Abstract
The Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima remains a precious building, a memorial to the destruction caused by the atomic bomb as well as a symbol for world peace. The Dome is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is listed as “The Hiroshima Peace Memorial. ” This study has two purposes: 1. to categorize different types of views of the Atomic Bomb Dome under “landscape types”; 2. to consider the significance of these landscape according to subjective attributes such as how a viewer experienced the Dome. In our results, views of the Atomic Bomb Dome were classified into six landscape types based on these attributes. Specifically, differences were found in the following: the characteristics of the elements comprising the landscape, the historical period in which the Dome was viewed, and the site from which the Dome was viewed. In conclusion, recallable memories of Hiroshima have different meanings and significance. The results show that planners/designers should create multiple ways for visitors to experience the Dome, such as offering a variety of views.
