Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Historical Walking tour

About this experience

Join a thoughtfully designed small group walking tour through Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and gain deeper insight into one of the most significant events in history. Led by local guides from diverse educational and cultural backgrounds, this experience combines historical perspective, meaningful storytelling, and personal exchange in an approachable small group setting. With opportunities to engage in discussion throughout the tour, you will explore Hiroshima’s history beyond dates and monuments, connecting with the human stories and lasting legacy behind them. Discover what Hiroshima was like before the atomic bombing, why it was selected as a target during the final stages of World War II, and how the city transformed from devastation into an international symbol of peace. Throughout the experience, your guide will connect historical events with survivor testimonies, local perspectives, and the lasting impact the bombing continues to have on Hiroshima and its people today.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 20min

   At the meeting point, the guide will explain why an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and how it shaped the course of world history. The tour will begin at the 10 Gates of Peace, where nine gates represent the gates of hell, while the tenth symbolizes the hell of Hiroshima. The word "peace" is inscribed in 49 different languages on each gate.

2. Stop 2 · 5min

   The Mother and Baby in the Storm monument is dedicated to all the mothers who sacrified their lives while trying to save the lives of their children.

3. Stop 3 · 20min

   The names of the victims of the Hiroshima A-bombing

4. Stop 4 · 20min

   The hall shows the destruction of the city.

5. Stop 5 · 15min

   The solo survival in the building 170 meters away from the ground zero.

6. Stop 6 · 10min

   The monument is dedicated to Sadako and other children who died in the bombing. It tells the story behind the paper crane, a symbol of peace.

7. Stop 7 · 5min

   Monument dedicated to Korean Victims.

8. Stop 8 · 5min

   The peace bell

9. Stop 9 · 15min

   The building survived the atomic bombing in Hiroshima

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• The guide will be waiting for you next to the 10 "Gates of Peace" in front of the Italian restaurant "Mario"

End point

• Hypocenter/Ground Zero

Before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 2 children (0-10 years) can join free of charges.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.