Private Tour - Recall the Memory of War in Hiroshima and Feel "Live"

A large museum with many documents and explanations that will educate you about war and atomic bombs. The easy to understand displays demonstrate the cruelty of war and the importance of peace.

A large museum with many documents and explanations that will educate you about war and atomic bombs. The easy to understand displays demonstrate the cruelty of war and the importance of peace.

Also known as "Tower of thousand origami cranes", is a monument with many colorful origami cranes in a bundles of one thousand (called "senbazuru"). Origami is one of Japanese traditional cultures, and crane-shaped origami is believed to symbolize peace. Even today, people send senbazuru across Japan and from other countries, and the facility receives a total of ten million origami cranes annually.

The symbolic location of the atomic bomb, also known as the Atomic Bomb Dome. The atomic bomb exploded almost directly overhead of this building leaving the city in disaster, and the memorial stands here as a reminder of this sad incident. It is a popular site for visitors.

The atomic bomb exploded right above this location, along the road which is marked by a monument. Although there are no remnants overhead, you will instinctively look above and feel the disastrous world that existed back then.

One of the buildings that was affected by the atomic bomb and still stands today. Because it was a branch of the Bank of Japan and the structure was sturdy, the building still remains virtually intact. Currently, the building is used to display art and is free to enter. You will also find photos showing the disaster of the bombing.

An elementary school that was turned into a museum after the war. The building was made of concrete, a modern technique back then, and was turned into a ruin only leaving the outerwork. As it was a place that kept its shape, the school was used as a treatment and rescue site after the bombing. You will find notes and messages on the hallway written by the victims.

Hiroshima is all about "Okonomiyaki"! Two interesting features of this savory pancake are, first, not mixing the dough and ingredients, and second, the unique addition of noodles. All the restaurants will make okonomiyaki right in front of you on the grill so enjoy how it is made! In Hiroshima, people eat hot okonomiyaki off of the grill using the metal spatulas.

A church built in hope for peace. You can quietly think about peace surrounded by beautiful stained glass windows. How did this tour make you feel? Take time to reflect on what you saw today.