Hiroshima Peace Walking Tour of UNESCO World Heritage Sites
English
4 hours and 30 minutes
Explore Hiroshima on a guided walking tour that shares the city’s past through meaningful landmarks and local insight. Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites, learn about peace and recovery, and finish the experience with lunch and city views.
Lunch (vegan option available)
Admission to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Admission to Orizuru Tower
5-hour guided walking tour with a local guide
Tour photos
What's not included
Additional food and drinks (available for purchase)
The tour begins in front of the Mont-Bell Hiroshima Kamiyacho Store. Your guide will be waiting at this location to welcome the group, provide a brief introduction, and explain the flow of the tour before departure.
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Walk past the historic Sumitomo Bank building and learn how financial institutions were affected by the atomic bombing and later restored as part of Hiroshima’s recovery.
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Visit the Former Bank of Japan building, one of the structures that survived the bombing. Your guide explains its role during the aftermath and why it remains significant today.
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Stop at this small shrine to understand how spiritual sites fit into Hiroshima’s history and how faith supported local communities during difficult times.
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Explore the museum with guidance that helps place the exhibits into historical context. You will gain a deeper understanding of the events, their impact, and Hiroshima’s ongoing message of peace.
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See the Phoenix Trees, known for surviving the atomic bombing. These trees symbolize resilience and renewal, offering a powerful moment of reflection.
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Visit the cenotaph dedicated to those who lost their lives. Your guide explains its meaning and the message inscribed for future generations.
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Learn the story behind this monument and its connection to children affected by the bombing, as well as the tradition of offering paper cranes.
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View the Atomic Bomb Dome from nearby and hear about its preservation as a UNESCO World Heritage site and its role as a reminder of the past.
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Head to Orizuru Tower for city views and a chance to reflect on what you have learned throughout the tour.
1 Chome-2-22 Kamiyacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima
Enjoy lunch at the top of Orizuru Tower, with time to relax after the walk. A vegan menu is available upon request.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Vegetarian options are available, though choices may be limited. Please inform us of any dietary requirements in advance.
If you are more than 15 minutes late, you may miss the tour and refunds or rescheduling are not available. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.
We're unable to provide gluten-free options on this tour. We advise guests with strict gluten-free requirements to consider this before booking.
Comfortable walking shoes, a camera or smartphone for photos, a water bottle for hydration, and some cash for personal purchases are recommended.
The meeting point at the Montbell store is a 1-minute walk from Nishi Kamiyacho Station, making it easy to reach by public transportation.
