Hiroshima: History of Hiroshima Group Walking Tour

2 hours

Easy

Join our tour to explore the history of Hiroshima, understand the impact of the atomic bombing, and witness how the city transformed into a symbol of peace and resilience. Uncover the stories!

Join us for an inspiring peace walking tour in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Our passionate guides, equipped with degrees in Peace Studies and years of experience living in Hiroshima, bring a unique perspective to the history of this remarkable city. They have immersed themselves in local culture and history, allowing them to gain deep insights into the atomic bombing that forever altered the course of history.

Discover what Hiroshima was like before the tragedy, why it was selected as the primary target, and how it rose from the ashes to become a symbol of peace. If you're curious about these profound questions and more, join our tour and let us illuminate the journey of Hiroshima together.

Follow your guide as you delve into the details of that fateful day in August 1945 and learn about the bombing that forever altered the lives of the survivors.

Next, head outdoors to explore the Peace Memorial Park, a space dedicated to the direct and indirect victims of the nuclear attack. Hear the stories behind landmarks, statues, and squares and uncover important symbols hidden in plain sight.


Finally, visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, the only structure that survived the blast. Today, the ruin stands as a memorial to those killed in the bombing.


Leave your tour with a deeper understanding of the events of August 6, 1945, how the bombing affected Hiroshima, and its impact on present-day life in the city.

What's included?

    Guided tour

    Entrance to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Hall for Atomic Bomb Victims.

    Exclusions
      Please note
      • Wheelchair accessible
      • Public transportation nearby
      • Stroller / pram accessible
      What to bring

        Dress comfortably according to the weather and bring water with you.