Hiroshima: Walking Tour at Peace Memorial Park and Near

Join me on a walking tour through Hiroshima's most historic site, the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Here, history and natural beauty intertwine, creating a peaceful space.
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Park stand as a moving testament to the devastation caused by the atomic bombing on August 6, 1945, and as a beacon advocating for global peace and the elimination of nuclear weapons.

1. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Located in the heart of Hiroshima, the Peace Memorial Park was established to honor the lives lost in the bombing and to promote peace worldwide. This tranquil park covers over 120,000 square meters and is dotted with significant monuments, memorials, and serene paths lined with cherry trees. The park’s creation transformed what was once the city’s bustling political and commercial district, destroyed in the bombing, into a place of reflection, healing, and remembrance.

Highlights of the Park:
Atomic Bomb Dome: Also known as the Genbaku Dome, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is one of the few structures left standing near the bomb’s hypocenter. Originally the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, the skeleton of the dome serves as a solemn reminder of the city’s suffering and resilience.

Cenotaph for A-Bomb Victims: This arched monument holds a stone chest containing a list of the names of all known victims of the atomic bombing, updated annually as more names are discovered. The arch symbolizes shelter and protection, and it aligns visually with both the Peace Flame and the Atomic Bomb Dome.

Peace Flame: A flame that has burned continuously since it was lit in 1964, symbolizing the hope for a world without nuclear weapons. It is intended to remain lit until all nuclear arms are abolished worldwide.

2. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
The museum offers a comprehensive and emotional look at the events of August 6, 1945, the immediate aftermath, and the long-term effects on survivors and the city itself. The exhibits are thoughtfully curated to not only show the horrors of the atomic bomb but also convey the resilience and hope of Hiroshima’s people.

Exhibits and Features of the Museum:

Historical Artifacts: Items such as charred clothing, melted glass bottles, and fragments of buildings showcase the destructive force of the atomic bomb. Personal belongings of victims, preserved as they were found, convey the profound personal loss experienced by Hiroshima’s residents.

Survivor Testimonies: Accounts from survivors (hibakusha) offer insights into the pain and resilience of those who lived through the bombing and its aftermath. These firsthand stories are displayed through written accounts, photographs, and video recordings.

The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, with its historic structures and enduring symbols, offers visitors a space to reflect on humanity’s capacity for both destruction and resilience, as well as a call to pursue a peaceful future for all.

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.

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.