Walking Through History: Hiroshima's Path to Peace
ID: GYG948913-1477855
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Join a guided walking tour of Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome. Learn about the city's history, cultural heritage, and the impact of the atomic bombing.
Join an expert-led walking tour, guided by a PhD scholar, to explore Hiroshima’s rich history, cultural heritage, and the impact of the atomic bombing. This immersive experience covers key landmarks, personal stories, and the city's inspiring journey toward peace and reconstruction.
Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park to discover the heart of Hiroshima’s peace movement. See the iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome). Pay tribute to the lives lost in 1945 at the Cenotaph for A-bomb Victims and the Flame of Peace.
Gain deep insights through exhibits, artifacts, and survivor testimonies at the Peace Memorial Museum. Learn the story of Sadako Sasaki and the thousand paper cranes at the Children’s Peace Monument. Ring the bell as a symbol of hope and world peace at the Peace Bell.
Understand the city's remarkable recovery and modernization after the war. Explore Hiroshima’s traditions, food, and contemporary landmarks.
Highlights
- Pay tribute to the lives lost in 1945 at the Cenotaph for A-bomb Victims
- Visit the iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Atomic Bomb Dome
- Gain deep insights through exhibits, artifacts, and survivor testimonies
- Learn the story of Sadako Sasaki and the thousand paper cranes
- Ring the bell as a symbol of hope and world peace at the Peace Bell
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing
Bring water and sunscreen for protection
Be prepared for an emotional journey through Hiroshima's history
Respect the solemnity of the memorial sites
I will be there at Atomic Bomb Domb
INCLUDED
- Children's Peace Monument
- Atomic Bomb Dome
- Bell of Peace
- Prayer Fountain
- Hiroshima Victims Memorial Cenotaph
- Flame of Peace
- Gates of Peace
- Korean Atomic Bomb Victims Cenotaph
- Dr. Marcel Junod Memorial
- Norman Cousins Memorial Monument
- Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and beverages
- Personal expenses
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.
