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The previous price was RM 132 and current price is RM 105 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travellers
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Overview

  • Join us for a 2-hour walking tour led by knowledgeable guides who have dedicated years to sharing the important history of Hiroshima. Experience powerful testimonies and stories from atomic bomb survivors (Hibakusha), creating a deep connection to the past.

    Explore significant monuments, including the iconic Atomic Bomb Dome, the Peace Cenotaph, and the Children's Peace Monument. We will also visit lesser-known yet vital sites such as the Gates of Peace, the Aioi T-Bridge (the actual target of the atomic bomb), the Peace Watch and Peace Clock Tower, the Mother and Baby in the Storm, the Korean Monuments, the Burial Mound, and many more.

    The tour will conclude at Hypocenter monument, near the lively Hondori Street, a lively area filled with a variety of local restaurants and unique shops. Here, you can finish off your evening by savoring the flavors of the local cuisine and immersing yourself in the bustling night life of Hiroshima.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Gates of Peace
    • 15 4
    • 730-0811, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

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Hiroshima History and Evening Walk

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
RM 131.25
RM 105.00 x 1 AdultRM 105.00
Total
The previous price was RM 131.25 and current price is RM 105.00
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour through the Peace Park
  • Exclusions
    Meals

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Gates of Peace

  • 15m
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.

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.

Fountain of Prayer

  • 5m
Learn why the symbol of water is deeply connected to the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

Dr. Marcel Junod Memorial

  • 5m
Learn about the extraordinary help that came from abroad to support the victims of Hiroshima.

Norman Cousins Memorial Monument

  • 5m
Hear the story about the commitment to supporting the people of Hiroshima, years after the bombing

Peace Watch Tower

  • 5m
Stop by the Peace Watch Tower and learn about why "8:15AM" is significant to the events of Hiroshima.

The Cenotaph

  • 10m
At the Cenotaph, learn more about the aftermath of the bombing, about the victims and Hiroshima's ongoing dedication to remembrance and peace.

Peace Flame

  • 5m
Stop by the Peace Flame, an everlasting symbol of peace and the hope of a nuclear warfare-free world.

Children's Peace Monument

  • 10m
At this stop, you will hear the touching story of Sadako Saski and learn about how the paper crane became one of Japan's most famous peace symbols.

Korean Atomic Bomb Victims Cenotaph

  • 5m
This memorial is dedicated to the Korean atomic bomb victims. Learn about its history and symbolical meaning.

Atomic Bomb Memorial Mound

  • 5m
Learn about how Hiroshima dealt with the immense amount of human losses.

Peace Bell

  • 5m
At this stop you will learn about the symbolic meaning of the bell sound and how the design of the monument conveys a message of peace.

Aioi Bridge

  • 5m
Learn about why this bridge played a central role in the events of August 6, 1945, and why its shape was significant.

Atomic Bomb Dome

  • 15m
Learn more about the historical backround of the Atomic Bomb Dome, what it was before the bombing, and how it became one of the most recognizable landmarks of Hiroshima.

Ground Zero

  • 10m
Finish the tour at the Hypocenter monument, the exact location where the atomic bomb exploded over 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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    Gates of Peace
    • 15 4
    • 730-0811, Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

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