Hiroshima Peace (Heiwa) Walking Tour at World Heritage Sites

About this experience

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. Discover the history and resilience of Hiroshima with a knowledgeable local guide. Begin at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, where you’ll learn about the atomic bombing and how the people of Hiroshima rebuilt their lives afterward. Next, visit the Orizuru Tower observatory for a panoramic view of modern Hiroshima, offering a powerful contrast between past and present. Enjoy lunch with your guide while reflecting on the city’s journey, then walk to see the Aogiri tree and the Atomic Bomb Dome, symbols of survival and peace. This small-group tour is operated by Magical Trip, a trusted local company recognized with TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence, offering meaningful experiences throughout Japan.

What to expect

1. Stop 1

   Start Hiroshima Peace Walking Tour

2. Stop 2 · 10min

   Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Park

3. Stop 3 · 1h

   Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Park Here, they will learn the horrors of the atomic bomb as well as how the people of Hiroshima coped with the tragedy. This will be a tour filled with hope, where the people of Hiroshima learn to never to give up even in the darkest days.

4. Stop 4 · 5min

   The Cenotaph for the victims of the atomic bomb hit in Hiroshima.

5. Stop 5 · 10min

   Your local guide will explain the meaning of the Children's Peace Monument in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.

6. Stop 6 · 15min

   Visit Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome The Atomic Bomb Dome is a structure that conveys the horror of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima City at 8:15 on August 6, 1945. It is also known as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial.

7. Stop 7 · 30min

   Have lunch at the top of Hiroshima Orizuru Tower

Tour & ticket options

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

Meeting & pickup

• In front of the mon-bell store near Nishi Kamiyacho Station (1 minute walk from the Station) Your guide will be holding an orange "Magical Trip Tour" sign. Arrivals over 15 minutes late from the meeting time (10 minutes before the tour) cannot join the tour, no refund or reschedule will be offered.

End point

• This tour will finish at the place near the lunch restaurant.

Before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.
• This tour is not recommended for individuals with mobility issues. If you have difficulty walking, we recommend booking a private tour.
• We are unable to accommodate gluten-free requests for this tour.
• We are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to offer alternatives at other locations throughout the tour.
• Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke. Also, climate has become more extreme, with summer temperatures reaching up to 40°C (110°F) and winter lows dropping to -5°C (20°F). Please dress appropriately for the weather.
• Since most Japanese restaurants are not fully equipped to offer vegetarian menus, vegetarian options on our tour are limited.
• Some exhibits contain graphic imagery that may be disturbing to young children. Please inform your guide if you have any concerns.
• Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies. Note: Requests made on the day of the tour cannot be accommodated.
• You do not need to cover the cost of the guide’s food and drinks.
• This activity ends near Chishaku-in Temple

Cancellation policy

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