History of Hiroshima, Why atomic bomb was dropped
ID: GYG990113-1535520
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on a guided tour. Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Museum, and other monuments that tell the story of resilience and hope.
Meet your guide at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and begin your journey through history. Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, a haunting reminder of the past, and learn about its significance.
Continue to the Peace Memorial Museum, where you’ll gain deeper insights into the events of August 6, 1945, and the aftermath.
Pause at the Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims, a solemn tribute to those who lost their lives, and reflect on the impact of war.
Visit the Children’s Peace Monument, dedicated to the young victims, and the Peace Flame, a symbol of hope for a nuclear-free world.
See the Memorial Tower to the Mobilized Students and the Korean Atomic Bomb Victims Memorial, each telling their own stories of resilience and remembrance.
Highlights
- Feel the weight of history as you stand in the heart of Hiroshima
- Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, a haunting reminder of the past
- Explore the Peace Memorial Museum and learn about the impact of war
- Reflect at the Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims and the Peace Flame
- Discover the stories behind the Children’s Peace Monument
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The tour involves walking through the park
Photography is allowed
Respectful behavior is expected at all memorial sites
I will be at Atomic Bomb dome
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Visit to Atomic Bomb Dome
- Visit to Peace Memorial Museum
- Visit to Clock Tower of Peace
- Visit to Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims
- Visit to Children’s Peace Monument
- Visit to Bell of Peace
- Visit to Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall
- Visit to Peace Flame
- Visit to Korean Atomic Bomb Victims Memorial
- Visit to Prayer Fountain
- Visit to Gates of Peace
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.
