Hiroshima: Peace Memorial Park Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG939572-1465161
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Join a guided walking tour of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with PhD scholar. Visit the Gates of Peace, the Monument of Dr. Marcel Junod, the Flame of Peace, the Peace Memorial Museum, and more.
Join a meaningful journey through Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a place of remembrance and hope. Begin at the Gates of Peace, symbolizing global unity, and visit the Monument of Dr. Marcel Junod, honoring a Swiss doctor who aided survivors.
Reflect on the victims at the Fountain of Prayer and see the Flame of Peace, which represents a commitment to a nuclear-free world. The Peace Memorial Museum provides a powerful history of August 6, 1945, while the Rest House stands as a witness to the past.
The Children’s Peace Monument honors young lives lost, and the Korean Victims Memorial pays tribute to Koreans who perished. Ring the Peace Bell for global harmony, visit the Peace Tower, and finally, see the Atomic Bomb Dome, a solemn reminder of the devastation.
At the Hypocenter Monument, pause to reflect on the moment that changed history. This tour offers a profound understanding of Hiroshima’s past and its powerful message of peace for the future.
Highlights
- Reflect on the victims of the atomic bomb at the Fountain of Prayer
- Visit the Monument of Dr. Marcel Junod, a Swiss doctor who aided survivors
- Learn about the history of August 6, 1945 at the Peace Memorial Museum
- Pay tribute to the victims of the atomic bomb at the Korean Victims Memorial
- Ring the Peace Bell for global harmony and visit the Peace Tower
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Bring a camera for photos
Water and sunscreen are recommended
Food and drinks are not allowed inside the museum
I will be by the Gates of Peace in front of an Italian restaurant.
INCLUDED
- Gates of Peace visit
- Monument of Dr. Marcel Junod visit
- Fountain of Prayer visit
- Flame of Peace visit
- Peace Memorial Museum entry
- Rest House visit
- Children’s Peace Monument visit
- Korean Victims Memorial visit
- Peace Bell experience
- Peace Tower visit
- Atomic Bomb Dome visit
- Hypocenter Monument visit
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals are not included.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
