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Join a guided walking tour through Hiroshima’s most iconic sites. Start at the Atomic Bomb Dome, a powerful UNESCO symbol of peace, before strolling through the Peace Memorial Park and Museum. Visit the hypocenter marker for a moving perspective on history. Next, experience the local side of Hiroshima at Hondori Shopping Street, a lively arcade filled with shops and eateries. Continue to Hiroshima Castle, originally built in the 16th century, and explore its grounds and exhibits on samurai culture. End your journey at Shukkeien Garden, a serene 17th-century Japanese garden with ponds and bridges offering a peaceful close to your Hiroshima exploration.
Please note that Hiroshima Castle will be closed to the public from March 23, 2026, due to renovation work.
From this date onward, tours will not enter the interior of the castle.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your guide in front of Orizuru Tower, located next to the Atomic Bomb Dome. This modern building with its striking glass design is easy to spot near the Peace Memorial Park. To help you find us easily, your guide will have a fluorescent band attached visibly to their bag or clothing.
The tour finishes at Shukkei-en Garden. After the tour ends, you are free to explore the garden longer on your own, relax by the ponds, or walk to nearby Hiroshima Station, which is only about 10 minutes away on foot. It’s a peaceful location to continue enjoying Hiroshima at your own pace.
Itinerary
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1Atomic Bomb Dome
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site and learn about Hiroshima’s history and recovery.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Visit key monuments and reflect on the stories behind each memorial.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Participants will explore the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum’s permanent exhibitions, where they can view authentic artifacts recovered after the atomic bombing, including personal belongings, photographs, and historical documents. Visitors will learn about the events of August 6, 1945, through detailed displays and powerful survivor testimonies that convey the human impact of the tragedy. Guests can walk through carefully curated galleries that explain Hiroshima’s history before and after the bombing, understand the scale of destruction, and discover how the city rebuilt itself into a global symbol of peace. The experience encourages reflection, education, and a deeper understanding of the importance of nuclear disarmament and peace. Important information Please note that the Peace Memorial Museum will be closed from February 16 to 21. During this period, the museum visit will be skipped, but the tour will continue as planned with visits to other locations.
45 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Hypocenter monument
Stand at the exact location above which the atomic bomb detonated.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Hiroshima Castle
Discover the reconstructed 16th-century castle and samurai culture inside the museum. Please note that Hiroshima Castle will be closed to the public from March 23, 2026, due to renovation work. From this date onward, tours will not enter the interior of the castle. Instead, the tour will focus on walking around the castle grounds and surrounding area, where your guide will explain the history and significance of Hiroshima Castle from the outside.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
6Shukkeien
Walk through a calm traditional Japanese garden featuring ponds, bridges, and seasonal beauty.
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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