History of Hiroshima Group Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the poignant history of Hiroshima on this insightful 2-hour walking tour. Discover the impact of the atomic bombing and witness Hiroshima's transformation into a symbol of peace and resilience. Led by knowledgeable guides with degrees in Peace Studies, the tour includes visits to significant sites like the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, where you’ll learn about the lives of survivors and the stories behind key landmarks. This tour offers a unique perspective on the events of August 6, 1945, enabling you to understand the lasting effects on the city and its people.
- 2-hour group walking tour exploring Hiroshima's history
- Guided visit to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and key memorials
- Insight from experienced guides with local expertise
- Entrance to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Hall included
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
2 children (0-10 years) can join free of charges.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Gates of Peace
At the meeting point, the guide will explain why an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima and how it shaped the course of world history. The tour will begin at the 10 Gates of Peace, where nine gates represent the gates of hell, while the tenth symbolizes the hell of Hiroshima. The word "peace" is inscribed in 49 different languages on each gate.
Arashi no Naka no Boshi Statue
The Mother and Baby in the Storm monument is dedicated to all the mothers who sacrified their lives while trying to save the lives of their children.
What‘s Included
Guided tour
Food (any kind) is not included
Options
History of Hiroshima Group Walking Tour
Reviews
54 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative tour.
amber44 10,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Despite it raining all day-we did the 10am tour with Shiva(apologies I may have spelt his name wrong) it was extremely informative with plenty of time to ask questions. It gave us an insight to the lead up to Hiroshima nuclear bomb and its effects and subsequent recovery. The Peace Memorial park is a very special place to visit, the architecture thought in all details of the park is outstanding. We highly recommend this walking tour.
Highly recommend.
B51GTrachelg,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Martin was a great tour guide who shared interesting and compelling stories. He is passionate about promoting peace and shared the story in a respectful way.
Sobering & Important
Shelley A,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our 2-hour walking tour in the Hiroshima Memorial Garden was absolutely worth participating in. Although difficult to learn about this part of history, our guide, Moen, helped us to understand the significance & long term impact of this tragedy. She guided us skillfully with her stories & knowledge and respectfully illustrated the resilience of the Japanese people. The tour is absolutely a must do.
Hiroshima walking tour
Rocio O,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour! I highly recommend it. Camille was very clear in her explanations, and I really enjoyed all the stories she told us!
Excellent tour of Hiroshima
Christine B,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative tour with lovely guide who spoke very good english and was so friendly. Would thoroughly recommend
Excellent !!
441robd,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Shiva and Dave were so informative . The tour was well guided and engaging. We only had a short visit of Hiroshima and were so lucky to have found a place on this tour . Well worth it and highly recommended.
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Brad L,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good detailed information about a terrible event in history. Well worth the organised tour, Thankyou to Nisa, you have a great level of detailed knowledge and welcomed any questions we had on the day that helped me understand more of the history. Such a horrific and terrible event, I hope personally to never be repeated. With thanks Brad and Pia.
Devastating and enlightening tour of a gorgeous city and the trauma that still impacts its people today
Mark J,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our trip to Hiroshima was full of beautiful scenery, delicious food and and a deep sense of the gravity of what happened there, but it was made even more enlightening and special by our guide Cva, who was as knowledgeable and friendly as you could hope for as he took us through the city and on a journey into the devastating events of August 6th, 1945. As a family that is interested in psychology, his specific aspects on the psychological elements of the bomb and its long term health implications mentally as much as physically on the local people. He did a great job of involving the audience by asking questions rather than just talking AT us, and while he mentioned right at the start that English wasn't his first language, he was easy to understand and spoke at a pace that kept us all hanging on his next word. We would actively go out of our way to promote this tour to those travelling to Japan.
We wanted a tour that...
Diego S,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We wanted a tour that really explains the history of hiroshima and its importance. This was it. Amazing guides as well.
Concise, informative,...
Victor T,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Concise, informative, historical review which our guide delivered in an unbiased objective manner. Highly recommend!
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