Historical Highlights of Hiroshima Group Walking Tour
Embark on a guided walking group tour of the historic city of Hiroshima, to learn about the deep history of this famous Japanese city. Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome.
About This Tour
Join us for a powerful and thought-provoking walking tour through Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Led by passionate local guides with master’s and PhD backgrounds in fields like Tourism, , History, and Peace Studies, this tour offers more than facts it offers perspective. Having lived and studied in Hiroshima for years, our guides bring you authentic insight into the city’s past, its people, and its remarkable recovery.
You’ll uncover what Hiroshima was like before the atomic bombing, why it became the primary target, and how it transformed from devastation into a global symbol of peace. If you’ve ever wondered about these questions, this experience will help you understand them deeply and personally.
Walk alongside your guide as you retrace the events of August 6, 1945. Visit the memorials and monuments that honor both direct and indirect victims of the nuclear attack. Hear the stories behind statues, structures, and symbols that reveal the city’s resilience and hope.
The tour begins at the Peace Gates and continues through key landmarks such as the Mother and Baby in the Storm, Dr. Marcel Junod Memorial, Norman Cousins Monument, Peace Watch, Cenotaph for the Atomic Bomb Victims, Flame of Peace, National Peace Memorial Hall, Peace Park Rest House, Children’s Monument, Peace Bell, and the Atomic Bomb Dome. It concludes at the Hypocenter the only structure that withstood the blast, now standing as a global reminder of the human cost of war.
By the end of the tour, you’ll leave with a profound understanding of Hiroshima’s story not just of loss, but of strength, compassion, and the city’s enduring message of peace.
What's Included
- Guided tour
- Entrance to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Hall for Atomic Bomb Victims.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour starts. After that, no refunds will be provided.