A 4-hour guided tour, offering a deep understanding of Hiroshima’s post-war recovery and the global support behind it.

<Features> -Visit historically significant sites, including Shukkeien Garden, the Memorial Cathedral for World Peace, and Peace Memorial Park. - Conclude with a paper flower craft-making session, where participants create a keepsake from recycled origami crane paper. <Itinerary> 9:15 am / 12:45 pm Take a bus to Shukkeien Garden. 9:30 am / 1:00 pm Visit Shukkeien Garden, a historic landscape garden symbolizing Hiroshima’s cultural heritage. 10:20 am / 1:50 pm Walk to Hiroshima Nagarekawa Church. 10:30 am / 2:00 pm Walk to Catholic Noborimachi Church and the Memorial Cathedral for World Peace, a church dedicated to Hiroshima’s post-war recovery and peace efforts. 10:55 am / 2:25 pm Take a streetcar to Hiroshima Orizuru Tower. 11:05 am / 2:35 pm Visit the Hypocenter Shima Hospital A-bomb damage explanation board, and walk through Peace Memorial Park. 12:10 pm / 3:40 pm Walk to the workshop space, a cafe in ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima. You walk between the following spots; - Peace Bridge - Former Bank of Japan Hiroshima Branch - Shirakami Shrine - Former Kokutaiji Atago Pond 12:20 pm / 3:50 pm Paper craft workshop. Create a paper flower from recycled origami crane paper. 1:00 pm / 4:30 pm The tour ends at the cafe in ANA Crowne Plaza Hiroshima. 【overview】 Discover Hiroshima’s Recovery and Humanitarian History. This tour offers a profound exploration of Hiroshima’s resilience, highlighting how both local residents and supporters from around the world contributed to the city's recovery and ongoing peace efforts. Led by a licensed local guide, the experience provides deep insights into Hiroshima’s history, cultural heritage, and peace-building initiatives. The journey concludes with a hands-on paper flower craft workshop, using recycled origami crane paper—a meaningful symbol of hope and remembrance.

INFORMATION

date
everyday
Start time
9:00 am / 12:30 pm *The tour start time will be either in the morning or afternoon, depending on the selected tour.
Target age
any
Travel time
4h
Number of participants
1~7 people
price
¥21,000 per person with 2
¥16,500 per person with 3
¥52,000 per group with 4
¥60,000 per group with 5 to 7
The participation fee is the same for both adults and children (ages 7 and up). Families are welcome to join. However, please note that the tour involves a significant amount of walking, so extra caution is advised if accompanying young children or toddlers.
Meeting place
Hiroshima Station Shinkansen Exit 2nd Floor
address
2-37 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Phone Number
080-7002-9772
email address
mytravelbuddy2024.japan@gmail.com
Supported Languages
English

ACCESS


2-37 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture

Hiroshima Station

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