Walk Back in Time at the Hiroshima Peace Park on this 4-Hour Private Tour
Highlights
Hiroshima
gastronomical, historical, Story Telling
Private Tour
4 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Explore the city of Hiroshima and learn about its transformation into a symbol of peace. Start from the ground zero of the atomic detonation- Shima Hospital, where you'll hear about the events of that fateful day in 1945. Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Orizuru Tower, Aioi Bridge, and other significant sites and gain a deeper understanding of Hiroshima's past, present, and vision for a peaceful future.
Itinerary
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Explore the History of Hiroshima
- On this tour, you will visit the Hiroshima Peace Park and take a closer look at the past, present, and peaceful vision of the historic city. Begin the tour from the downtown area and walk towards the ‘ground zero’ of the atomic detonation: Shima Hospital. Learn more about the events of that fateful day in 1945, and the guide will show you the memorial plaque that marks the exact spot of the explosion.
- Moving on, make your way through the Hondori shopping street and pass the Rest House in order to reach the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. Also known as the Atomic Bomb Dome, it preserves the memory of over 140,000 people who died in the bombing and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996.
- Towards its east is located the Orizoru Tower, which you will also visit. The tower is thus named on account of its resemblance to a folded paper crane, a popular symbol of peace.
- Next, you will proceed to one of the most well-known symbols of Hiroshima- the Aioi Bridge, which was the original target for the bomb as its T-shape is clearly visible from above. After exploring this site, take a look at the tram system of Hiroshima – did you know that the tram services were resumed a mere 3 days after the bombing?
- Some other spots you will explore include the Memorial to Korean and US Victims, the Cenotaph, and the site of the Flower Festival.
- Enjoy a delicious, authentic lunch.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Know Before You Go
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 4 | /group |
| 5 to 10 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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