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Hiroshima Walking Tour: Why a Bomb was Dropped to Hiroshima

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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park cenotaph with Atomic Bomb Dome in background.
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Children's Peace Monument with colorful artwork displays, Hiroshima Peace Park.

Duration

2 hr 30 min

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Guided tour

    • Take a 2.5-hour guided walking tour through Hiroshima’s historic landmarks, including Gokoku Shrine, Hiroshima Castle, and Peace Memorial Park, and gain insight into the city’s past and the reasons for the atomic bombing.

    • Visit this Hiroshima Gokoku shrine, originally built to honor Hiroshima’s deities, now serving as a space for reflection and remembrance.

    • Explore the reconstructed Hiroshima Castle and its grounds, learning about Hiroshima’s feudal heritage, samurai traditions, and Edo-period architecture.

    • Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, one of the few structures to endure the 1945 bombing, and stop by the Peace Memorial Park honoring the victims of the atomic bombing.

    • 2.5-hour private walking tour

    • English-speaking tour guide

    • Photo stops

    • Landmarks visit:

      • Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine

      • Hiroshima Castle

      • Hiroshima Green Arena

      • Hiroshima Orizuru Tower

      • Atomic Bomb Dome

      • Children's Peace Monument

      • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

      • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

    • Transfers

    • Meals

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • What to bring

    • Wear comfortable shoes, as the tour involves moderate walking and outdoor segments.

    Accessibility

    • The experience is wheelchair and stroller accessible.

    • Service animals are allowed in this experience.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
    • Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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