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Hiroshima Half-day Tour
From $159 USD
Duration: 4 hours
Port: Hiroshima, Japan
Highlights: Peace Memorial Park & Museum (Atomic Bomb Dome, Hypocenter, Children’s Peace Monument, Cenotaph), Shukkeien
Excursion Type: Culture / Historic Sites
Cruise: Oceania Riviera
Fixed Departure Date: Oct 12 2025
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| Cruise | Date | Group Size (Pax) | Price |
Oceania Riviera | Oct 12 2025 (11:00 - 15:00) | 14 - 16 | $159 USD |
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TOUR OVERVIEW
This short yet deeply meaningful excursion offers a poignant and reflective journey through Hiroshima, a city reborn from devastation into a global symbol of peace. Walk the quiet paths of Peace Memorial Park, hear the haunting silence at the Atomic Bomb Dome, and reflect by the Children's Peace Monument and the Cenotaph. Your experience concludes with a gentle stroll through the serene Shukkeien Garden, a living testament to harmony and resilience. This Hiroshima shore excursion invites you not only to witness history but to feel its enduring message.
Who This Tour Is For:
Cruise guests seeking a thoughtful, well-paced half-day excursion.
Travelers interested in World War II history, peace studies, or memorial architecture.
Mature guests who prefer meaningful cultural content and light walking.
Visitors wishing to reflect, remember, and reconnect with the beauty of life and peace.
FULL INITERARY
Meet Your Guide & Depart from Port
You’ll be greeted at the Hiroshima Cruise Port by a licensed English-speaking guide and escorted to your private coach for a peaceful ride into the heart of the city.
Visit Peace Memorial Park & Museum
Enter this beautifully landscaped park built to honor the victims of the 1945 atomic bombing. As you walk the tree-lined paths, your guide will help you understand the meaning behind each monument.
Peace Memorial Museum: Begin with a solemn visit to the museum, where personal stories, historical artifacts, and powerful exhibits trace the impact of the bomb and the city’s recovery. A deeply moving and educational experience.
Atomic Bomb Dome (UNESCO World Heritage Site): See the preserved skeletal ruins of the former Industrial Promotion Hall, standing exactly as it was left after the bombing — a silent, powerful symbol of tragedy and resolve.
Hypocenter Monument: Visit the small, unassuming plaque that marks the exact point above which the atomic bomb detonated. A moment for quiet contemplation.
Children’s Peace Monument: View the vibrant paper cranes and sculptures inspired by the story of Sadako Sasaki, a young girl who became a symbol of hope and healing through her origami cranes.
Cenotaph for the A-Bomb Victims: A curved stone monument where the names of all victims are enshrined. The arch frames the Peace Flame and Dome in perfect alignment — a symbolic sight of remembrance and prayer.
Explore Shukkeien Garden
Conclude your visit with a change of atmosphere at the exquisitely manicured Shukkeien, a traditional Japanese garden first constructed in 1620. Stroll past koi-filled ponds, miniature bridges, and seasonal blossoms that offer a calming balance after the solemn visit to the Peace Park. A gentle celebration of nature’s ability to soothe the spirit.
Return to Port
After a quietly reflective morning, your guide and driver will escort you back to the cruise port on time for your next journey.
Note:The order of visits may vary depending on traffic and opening hours to ensure the smoothest experience possible.
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| Service Included | – English-speaking licensed guide |
|---|---|
| Service Excluded | – Meals & drinks |
| Cruise Name | Oceania Riviera |
| Departure Date | Oct 12 2025 (11:00 – 15:00) |
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Andrew Pearson –
Our Japanese tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. We had a great tour and thoroughly enjoyed the museum and gardens in particular. Excellent tour guide and highly recommended.
Joanne Friel –
Our local guide was lovely. Having a local showing their city was special. The museum and peace memorial were very moving and a must see in Hiroshima.
Dean L –
This was one of my favorite tours while in Japan. Our guide, was so knowledgeable and engaging. The Peace Garden was especially moving and left a lasting impression. I would highly recommend this tour to people of all ages.
Charles & Linda Patterson –
We booked this shore excursion looking for a more meaningful experience than the usual tourist highlights. LARA was excellent in communicating details ahead of time, even including walking surface notes and potential emotional sensitivities. Our guide was both well-informed and kind, giving room for silence when it was needed and answering questions with care.
Brian Culley –
I was interested mostly in the WW2 history aspect of Hiroshima. I was very fortunate to have had Ms. Mayu as my guide. She is a native of Hiroshima, with excellent English, and she threaded a very nice walk through the main locations relevant to the nuclear bomb drop. In addition to explaining the key monuments and events, I very much appreciated her examples of how it affects life even today in subtle ways.
Monica Van den Berg –
I didn’t expect to be so moved. The group remained silent for much of the walk through Peace Memorial Park, and I appreciated that our guide didn’t try to fill every moment with commentary.
Transportation was discreet, clean, and comfortable, with a professional driver. The walk was manageable even with my slight arthritis, thanks to shaded paths and benches. Hiroshima is not a place to be rushed, and this tour understood that completely.
Lorrain –
We had a wonderful tour of Hiroshima with Yuko as our guide. She was warm, knowledgeable, and thoughtful throughout the day. She gave us meaningful insight at the Peace Memorial Museum and helped us appreciate the beauty of the Japanese garden. Her explanations were clear, respectful, and engaging. We’re so grateful for the experience and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the city.
Andrew Field –
We had a very efficient and enjoyable tour of Hiroshima today. I recommend this company for your tours in Hiroshima.
Annette Rutherford –
This was one of the most quietly powerful excursions I’ve ever taken. From the moment we stepped off the ship, the logistics ran like clockwork. The guide, Ayumi-san, spoke with deep respect and clarity, helping us navigate the emotional weight of the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Park with sensitivity.
Most importantly, the pace gave us time to breathe, absorb, and reflect. I left with tears in my eyes, and gratitude in my heart.