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Hiroshima holds a unique and profound place in world history: it was the first city ever subjected to an atomic bomb attack in 1945.
In the aftermath of the devastation, local residents expressed agonizing despair, often repeating that "no flowers or trees would grow here for 75 years."
Yet, out of that suffering, Hiroshima has achieved a magnificent restoration, transforming into a vibrant City of Peace—a vital center for learning about and advocating for peace worldwide.
This essential tour offers you the opportunity to deeply explore this remarkable recovery.
You will journey to the most critical sites—the Peace Memorial Park, the Peace Memorial Museum, and the Atomic Bomb Dome—alongside a knowledgeable local guide.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
NOTE: The guide will be waiting inside the building on 2F (above the ground floor) with a sign says "IKIGAI Tour".
Itinerary
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1
Listening to what happened in 1945 and how the city has revitalized. The bomb dome was constructed in 1915 by construct from Czech Republic. So the building is little bit different from Japanese typical construction. Let's listen to the reason from the guide about why this bomb dome was survived from the atomic bomb, what this building is originally for, and the situation when the bomb attacked the city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We visit the ground zero of the atomic bomb and discover more about the hospital and those people who used to work here.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
This building used to be the Taisho ya kimono shop where people sell the Japanese traditional clothes. There was only one person who have survived the explosion inside the building even though the place is within 200m from ground zero.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Visiting Peace Memorial Park where all the Japanese come to pray for the peace. The Peace memorial museum was constructed after the World war II in 1954 by the very famous Japanese architect Kenzo Tange. The park has many monument and statues that are related to the bomb event. Each of these has really deep stories, and the guide will explain especially about the places which you would want to know. G7 summit was held in Hiroshima on May in 2023, and presidents from each countries visited this place and pray for the peace. Let's visit this important place and take a look at those precious monuments.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Hear from your guide the story of Sadako Sasaki, who experienced the atomic bombing at the age of two and inspired the tradition of folding a thousand paper cranes.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Visit a deeply significant place where the registry of those who lost their lives in the atomic bombing is enshrined.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Visiting one of the must-go museums to see the real things that are used back in the war time, and to know the real stories. The Peace memorial museum has so many exhibits from the war time like clothes, bento boxes, pictures and stories about how the atomic bomb event changed their life. The building itself was constructed by Kenzo Tange, who is the construct of Peace memorial park as well. What do you think we can do for the peace? Let's visit this place with having the question.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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