Hiroshima: History, Peace, and Resilience Walking Tour
Get a deeper understanding of the history of Hiroshima than you could alone. This walking tour reveals the impact of the atomic bombing and how the city was transformed into a symbol of peace and resilience. In the company of a guide with a degree in Peace Studies, visit significant sites including the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome and learn about the people and the stories behind them.
Highlights
- ✓This in-depth tour of Hiroshima goes beyond the guidebooks
- ✓Benefit from your guide's rare insights into the history of Hiroshima
- ✓Enjoy a richer experience of Hiroshima's historic sites than you would alone
- ✓This compact tour is perfect for travelers short on time in Hiroshima
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓The names of the victims of the Hiroshima A-bombing
- ✓The hall shows the destruction of the city.
- ✓The solo survival in the building 170 meters away from the ground zero.
- ✓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.
- ✓Monument dedicated to Korean Victims.
- ✓The peace bell
- ✓The building survived the atomic bombing in Hiroshima
What's included
- ✓Guided tour
What's not included
- ✓Food (any kind) is not included
Good to know
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Hiroshima: History, Peace, and Resilience Walking Tour
Get a deeper understanding of the history of Hiroshima than you could alone. This walking tour reveals the impact of the atomic bombing and how the city was transformed into a symbol of peace and resilience. In the company of a guide with a degree in Peace Studies, visit significant sites including the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome and learn about the people and the stories behind them.
Highlights
- ✓This in-depth tour of Hiroshima goes beyond the guidebooks
- ✓Benefit from your guide's rare insights into the history of Hiroshima
- ✓Enjoy a richer experience of Hiroshima's historic sites than you would alone
- ✓This compact tour is perfect for travelers short on time in Hiroshima
What you'll see & do
- ✓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.
- ✓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.
- ✓The names of the victims of the Hiroshima A-bombing
- ✓The hall shows the destruction of the city.
- ✓The solo survival in the building 170 meters away from the ground zero.
- ✓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.
- ✓Monument dedicated to Korean Victims.
- ✓The peace bell
- ✓The building survived the atomic bombing in Hiroshima
What's included
- ✓Guided tour
What's not included
- ✓Food (any kind) is not included
Good to know
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.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.