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Join a thoughtfully designed small group walking tour through Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and gain deeper insight into one of the most significant events in history. Led by local guides from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, this experience combines historical perspective, meaningful storytelling, and personal exchange in an approachable small group setting. With opportunities to engage in discussion throughout the tour, you will explore Hiroshima’s history beyond dates and monuments, connecting with the human stories and lasting legacy behind them.
Discover what Hiroshima was like before the atomic bombing, why it was selected as a target during the final stages of World War II, and how the city transformed from devastation into an international symbol of peace. Throughout the experience, your guide will connect historical events with survivor testimonies, local perspectives, and the lasting impact the bombing continues to have on Hiroshima and its people today.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The guide will be waiting for you next to the 10 "Gates of Peace" in front of the Italian restaurant "Mario"
Hypocenter/Ground Zero
Itinerary
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1Gates of Peace
At the meeting point, the guide will explain why an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and how it shaped the course of world history. The tour will begin at the 10 Gates of Peace, where nine gates represent the gates of hell, while the tenth symbolizes the hell of Hiroshima. The word "peace" is inscribed in 49 different languages on each gate.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Arashi no Naka no Boshi Statue
The Mother and Baby in the Storm monument is dedicated to all the mothers who sacrified their lives while trying to save the lives of their children.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hiroshima Peace City Monument Cenotaph for the Atomic Bomb Victims
The names of the victims of the Hiroshima A-bombing
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
The hall shows the destruction of the city.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park
The solo survival in the building 170 meters away from the ground zero.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Children's Peace Monument
The monument is dedicated to Sadako and other children who died in the bombing. It tells the story behind the paper crane, a symbol of peace.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Monument to Korean Victims and Survivors
Monument dedicated to Korean Victims.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Peace Bell
The peace bell
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Atomic Bomb Dome
The building survived the atomic bombing in Hiroshima
15 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
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 2 children (0-10 years) can join free of charges.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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