Hiroshima; Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Castle Tour
ID: GYG688053-1336799
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
We will take a walk from the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum to Hiroshima Castle, where we will explore the history and culture of Hiroshima.
Explore Hiroshima's history and culture with a local guide. Experience the power of the city that has recovered from the atomic bomb. At the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, you will learn about the tragedy of the atomic bomb and think about peace once again. In Peace Park, you will learn about World War II and the thoughts behind the memorial monument, and receive a profound message. Tour the Atomic Bomb Dome and the hypocenter. Then, visit the remaining atomic bomb buildings, the former Bank of Japan, and Fukuromachi Elementary School to learn about daily life in Hiroshima at that time and the power of the atomic bomb up close. Visit Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine. At Hiroshima Castle, you can see the life of samurai, swords, helmets, etc. By the time you're done, you'll be able to talk about Hiroshima's history and peace.
Highlights
- Tour the Peace Memorial Museum with a guide
- the Peace Memorial Park with a specialist guide and learn more about peace.
- Explore the hypocenter with a guide
- atomic bombed buildings and learn about the history and life of the town.
- Explore Hiroshima's history and culture with a guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Comfortable clothes and shoes for walking
Please note that some exhibits depict the shocking horror of the atomic bomb, so please enquire beforehand.
Taxi stand near peace memorial museum.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
