Hiroshima from Destruction to Peace Tour

Join us on a journey through Hiroshima's past as we explore what happened when the world's first atomic bomb was dropped over the city and what happened next. Most visitors to Hiroshima learn about the devastation of August 6, 1945. But Hiroshima's story did not end there. During this walking tour, you'll discover the human impact of the atomic bombing, explore the stories behind Peace Memorial Park and its monuments, and follow Hiroshima's journey from destruction to reconstruction. Along the way, you'll learn about Shinzo Hamai, Hiroshima's first democratically elected mayor and an A-bomb survivor himself. Through his story, we'll explore how Hiroshima rebuilt after the war and transformed from a former military center into an international symbol of peace. By the end of the tour, you'll understand not only what Hiroshima was, but also what its people chose to build afterward and why the city continues to advocate for a world free of nuclear weapons.

1. 1

   Peace Bell

   5 min

   Learn about Hiroshima's postwar reconstruction, particularly Mayor Shinzo Hamai, an A-bomb survivor himself, and the Peace Bell he rang in 1949.

2. 2

   Hanover Garden

   5 min

   Explore Hiroshima's military past, see a willow that survived the atomic bombing, and learn how nature returned to the devastated city.

3. 3

   Atomic Bomb Dome

   10 min

   Learn what the building was before the war, how it became a symbol of Hiroshima, and how people across Japan helped preserve it. Walk around the A-Bomb Dome to discover the monuments dedicated to those who were inside and see the first tree donated by the mayor as part of Hiroshima's efforts to bring greenery back to the city.

4. 4

   Hypocenter monument

   5 min

   See where the atomic bomb exploded, learn how the exact location was determined, and discover the story of the man who collected artifacts that are now preserved in the Peace Memorial Museum.

5. 5

   Memorial Tower to the Mobilized Students

   10 min

   Learn about the student mobilization system and the thousands of children who were sent to work for the war effort, many of whom lost their lives in the atomic bombing.

6. 6

   Atomic bomb damage explanation board (Chugoku Haiden)

   10 min

   Learn about Eizo Nomura, one of the few people to survive the atomic bombing near the hypocenter, and his mission to tell others what happened. Descend into the building's basement to discover his story and see where he survived the blast.

7. 7

   Children's Peace Monument

   10 min

   Learn about the young girl whose death from leukemia became a symbol for the children who died as a result of the atomic bombing. Discover the importance of the paper crane through her story and see the thousands of paper cranes donated to the monument from around the world.

8. 8

   Atomic Bomb Memorial Mound

   5 min

   See the final resting place of more than 70,000 people who died as a result of the atomic bombing, and learn about the first public peace memorial held here through the initiative of a Buddhist temple to create a place for people to mourn.

9. 9

   Stop 9

   5 min

   Learn about the impact of Japan's colonial rule and the mobilization of Koreans during the war, and discover the stories of Korean victims of the atomic bombing.

10. 10

    Hiroshima Peace City Monument Cenotaph for the Atomic Bomb Victims

    10 min

    Learn about Hiroshima's mission to ensure that the tragedy of the atomic bombing never happens again, and discover the city's ongoing call for the abolition of nuclear weapons.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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