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Half-Day Hiroshima Highlights Tour
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Half-Day Hiroshima Highlights Tour

by Snow Monkey Resorts Tours (Machinovate Japan Ltd.)

4 hours
Hiroshima
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You'll get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hour(s) before the activity date (destination local time)
  • Admission to attractions
  • English-speaking guide
  • Transport
  • Origami paper for paper cranes

Not included: Hotel pick up and drop off; Accommodation; Other personal expenses

Meeting point: Address Address: Hiroshima Station 2-37 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima The meetup point is under the Tourist Information sign outside of the Shinkansen gates.

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Overview

Hiroshima is a beautiful city and the perfect mix of bustling metropolis and relaxed countryside. Within the city center, one has the opportunity to not only explore the historical relevance of Hiroshima, but also appreciate its beauty and culture. This half-day tour has been specially designed so you may learn about Hiroshima city’s origins as a castle town during the Sengoku Period, its importance as Japan unified and developed, and the impact and legacy of the Atomic Bomb. Gain a deeper understanding of how this city first formed and how it was able to become the symbol of peace that it is today by taking part in this walking-tour around the Hiroshima city center

Highlights

Take a relaxing stroll within the Shukkei-en garden, appreciating not only its beauty, but also how it has changed and evolved since the Edo Period
Admire Hiroshima Castle and discover the role it played in the development of the city and Chūgoku region
Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and its most relevant monuments such as the Atomic Bomb Dome, Children’s Peace Monument, and the Cenotaph for the Victims of the Atomic Bomb
Learn how to fold an origami paper crane and make an offering at the Children’s Peace Monument
Tour the Peace Memorial Museum and reflect upon the realities of nuclear warfare and the legacy of Hiroshima

What's included

Admission to attractions
English-speaking guide
Transport
Origami paper for paper cranes

What's not included

Hotel pick up and drop off
Accommodation
Other personal expenses

Meeting point

Address Address: Hiroshima Station 2-37 Matsubara-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima The meetup point is under the Tourist Information sign outside of the Shinkansen gates.

Shukkeien Garden

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

Up to 15 travelers
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[Departure] 09:00, meet up at HIROSHIMA STATION. The meetup point is under the Tourist Information sign outside of the Shinkansen gates. [Attraction/experience] 09:30, Guided tour, Shukkeien Garden, Explore the Shukkei-en Garden with your tour guide followed by a visit to the Hiroshima Castle Ground [Attraction/experience] 10:10, Guided tour, Hiroshima Castle, Your guide will take you to the main locations within the ruins and explain their history, purpose, and significance. [Attraction/experience] 11:00, Guided tour, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Peace Memorial Museum before making your way back to Hiroshima Station [Return] 13:10, at HIROSHIMA STATION, Day {num}
Important: Infants and children must be included in the passenger headcount Free for children aged 0-5 Children aged 13+ will be charged the same rate as adults
This tour uses public transportation Please check the weather forecast before you head to the meetup point and prepare an umbrella or raincoat if necessary. In the summer, temperature highs are around 32 °C (90 °F) and above with extreme humidity. Wearing something light and airy while minding sunburn and heatstroke is recommended. A parasol, sunblock, and water are highly encouraged. Winter temperatures in Hiroshima average between 1°C-10°C. (34°F-50°F). Please wear warm clothing and footwear appropriate for cold conditions. Tour Availability Disclaimer: All listed events, activities, and experiences are subject to availability. Please note that while certain tour options may appear bookable through our platforms, this does not guarantee that every experience can be carried out as scheduled in the tour itinerary. Many activities require direct confirmation with our partner venues, and availability may vary based on the date and other factors. Should any part of your ordered itinerary require adjustment or deviation from the original schedule, or if a specific experience is unavailable, we will contact you promptly to discuss suitable alternatives or amendments. What to wear Walking shoes Vehicle & luggage info Luggage storage and delivery services are not provided
The voucher is valid only on the specified date (and time if applicable)

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