• Shukkei-en Garden - The guide will escort visitors from Hiroshima Station, sharing insightful information about the city en route to the first stop of the day, Shukkei-en Garden.

In the garden, guests will enjoy a relaxed walk around the main pond, taking in the beauty of tea houses, bridges, and hills, while pausing at prime photo locations. The guide will provide a detailed explanation of Japanese gardens and their core design principles. As the tour progresses, visitors will learn about the garden’s construction during the Edo period, its concept as a “miniaturized landscape,” and its various restorations over the past 400 years. Additionally, the guide will discuss the garden’s role as an evacuation site during World War II and its current significance to the people of Hiroshima.

• Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park - The guide will lead visitors to key sites within the ruins, explaining their history, purpose, and importance. These sites include the Castle Tower, Ninomaru enclosure, and Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine. By examining Hiroshima Castle as a “case study,” visitors will gain a deeper understanding of Japanese history and the evolution of castle towns. As they explore the ruins, the guide will help them envision life during the Edo Period in a thriving Japanese city.

The next destination is the Atomic Bomb Dome, located within the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. This building, inaugurated in 1915, was intended to exhibit and sell products from Hiroshima Prefecture and was the only structure left standing near the explosion’s hypocenter. As visitors proceed to this site, the guide will provide historical context about World War II and the events leading up to the bombing.

• Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum - The final stop of the tour is the Peace Memorial Museum. Here, visitors can view personal belongings left by the victims of the atomic bombing. The exhibits will guide them through the events of August 6th, the subsequent hardships and trauma, and the city’s eventual reconstruction. The tour guide will offer context before entering the various exhibition rooms, allowing visitors the opportunity to quietly learn about and reflect on this significant historical event.

• Transportation between activities
• English speaking guide
• Origami paper for paper cranes
• Entry fees at all tour locations

• Lunch
• Accommodation
• Transportation to meet-up point

Hiroshima is a stunning city that perfectly blends the vibrant energy of a metropolis with the tranquility of the countryside. In the heart of the city, visitors can delve into Hiroshima’s historical significance while also enjoying its beauty and culture. This half-day tour is thoughtfully crafted to provide insights into Hiroshima’s beginnings as a castle town during the Sengoku Period, its role in Japan’s unification and development, and the profound impact and legacy of the Atomic Bomb. Participants will gain a deeper appreciation of how the city was established and how it evolved into the symbol of peace it represents today by joining this walking tour around Hiroshima’s city center.

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