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Private Tour - Recall the Memory of War in Hiroshima and Feel "Live"
Matsubarachō
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please wear comfortable clothing as this tour involves a lot of walking.
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The travel expense is not included in the tour fee. Please bring extra money to experience this tour to its fullest. (Entrance fees, transportation fees, activity fees, etc. - at least about JPY 1000)
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If you do not arrive at the specified starting place after 60 minutes from the agreed meeting time, the tour will be considered canceled.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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At the end of WWII at 8:15AM on 6 Aug 1945, the world's 1st atomic bomb hit Hiroshima city. Nearly 140,000 people died, and the city turned to hell. You will visit venues related to the bombing, and learn about war and think about peace on this tour. You will visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and other important buildings, such as the hypocenter and an elementary school used to treat people after the bombing. Hiroshima is not just about sad memories, but more importantly, it shows peoples' hopes and strengths of revival, and the nobility of a peaceful world, which can only be told by a city with such history. Everyone should visit Hiroshima once in their lifetime.
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Tour
Necessary expenses for the tour guide
Tour Guide
Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own
Money for food/drinks, souvenirs, and extra activities for your own
Hotel pickup and drop-off
The use of private van
Meeting Points
Departure
HIROSHIMA STATION
At the South exit of Hiroshima station
Return
Private Tour - Recall the Memory of War in Hiroshima and Feel "Live"
Matsubarachō
About
At the end of WWII at 8:15AM on 6 Aug 1945, the world's 1st atomic bomb hit Hiroshima city. Nearly 140,000 people died, and the city turned to hell. You will visit venues related to the bombing, and learn about war and think about peace on this tour. You will visit the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, and other important buildings, such as the hypocenter and an elementary school used to treat people after the bombing. Hiroshima is not just about sad memories, but more importantly, it shows peoples' hopes and strengths of revival, and the nobility of a peaceful world, which can only be told by a city with such history. Everyone should visit Hiroshima once in their lifetime.
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in Mandarin & 2 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Tour
Necessary expenses for the tour guide
Tour Guide
Travel expenses and entrance fees for your own
Money for food/drinks, souvenirs, and extra activities for your own
Hotel pickup and drop-off
The use of private van
Meeting Points
Departure
HIROSHIMA STATION
At the South exit of Hiroshima station
Return
Itinerary
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
A large museum with many documents and explanations that will educate you about war and atomic bombs. The easy to understand displays demonstrate the cruelty of war and the importance of peace.
50 minutes
2
Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims
A large museum with many documents and explanations that will educate you about war and atomic bombs. The easy to understand displays demonstrate the cruelty of war and the importance of peace.
50 minutes
3
Children's Peace Monument
Also known as "Tower of thousand origami cranes", is a monument with many colorful origami cranes in a bundles of one thousand (called "senbazuru"). Origami is one of Japanese traditional cultures, and crane-shaped origami is believed to symbolize peace. Even today, people send senbazuru across Japan and from other countries, and the facility receives a total of ten million origami cranes annually.
10 minutes
4
Atomic Bomb Dome
The symbolic location of the atomic bomb, also known as the Atomic Bomb Dome. The atomic bomb exploded almost directly overhead of this building leaving the city in disaster, and the memorial stands here as a reminder of this sad incident. It is a popular site for visitors.
10 minutes
5
Hypocenter
The atomic bomb exploded right above this location, along the road which is marked by a monument. Although there are no remnants overhead, you will instinctively look above and feel the disastrous world that existed back then.
5 minutes
6
Former Bank of Japan Hiroshima
One of the buildings that was affected by the atomic bomb and still stands today. Because it was a branch of the Bank of Japan and the structure was sturdy, the building still remains virtually intact. Currently, the building is used to display art and is free to enter. You will also find photos showing the disaster of the bombing.
15 minutes
7
Fukuromachi Elementary School Peace Museum
An elementary school that was turned into a museum after the war. The building was made of concrete, a modern technique back then, and was turned into a ruin only leaving the outerwork. As it was a place that kept its shape, the school was used as a treatment and rescue site after the bombing. You will find notes and messages on the hallway written by the victims.
20 minutes
8
Okonomimura
Hiroshima is all about "Okonomiyaki"! Two interesting features of this savory pancake are, first, not mixing the dough and ingredients, and second, the unique addition of noodles. All the restaurants will make okonomiyaki right in front of you on the grill so enjoy how it is made! In Hiroshima, people eat hot okonomiyaki off of the grill using the metal spatulas.
40 minutes
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Assumption of Mary Cathedral
A church built in hope for peace. You can quietly think about peace surrounded by beautiful stained glass windows. How did this tour make you feel? Take time to reflect on what you saw today.
