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Hiroshima Historical Walking Tour - Why A-Bomb was Dropped

5.0 / 5
21 reviews
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
Depart from Hiroshima
Duration: 2.5 hour(s)
Multiple departure times
Guide language
English
Meet-up
Small group (1-15)

Itinerary

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Day 1

Meet-up4 sessions

1

Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine

10 min(s) • Guided • Free entry

2

Ruins of Hiroshima Imperial Army Headquarters

15 min(s) • Guided • Free entry

3

Hiroshima Castle

20 min(s) • Guided • Free entry

4

HIROSHIMA GATE PARK

30 min(s) • Guided • Free entry

5

Atomic Bomb Dome

20 min(s) • Guided • Free entry

6

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

30 min(s) • Guided • Free entry

7

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (Pass by)

Self-arranged return4 sessions

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What's included

  • Live tour guide: English
  • Admission: Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine, Ruins of Hiroshima Imperial Army Headquarters, Hiroshima Castle, HIROSHIMA GATE PARK, Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
  • Transport
  • Meals
  • Extra fees

Before you book

Additional information

For Walking Tours

  • This tour involves a considerable amount of walking and stairs. Please make sure you are fit enough to participate

Terms & Conditions

Confirmation

  • You'll get confirmation within minutes. If you don't see any confirmation, reach out to our customer support.

Cancellation policy

  • You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)

How to use

Voucher type

  • Present your mobile voucher

Meet-up information

  • Arrive at the meet-up location 5 minutes before the scheduled activity time
  • In front of Hiroshima Gokoku-jinja Torii Gate near the main hall.
  • Address: 21-2 Motomachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0011
  • Please refer to the map for assistance

Usage validity

  • The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

Age & eligibility

Eligibility

  • This activity has no age limit

Reviews

5.0 / 5
Fantastic
21 reviews
Guide
5.0
Itinerary
5.0
Quality of transfer
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Thomas was a wonderful tour guide. He was very informative and easy to talk to. I would have liked to hear more information about the military base in Hiroshima, but I understand there was a lot to cover! This tour made me even more interested to do my own self-guided study of the city’s history. Thank you, Thomas!
I would one hundred percent recommend taking this tour if it’s your first time in Hiroshima! Kevin, our guide is that guide that everybody would wish for! If you would like to understand how this city became what it is now with all the tragic history behind it book the tour without any hesitation.
This was one of the highlights of my trip to Hiroshima. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and presented the history in a thoughtful, balanced, and respectful way. The tour provided much more context than simply visiting the Peace Memorial Park on my own, helping me understand not only what happened on August 6, 1945, but also the events leading up to it and the city’s remarkable recovery. The pace was perfect, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions and reflect at each stop. I left with a much deeper appreciation for Hiroshima’s history and the resilience of its people. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hiroshima, whether it’s your first visit or you’re interested in learning more about one of the most significant events in modern history. It’s well worth the time and money.
We had a fantastic tour with Emi. Some truly monumental events took place in Hiroshima, and Emi was exceptionally skilled at communicating this. It was a hot day, and she was also thoughtful in offering water and restroom breaks along the way, as well as providing several recommendations. We also learned more about Japanese food culture and much more in just 2.5 hours. Don't miss out on this tour, it is highly recommended.
Tomas was a really great guide, and we got a lot out of the tour. Good introduction to the Peace Memorial Museum, which we saw afterwards.
A brilliant tour! Kevin is extremely knowledgeable and offers endless insights about not just the recent history of Hiroshima but of the centuries of fascinating political, economic and religious developments in Japan. His passion for the culture and the town shone bright. This tour was the perfect introduction to Hiroshima, and allowed us to appreciate the peace memorials all the more. Huge thanks!
Our guide Thomas was very knowledgeable and answered all questions on the tour with ease. we went to one of the okinanamiyaki restaurants he recommended too and it was delicious 😋 Would absolutely recommend him as a tour guide anywhere! 5 stars 👌🏼
Thomas was a great host, full of insight and knowledge. Really glad we did the walking tour as we got to see places we would probably have missed otherwise. Highly recommend.

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