Hiroshima Peace Memorial & Atomic Dome Walking Tour

Walking Hiroshima's History: Museum, Dome & Tower in One Morning

You visit the Peace Memorial Museum and learn the history of the atomic bombing through exhibits and your guide's explanation, walk to the Atomic Bomb Dome and through the memorial park, then take in views of modern Hiroshima from Orizuru Tower while having lunch. Everything (entry fees, food, and a certified local guide) is included, and the small-group format means you're not just moving through sites, you're understanding them.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park10m
2. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum1h

Hiroshima Peace Memorial and City Tour

• Start Hiroshima Peace Walking Tour
• Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
• Tour Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
• See Cenotaph for atomic bomb victims
• Learn about Children's Peace Monument
• Visit Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome
• Have lunch at Orizuru Tower

The experience

"The people here don't want pity," our guide said as we stood outside the museum. "They want you to understand what happened, and then go home and tell others." That's the tone of this Hiroshima Peace Memorial walking tour, not heavy-handed, but direct. You start at the Peace Memorial Museum, where the exhibits move through the atomic bombing on August 6, 1945, and the years of rebuilding that followed. It's not easy to walk through, but it's necessary. Your certified MagicalTrip guide contextualizes what you're seeing, so you're not just looking at objects. You're understanding the people behind them.

After the museum, you head to the Atomic Bomb Dome, the skeletal remains of a building that stood near the blast center. Seeing it in person is different from photographs. Then you walk through the Peace Memorial Park itself, stopping at the Cenotaph and the Children's Peace Monument, where your guide explains the meaning of each space. The park is quiet, even when it's crowded. You'll spend time here reflecting, and that's built into the pace. This isn't a rush-through tour. Lunch happens at the top of Orizuru Tower, where you get a panoramic view of modern Hiroshima spreading out below you. The contrast between what you've just learned and the living city around you hits differently when you're eating and looking out at it.

The whole experience takes a few hours, and it's designed for small groups, which means your guide can actually talk to you instead of projecting their voice at thirty people. Everything is included: the museum entry, the tower entry, lunch, and the guide's knowledge. You don't have to figure out tickets or transportation between stops. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Summer in Hiroshima gets hot, sometimes reaching 40°C. The tour ends near Chishaku-in Temple, so you can keep exploring afterward if you want.

What’s included

Your day includes a certified local guide, entrance to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Orizuru Tower, lunch at the top of the tower, and tour photos. Public transportation is available nearby if you need to get to the starting point.

Options for this experience

3 options

Group Tour, standard menuGuide in English · 09:00 and 10:00Group Tour: combined with other groups

Group Tour, plant-based courseGuide in English · 09:00 and 10:00Plant-based course: not appropriate for a gluten-free diet. For any food allergies, note them in your special requests. Group Tour: combined with other groups

Tour for a private partyGuide in English · 09:00 and 10:00Combined with other groups. For a vegetarian lunch, get in touch with us after you have booked.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 8 · max 7 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by MagicalTrip Inc.

Is this one for you?This tour works well if you want to understand Hiroshima's history and resilience without arranging your own museum tickets, transport between sites, or figuring out where to eat: the guide, entry fees, and lunch are all planned so you can focus on what you're learning.

Traveler reviews

4.95★★★★★★★★★★

1,038 verified traveler reviews

5 ★998

4 ★34

3 ★5

2 ★1

1 ★0

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What's included in the tour price?

Entrance fees to the Peace Memorial Museum and Orizuru Tower, lunch at the tower, tour photos, and a certified MagicalTrip guide.

Can I request vegetarian or allergy-friendly meals?

Vegetarian options are limited since most Japanese restaurants don't offer full vegetarian menus. Allergy requests must be made at least one day before the tour. The food is prepared in kitchens outside MagicalTrip's control, so guarantees cannot be made.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

No. Some locations are not accessible by wheelchair or stroller. If you have mobility concerns, MagicalTrip recommends booking a private tour instead.

What should I wear?

Comfortable walking shoes. Bring water and a hat, especially in summer, when temperatures can reach 40°C (110°F). Dress for the season.

Who operates this tour?

MagicalTrip, a local company that won the Best of the Best Award. All guides are certified and professionally trained.

Where does the tour end?

Near Chishaku-in Temple, so you can continue exploring the area afterward.