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Experience the inspiring contrast of Hiroshima on an immersive half-day private walking tour. Rather than taking a standard sightseeing route, this carefully crafted itinerary reveals how a resilient city evolved from a feudal samurai stronghold into a global beacon of peace, culminating in a shared local culinary tradition.
1. A-Bomb Dome & Peace Memorial Park (Spirit of Rebirth)
Start your journey at the iconic UNESCO World Heritage A-Bomb Dome, standing along the peaceful Motoyasu River. As you navigate the tranquil pathways of the Peace Memorial Park, your expert local host will share deeply personal insights into the city’s tragic history, the Flame of Peace, and its miraculous recovery into a thriving modern metropolis.
2. Hiroshima Castle & Samurai Heritage (Feudal Stronghold)
Leave the modern era behind as you approach the majestic Hiroshima Castle (Rijo).
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet your guide outside the Shinkansen Exit (North Exit / 1st Floor) of JR Hiroshima Station, near the Tourist Information Center. Your guide will be holding a sign with the lead traveler's name on it.
Itinerary
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1Atomic Bomb Dome
After meeting your guide at Hiroshima Station, take a short local tram ride to the iconic Atomic Bomb Dome standing along the riverbank. Stand before this stark UNESCO World Heritage site as your guide introduces the history of August 6, 1945, and its immediate aftermath.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Cross the river into the serene grounds of Peace Memorial Park. Walk past the Cenotaph for Atomic Bomb Victims, the Children's Peace Monument, and the Flame of Peace while learning about Hiroshima's remarkable post-war recovery and its ongoing message of world peace.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Hiroshima Castle
Travel back to the feudal era at the majestic Hiroshima Castle. Walk along the wide moat and scenic grounds, learn about the powerful samurai lords who founded the city in the 16th century, and capture photos of the elegant fortress architecture.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4Hiroshima
Conclude your journey at an authentic local teppan diner. Watch skilled chefs stack cabbage, noodles, and savory batter on an iron griddle, and enjoy Hiroshima's ultimate comfort food while learning local dining etiquette.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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