What is the Flame of Peace?

The Flame of Peace burns continuously within the Peace Memorial Park and will not be extinguished until all nuclear weapons in the world have been abolished. It was first lit in 1964 and has burned without interruption since.

Does the tour include stories from atomic bomb survivors?

Yes. The guide shares testimonies and accounts from Hibakusha, atomic bomb survivors, as part of the tour. These accounts are central to the way the guide contextualizes the memorials throughout the walk.

Where does the tour end?

The tour concludes at Hondori Street, a covered shopping and dining street in central Hiroshima, where guests can continue independently.

Hiroshima History and Evening Walk 2026 - Trip To Japan

Hiroshima

Hiroshima History and Evening Walk

English

2 hours

A 2-hour evening walking tour of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park covering the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Cenotaph, Children's Peace Monument, Aioi T-Bridge, the Hypocenter, Korean Victims Monument, Dr. Marcel Junod Memorial, and several additional lesser-known memorials. English-speaking guide included.