Mahatma Gandhi Statue — Attraction in Hiroshima

核兵器保持のインド🇮🇳世界が平和でありますように Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi unveiled the bust of Mahatma Gandhi in Hiroshima, Japan on 20 May 2023.

Dignitaries present during the unveiling ceremony included H.E Mr. Nakatani Gen, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament; Mr. Kazumi Matsui, Mayor of Hiroshima City; Mr. Tatsunori Motani, Speaker of the Hiroshima City Assembly; Members of Parliament from Hiroshima and senior government officials; members of the Indian community; and followers of Mahatma Gandhi in Japan.

The Mahatma Gandhi bust has been gifted by the Government of India to the city of Hiroshima as a symbol of friendship and goodwill between India and Japan, on the occasion of the visit of the Prime Minister for the G-7 summit from 19-21 May 2023.

The 42 inches tall bronze bust has been sculpted by Padma Bhushan awardee Shri Ram Vanji Sutar. The bust site, adjacent to the Motoyasu River, is close to iconic A-Bomb Dome that is visited by thousands of people - locals and tourists alike - every day.

The location has been chosen as a mark of solidarity for peace and non-violence. Mahatma Gandhi dedicated his life to peace and non-violence. The location truly resonates with the principles and life of Gandhiji, which continue to inspire the world and...

This statue is located along the motoyasu river, near the Atomic Bomb Memorial Building, which is visited by thousands of locals and tourists every day. Our PM Narendra Modi ji who was in Japan to attend the G7 summit, unveiled the statue of Mahatma Gandhi in Hiroshima. Do visit here....

Mahathma Gandhji’s statue at Hiroshima peace park. We don’t need ticket to visit this park but ticket is required to enter the Hiroshima peace museum. Do visit the Indian restaurant called “Kanak” near...