 2018 • Friends
Motoyasu River is the witness of how horrendous the damage by the atomic blast was. Even after more than 70 years of the end of war, fragments of the former hall's brick walls and roof tiles from nearby houses obliterated by the bombing are still burried at the bottom of the river. You can take a walk along the river and admire the beautiful view but bear in mind this is the place where innocent people tried to save themselves during that fateful day by jumping in the river but to no avail as the atomic bomb heat was too strong and hot. Very sad history.
Written 17 November 2018
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Stuart
Watford, UK263 contributions
Nov 2018 • Friends
This goes round the edge of the peace park. It was beautiful and on a nice warm autumn day with the red trees lining the river bank it was nice to have a wander along and take in the city.
Written 5 November 2018
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