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This private walk offers a deeper look at Hiroshima by combining well-known landmarks with meaningful places most visitors never reach. Alongside the A-Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park, we visit Shirakami Shrine, the Former Bank of Japan, and Honkawa Elementary School — locations that reveal Hiroshima’s history on a more personal level.
A short ride on Hiroshima’s historic streetcar is included, giving you a relaxed and authentic way to enter the city’s older neighborhoods. With over two decades of experience living in Hiroshima, I share stories, context, and reflections that help connect the past with the present.
The tour is paced with care, offering a thoughtful balance of history, reflection, and calm moments to take everything in.
A thoughtful introduction to Hiroshima for travelers seeking more than a standard Peace Park visit.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meeting Point: Lucky Bakery / Lawson (in front of Orizuru Tower) We’ll meet at Lucky Bakery, right next to the Lawson convenience store and directly in front of Orizuru Tower. It’s an easy landmark to find, and there are toilets, coffee, and snacks available if you arrive a little early.
The tour concludes at the entrance of the Peace Memorial Museum, where you may continue your visit independently.
Itinerary
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Our first stop is this peaceful shrine, one of Hiroshima’s oldest sacred places. It offers a quiet moment to understand the city’s spiritual roots and the community that lived here long before the war.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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This striking structure survived the atomic bomb and reveals what Hiroshima looked like before 1945. We’ll step inside (when open) to explore how daily life and commerce shaped the city.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Hypocenter Monument marks the exact spot beneath the explosion. Its simple design reflects the scale of the event and offers a quiet moment to understand its impact
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Atomic Bomb Dome
The Atomic Bomb Dome, a haunting reminder of the world's first atomic bombing, stands as a stark symbol of peace. Once a modern architectural marvel, it was left skeletal after the 1945 blast, forever frozen in time. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it serves as a solemn tribute to the victims and a call for a nuclear-free future.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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A short walk brings us to Honkawa School, another survivor of the blast. The preserved classroom and exhibits offer a personal and very human perspective on the city’s history.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Peace Bell
As we enter Peace Memorial Park, you’re welcome to ring the Peace Bell — a simple but meaningful gesture shared by visitors from around the world.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Monument to Korean Victims and Survivors
The Monument in Memory of the Korean Victims of the A-bomb stands as a solemn tribute to the many Koreans who lost their lives in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. It serves as a reminder of the shared suffering and the enduring hope for peace between the two nations.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Children's Peace Monument
The Children's Peace Monument stands as a poignant memorial to the young victims of the atomic bombing. It commemorates Sadako Sasaki, a girl who died of leukemia caused by radiation exposure, and the thousands of other children who suffered similar fates. The monument features a statue of a young girl holding a paper crane, a symbol of peace and hope.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Hiroshima Peace City Monument Cenotaph for the Atomic Bomb Victims
We stop at the Peace Flame and the Cenotaph, symbols of remembrance and hope. The flame burns for a world free of nuclear weapons, while the Cenotaph honors the victims and carries the message: “Let all the souls here rest in peace.”
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
We finish our walk along the symbolic line that links the A-Bomb Dome, the Flame of Peace, and the Cenotaph — a thoughtful way to close our time in the park. The tour ends at the entrance to the Peace Memorial Museum, where you may continue your visit at your own pace.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
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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