Guided walking tour · Hiroshima, Japan

Hiroshima Peace & History Tour: Why the Atomic Bomb Was Dropped

A walk through Hiroshima's Peace Park explaining why the atomic bomb was dropped.

Rating on Viator
4.9 out of 5 from 616 reviews
Duration
2.5 hours
Guided in
English
Price
From £27 per person
Group size
Up to 15 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
From age 5
Run by
Localized Walking & Food Tours
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Hiroshimagokoku Shrine20 min
  2. Hiroshima Castle20 min
  3. Hiroshima Green Arena30 min
  4. Atomic Bomb Dome20 min
  5. Children's Peace Monument10 min

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • All Fees and Taxes

Not included

  • Bottled water

Access

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Pushchairs welcome
  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Hiroshima

  • Price: from £27. 4 of the other 5 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £66.
  • Reviews: 1 of the other 10 reviewed tours here has more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 15 people. 2 of the other 6 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 3.1 km in about 41 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 28 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Hiroshima

Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome remember the 1945 bombing, in a rebuilt, green city of rivers.

Terrain. Flat.

Distances. The Peace Park to the castle is about 20 minutes.

Read the full Hiroshima walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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