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A large, circular building with a dome, surrounded by trees and other buildings. 1
A memorial arch with a bench and floral arrangements. 2
A stone monument surrounded by trees in a park. 3
A group of people standing in a park with trees and buildings in the background. 4
A group of people standing in a park with trees and a gazebo in the background. 5
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Overview

  • 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.

Activity location

  • Gates of Peace
    • 57-2,57-3 Nakajimacho Naka-ku
    • 730-0811, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Ristorante Mario
    • 11 4
    • 730-0811, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

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History of Hiroshima Group Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours

Language options: English
Price details
£26.18 x 1 Adult£26.18
Total
Price is £26.18

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour
  • Exclusions
    Food (any kind) is not included

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Transport 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.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Gates of Peace

  • 20m
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 symbolises the hell of Hiroshima. The word "peace" is inscribed in 49 different languages on each gate.

Arashi no Naka no Boshi Statue

  • 5m
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 Cenotaph

  • 20m
The names of the victims of the Hiroshima A-bombing

Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims

  • 20m
The hall shows the destruction of the city.

Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park

  • 15m
The solo survival in the building 170 metres away from the ground zero.

Children's Peace Monument

  • 10m
The monument is dedicated to Sadako and other children who died in the bombing. It tells the storey behind the paper crane, a symbol of peace.

Monument to Korean Victims and Survivors

  • 5m
Monument dedicated to Korean Victims.

Peace Bell

  • 5m
The peace bell

Atomic Bomb Dome

  • 15m
The building survived the atomic bombing in Hiroshima

Location

Activity location

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    Gates of Peace
    • 57-2,57-3 Nakajimacho Naka-ku
    • 730-0811, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Ristorante Mario
    • 11 4
    • 730-0811, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

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