Half-Day Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Castle and Garden Tour
About This Tour
Explore Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Museum to gain a deep understanding of the devastating impact of nuclear weapons and the city's enduring message of peace. Vi...
Duration: 4 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Not included · Wheelchair access: Yes · City: Hiroshima · Languages: English
About Hiroshima
Hiroshima
Pay your respects at the Peace Park and other memorials that mark Hiroshima out as the site of one of the 20th century’s great tragedies, and get a local guide to show the modern edge of this Japanese city too.
What's Included
- Guide fee
- Entrance fee for the Peace Memorial Museum
- Entrance fee for Hiroshima Castle
- Entrance fee for Shukkeien Garden
Not Included
- Transportation fee during the tour
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Hiroshima Peace Sites, Castle and Garden
9:00 AM - Begin at the Peace Memorial Museum Enter the museum to learn about the impact of nuclear weapons and the message of peace. Enter the museum to learn about the impact of nuclear weapons and the message of peace. View exhibits that document the events before, during, and after the atomic bombing. View exhibits that document the events before, during, and after the atomic bombing. Reflect on the museum's mission to promote global awareness and peace. Reflect on the museum's mission to promote global awareness and peace. 10:00 AM - Walk to the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Park Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Atomic Bomb Dome, preserved as a symbol of resilience. Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Atomic Bomb Dome, preserved as a symbol of resilience. Visit Peace Park, including the Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims, the Children's Peace Monument, Peace Bell, and A-bomb Memorial Mound. Visit Peace Park, including the Cenotaph for the A-bomb Victims, the Children's Peace Monument, Peace Bell, and A-bomb Memorial Mound. Pay your respects and absorb the solemn atmosphere. Pay your respects and absorb the solemn atmosphere. 11:00 AM - Visit Hiroshima Castle Tour the castle tower, which houses historic artifacts related to Hiroshima's history. Tour the castle tower, which houses historic artifacts related to Hiroshima's history. Climb to the 5th-floor observation platform for panoramic views of the city. Climb to the 5th-floor observation platform for panoramic views of the city. Learn about the castle's significance before and after World War II. Learn about the castle's significance before and after World War II. 12:00 PM - Relax at Shukkeien Garden Stroll through Shukkeien Garden, enjoying its carefully landscaped scenery that reflects famous places across Japan. Stroll through Shukkeien Garden, enjoying its carefully landscaped scenery that reflects famous places across Japan. Use this peaceful setting to unwind and refresh after the morning's tours. Use this peaceful setting to unwind and refresh after the morning's tours. 1:00 PM - Conclude the Tour Depart from Shukkeien Garden or continue exploring the city at your leisure. Depart from Shukkeien Garden or continue exploring the city at your leisure.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Hiroshima Station or your hotel · Tour start: 1-2 Nakajimachō, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0811, Japan — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
