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Hiroshima Peace & History: 3-Hr Private Walk with Local Guide

This private 3-hour walk offers a focused introduction to Hiroshima, combining key Peace Memorial Park landmarks with places that show how the city lived — and recovered — beyond the park itself. We begin outside the memorial area at Shirakami Shrine and the Former Bank of Japan, two sites that pla

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📍Meeting point: Meeting Point: Lucky Bakery / Lawson (in front of Orizuru Tower) We’ll meet at Lucky Bakery, right next to the Lawson convenience store and directly in front of Orizuru Tower. It’s an easy landmark to find, and there are toilets, coffee, and snacks available if you arrive a little early.

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What To Expect

1

Stop 1

10 min

Our first stop is this quiet local shrine, one of Hiroshima’s oldest sacred places. It offers a calm introduction to the city’s spiritual roots and everyday life before the war.

2

Stop 2

15 min

One of the buildings that survived the atomic bombing. When open, we step inside briefly to understand Hiroshima’s commercial life and cityscape before 1945.

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Stop 3

15 min

The Hypocenter Monument marks the exact spot beneath the explosion. Its simple design reflects the scale of the event and offers a quiet moment to understand its impact

4

Stop 4

20 min

The most recognizable landmark in Hiroshima, preserved as it was after the bombing. We discuss its history and role as a symbol of peace today.

5

Stop 5

5 min

As we enter Peace Memorial Park, guests may ring the Peace Bell if they wish — a simple, reflective moment shared by visitors from around the world.

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Stop 6

15 min

Dedicated to child victims of the atomic bombing, this monument introduces the story of Sadako Sasaki and the meaning behind the paper cranes seen throughout the park.

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Stop 7

10 min

We pause at the Cenotaph and Flame of Peace to explain their meaning and how they relate visually and symbolically to the A-Bomb Dome.

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Stop 8

10 min

We finish the walk along the symbolic line connecting the Dome, Flame, and Cenotaph. The tour ends at the entrance to the Peace Memorial Museum, where guests may continue their visit independently if they choose.

What’s Included

  • customize itinerary
  • Short streetcar ride (fare included)
  • Private walking tour
  • English-speaking local guide

What’s NOT Included

  • food and drinks
  • Transportation to the meeting point

What to Bring

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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