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History of Hiroshima Free Tour

9.7

47 Reviews

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Provided by: Aly

Duration

2 hours

Meeting point

Gates of Peace

Languages

English

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Free Booking. Free Cancellation.

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Overview

Immerse yourself in the rich history and iconic landmarks of Hiroshima on a captivating guided walking tour led by a knowledgeable anthropologist. During the tour, you will have the opportunity to delve into fascinating stories and gain insight into the city's deep cultural heritage.
Our journey through history will commence at the Gates of Peace and continue to explore the significant monuments in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. This immersive tour aims to offer a profound understanding of the impact of the atomic bombing in Hiroshima, leaving a lasting mark on world history.
The tour includes a visit to iconic landmarks such as the Atomic Bomb Dome, the solemn hypocenter of the atomic bombing. Other highlights include the poignant Children's Peace Monument, the meaningful Korean Monument, the resonant Peace Bell, and the impactful Hiroshima National Hall for Atomic Bomb Victims. At the conclusion of the tour, your knowledgeable guide will be happy to offer recommendations for sampling local cuisine and provide suggestions for other engaging activities.
Looking forward to hosting you in Hiroshima!

This activity includes:

Prayer Fountain
Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima
Children's Peace Monument
Atomic Bomb Dome
Flame of Peace
Gates of Peace
Korean Atomic Bomb Victims Cenotaph
Mother and Baby in the Storm
Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Hypocenter Monument
Dr. Marcel Junod Memorial
Norman Cousins Memorial Monument
Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall
Bell of Peace
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Rest House
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Guided Tour
History of Hiroshima
Visit to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park including Atomic Bomb Dome and other monuments
Why the first atomic bomb was dropped which made the history in the world.
Hiroshima recovery from the destruction
Atomic Bomb Dome

Our Guides

Nisa

Meeting point

Gates of Peace

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On arrival

Meet your guide at the "Gates of Peace" in front of the Italian restaurant ‘Mario'. Please follow the pin location. https://maps.app.goo.gl/r3MMnhiNhn6Q7Wqe6

Things to note

Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. In the event of rain, we kindly request that you bring an umbrella. Thank you for your understanding.

Rating

9.7

Organisation

9.9

Atmosphere

9.8

Content

9.8

Guide

9.9

Usefulness

9.8

Reviews (47)

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Reviewed on Apr 03, 2025

“hiroshima”

very good

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025

“Peace park tour ”

The guide was pleasant and informative.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025

“Highlights of Hiroshima ”

Very informative tour on Hiroshima, all the sights covered and questions answered. We even got a lunch recommendation which was appreciated since we ended past lunch time. Highly recommend!

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025

“Learn a lot about Hiroshima ”

Aly knows a lot about the causes of the dropping of the atomic bomb and its effects and visits all the important places on this topic with the group. We would do the tour again.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

“Great tour with a very knowledgeable guide”

Aly was great! His depth of knowledge on Hiroshima was impressive. His tour was a very special experience. Because Aly isn't Japanese he delivered a very objective account of facts and history, just what we were hoping for. I can highly recommend the tour.

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

“Worth it”

Ally is a great guide through the park; very knowledgeable and takes you at a good pace through the highlights and the lesser known spots. Definitely recommend his tour before heading into the museum

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2025

“100% recommended ”

Aly has been a great guide! He has shared a lot of historical and more local information. I would recommend it if you are looking for an historical tour combined with curious facts that only a local can share.

Reviewed on Jan 26, 2025

“Great tour”

Aly was a great guide explaining what all the monuments were and what they symbolised. His English was excellent and he was happy to answer all our questions. Would highly recommend this tour.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2025

“Excelente!!!”

Thank for all !!!

Reviewed on Jan 14, 2025

“The Best History Tour”

I had the opportunity to join a tour led by Aly, and I had many questions about Hiroshima and its atomic bombing. Aly did a fantastic job by starting with a brief introduction to the events that led to the dropping of the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima. I was impressed by his approach to history, which he examined from various perspectives learned during his PhD studies. As a PhD holder in Anthropology from Hiroshima University, he has a strong grasp of the city’s history and culture. If you are curious about Hiroshima’s past and present and want answers to questions such as what Hiroshima was like before World War II, its role in various wars in Japan, why it was the primary target for the atomic bombing, and how the city was reconstructed afterward, then a tour with Ali]y will provide you with all the answers you seek. Thank you, Aly!

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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