History of Hiroshima Group Walking Tour

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Gates of Peace

  The Gates of Peace were installed in 2005 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. They were created by French artist Clara Halter and architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte as part of the international “Wall for Peace Project,” which aims to erect monuments inscribed with the word “peace” in cities around the world. The Hiroshima installation is a central element of this project, embodying a message of reconciliation and hope for humanity.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Arashi no Naka no Boshi Statue

  The “Mother and Baby in the Storm” statue is a tribute to all mothers who protected their children during and after the atomic bombing, and to the countless families torn apart by the tragedy. It stands as a silent message of peace and a vow to eliminate nuclear weapons, embodying the determination and hope of Hiroshima’s citizens.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 3
  Fountain of Prayer

  The Prayer for Peace Fountain was constructed in November 1964 and donated to Hiroshima City by Hiroshima Bank. The fountain was built in dedication to the souls of atomic bombing victims who died crying, “Water, please, water,” and as a wish to console their spirits.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4
  Hiroshima Peace City Monument Cenotaph for the Atomic Bomb Victims

  The Cenotaph is an arched monument sheltering the names of all known victims, inscribed with “Let all the souls here rest in peace, for we shall not repeat the evil.”

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

  Explanation of the design and monuments in the Park.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6
  Peace Flame

  The eternal flame will remain lit until all nuclear weapons are abolished, symbolizing hope for a peaceful future.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims

  A tranquil space for reflection, dedicated to those who lost their lives, with thousands of memoirs and testimonies preserved.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8
  Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park

  The basement of this building sheltered a sole survivor during the bombing, symbolizing resilience and the randomness of survival.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 9
  Children's Peace Monument

  Inspired by Sadako Sasaki, who folded paper cranes while battling leukemia from radiation exposure. The monument is adorned with cranes sent from around the world.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 10
  Peace Bell

  Visitors ring the bell as a gesture of hope and a call for global peace.

  5 minutes • Admission ticket free
• Peace Clock Tower (Pass by)

  Chimes daily at 8:15 AM, the time of the bombing, reminding all of the importance of peace and remembrance.

  Admission ticket free
• (Pass by)

  The T-shaped bridge was the intended target of the atomic bomb, marking a significant point in Hiroshima’s history.

  Admission ticket free
• 11
  Atomic Bomb Dome

  The preserved remains of the former Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, closest to the hypocenter, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 12
  Hypocenter monument

  The exact location beneath which the atomic bomb detonated marked the ground zero of devastation.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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