Peace Memorial Park & A-Bomb Dome Tour (Group)
LOCATION:
West Side
TOUR TYPE:
Group walking tour
HOUR:
2.5 hours
Hiroshima holds a unique and profound place in world history: it was the first city ever subjected to an atomic bomb attack in 1945.
In the aftermath of the devastation, local residents expressed agonizing despair, often repeating that "no flowers or trees would grow here for 75 years."
Yet, out of that suffering, Hiroshima has achieved a magnificent restoration, transforming into a vibrant City of Peace—a vital center for learning about and advocating for peace worldwide.
This essential tour offers you the opportunity to deeply explore this remarkable recovery.
You will journey to the most critical sites—the Peace Memorial Park, the Peace Memorial Museum, and the Atomic Bomb Dome—alongside a knowledgeable local guide.
SCHEDULE
10
min
Tour Meeting
At the Rest House in Peace Memorial Park: Please proceed to the second floor, where your guide will be waiting.
Morning course 9:30am (Afternoon course 14:00pm)
20
min
Atomic Bomb dome
Listening to what happened in 1945 and how the city has revitalized.
The bomb dome was constructed in 1915 by construct from Czech Republic.
So the building is little bit different from Japanese typical construction. Let's listen to the reason from the guide about why this bomb dome was survived from the atomic bomb, what this building is originally for, and the situation when the bomb attacked the city.
Morning course 9:40-10:00am (Afternoon course 14:10-14:30pm)
10
min
Visiting Ground Zero (Shima hospital)
Visit the former Shima Hospital, the exact hypocenter of the atomic blast, to gain profound insight into the critical role this medical facility played during the wartime era
Morning course 10:00-10:10am (Afternoon course 14:30-14:40pm)
15
min
Rest House (Taishoya Gofuku ten)
This building used to be the Taisho ya kimono shop where people sell the Japanese traditional clothes. There was only one person who have survived the explosion inside the building even though the place is within 200m from ground zero.
Morning course 10:10-10:30am (Afternoon course 14:40-15:00pm)
20
min
Peace Memorial Park
Visiting Peace Memorial Park where all the Japanese come to pray for the peace.
The Peace memorial museum was constructed after the World war II in 1954 by the very famous Japanese architect Kenzo Tange.
The park has many monument and statues that are related to the bomb event. Each of these has really deep stories, and the guide will explain especially about the places which you would want to know.
G7 summit was held in Hiroshima on May in 2023, and presidents from each countries visited this place and pray for the peace.
Let's visit this important place and take a look at those precious monuments.
Morning course 10:30-10:50am (Afternoon course 15:00-15:20pm)
60
min
Peace Memorial Museum
The Peace Memorial Museum houses a vast collection of powerful exhibits—from actual artifacts like children's clothing and scorched bento boxes, to photographs and detailed personal accounts that illustrate exactly how the atomic bombing irrevocably altered thousands of lives.
The building itself is an architectural landmark, designed by Kenzō Tange, who also masterminded the entire adjacent Peace Memorial Park.
As we walk through these halls, let's carry a profound question: "What can we do today to advance the cause of peace?" Let this visit be the starting point for that crucial reflection.
Morning course 10:50-11:50am (Afternoon course 15:20-16:20pm)
10
min
Farewell
Our tour concludes here at the Peace Memorial Park.
From here, you are free to explore the city on your own! The surrounding area offers numerous attractions, including many excellent restaurants where you can enjoy Hiroshima's famous Okonomiyaki and other local specialties.
Hiroshima Station is easily accessible from the park—it's just a 15-minute ride away via the convenient streetcar (tram). Enjoy the rest of your day in Hiroshima!
Morning course 12:00pm (Afternoon course 16:30pm)
CUSTOMER VOICE
OVERVIEW
Objective
This tour is a powerful journey through Hiroshima's history, focusing on how the city rebuilt and transformed from near-total destruction to the vibrant metropolis it is today.
We will visit surviving Atomic Bomb (A-bomb) structures and the Peace Memorial Museum, allowing you to hear the compelling stories from your guide about the immense hardship and ultimate triumph of recovery.
More than just history, this experience helps you understand what life was like for the people of Hiroshima during World War II, how they coped with the tragic event of the bombing, and the spirit of peace and resilience that guides their lives today. It is a vital and deeply moving lesson in human endurance and hope.
Meeting Place
2F of Rest House in Peace Memorial Park
Schedule
Morning course 09:30am-12:00am (Afternoon course 14:00pm-16:30pm)
Participants
2-10
What'a Included
Certified guide fee
Entrance fee: Peace Memorial Park
What's not Included
Private transportation
Available Date
Available all year round
Additional Information
The guide will be waiting inside the building on 2F (above the ground floor) with a sign says "IKIGAI Tour".
Cancellation policy
・We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event
・We will charge a cancellation fee of 50% if booking is cancelled 2 days or less before the event
・We will charge a cancellation fee of 30% if booking is cancelled 7 days or less before the event
・We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 8 days or less before the event
