UNESCO Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine Tour
This tour stands out by offering a flexible, self-paced experience with private guides. Unlike standard group tours, it allows travelers to deeply connect with Hiroshima’s history and Miyajima’s cultural beauty at their own rhythm. The thoughtful storytelling, emotional depth, and curated routes provide a more personal, reflective, and immersive journey—making it ideal for those seeking both freedom and meaningful insight.
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UNESCO Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine Tour
What's included in UNESCO Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine Tour
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Atomic Bomb Dome
The Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima is a haunting yet powerful symbol of peace and resilience. Once the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, it was among the few buildings left standing after the atomic bomb was dropped on August 6, 1945. Its skeletal frame, with charred walls and an exposed dome, remains preserved as it was after the blast. Set in Peace Memorial Park, it contrasts starkly with the rebuilt city around it. The site includes monuments and museums honoring victims and advocating for a nuclear-free world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it inspires reflection on war and hope for peace.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima is a solemn and powerful tribute to the victims of the atomic bomb and a worldwide symbol of peace. Built at the epicenter of the August 6, 1945 explosion, the park commemorates over 140,000 lives lost and promotes the abolition of nuclear weapons. Key landmarks include the Atomic Bomb Dome, preserved as it was after the blast; the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, detailing the horrors and aftermath of the bombing; and the Cenotaph for the A-Bomb Victims, which holds the names of those who perished. The Flame of Peace, which will burn until all nuclear weapons are eliminated, and the Children’s Peace Monument, inspired by young victim Sadako Sasaki, are also central features. Surrounded by greenery, memorials, and quiet walkways, the park offers a space for reflection, education, and remembrance. It stands as a beacon of hope and a call for lasting global peace.
Ground Zero
Ground Zero in Hiroshima marks the epicenter of the 1945 atomic blast. Located near the Atomic Bomb Dome, it’s a powerful reminder of the destruction and a call for peace and nuclear disarmament.
Inclusions
- All types of taxes and entrance fee at different spots is included.
- Food and Drinks
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- At exit point inside Hiroshima station, meet in front of Starbucks Coffee Shop (Just before the North Exit of station)
