Hiroshima A-bombed Tram No.653 Entry Peace Memorial Park VR Tour

Hiroshima A-bombed Tram No.653 Entry Peace Memorial Park VR Tour
¥13,000
A Special Experience through the Recovery and Future of Hiroshima Peace Tour on the theme of the world's only A-bombe ...

Peace Park Tour VR (English operation)

Peace Park Tour VR (English operation)
¥5,000/adult (12+) ¥2,500/child (6-11)
You will be transported back to that day, using your VR headset This experience is led by Hiroshimaʼs local Engli ...

A Private, Half-day Hiroshima Peace Tour, including Peace Memorial Park VR Experience, Peace Memorial Museum and a River Cruise

A Private, Half-day Hiroshima Peace Tour, including Peace Memorial Park VR Experience, Peace Memorial Museum and a River Cruise
¥14,000/adult (12+) ¥12,000/child (6-11)
All you need to see is in this tour! On August 6, 1945, the City of Hiroshima was destroyed by the atomic bomb, l ...

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Peace Park Tour VR (English operation)

You will be transported back to that day, using your VR headset This experience is led by Hiroshimaʼs local English-Speaking tour guides. VR renderings allow you to experience Hiroshimaʼs cityscape before the atomic bombing, the burnt plain of August 6th, and the cityʼs incredible recovery. It is based on the testimonies of atomic bomb survivors and photos from the timeUnfortunately, the number of testimonies of “Hibakusha”, A-bomb survivors has been gradually decreasing in the nearly 80 years since the war.During this unique tour of Hiroshima Peace Park, you will stop at several points along the way to put on your VR headset and be transported back in time. Based on the testimonies of atomic bomb survivors and photos from the time, VR renderings allow you to experience Hiroshima’s cityscape before the atomic bombing, the burnt plain of August 6th, and the city’s incredible recovery.This experience is led by Hiroshima’s local English-Speaking tour guides, who field questions and facilitate dialogue along …

Hiroshima A-bombed Tram No.653 Entry Peace Memorial Park VR Tour

A Special Experience through the Recovery and Future of Hiroshima Peace Tour on the theme of the world’s only A-bombed train, No. 653, which has been restored to its original paintwork from the time of the atomic bombing. In this programme, participants take a chartered ride with a guide on an A-bombed train running in the centre of Hiroshima City. The train’s monitors project photos and images from before and during the war and at the time of the atomic bombing. Trained guides, who are Hiroshima Electric Railway employees, will take you on a tour of the Hiroshima Electric Railway garage, which is normally inaccessible. The garage also contains an A-bombed building, which can be viewed up close. You can also photograph the interior and exterior of the A-bombed train No. 653 up close. In addition, a special tour will take you to Peace Memorial Park, where you can relive the streets of Hiroshima before the bombing, and the journey …

Learn about and taste Hiroshima’s Ginjo-Sake

Visiting Akitsu, the birthplace of ginjo sake, and Saijo, one of Japan’s top three sake brewing regions, and collect sake labels  Ginjo-shu is one of the most famous styles of sake. This tour will take you to Akitsu, the birthplace of ginjo-shu, and Saijo, one of Japan’s three major sake brewery regions, to learn about sake while tasting Hiroshima’s sake. The tour guide will explain about sake and sake brewing methods in Hiroshima, so you can deepen your knowledge of sake. Lunch will be served at a restaurant owned by Kamotsuru Sake Brewery, one of Saijo’s sake breweries, where you can enjoy the famous local dish “Bishu-nabe” (sake hot pot). During the sake brewery tour, you will be given a sake stamp book so that you can keep your own memories of your sake brewery tour by picking up a representative sake label at each brewery you visit, pasting it on the book, and writing your impressions of the sake. …

A Private, Half-day Hiroshima Peace Tour, including Peace Memorial Park VR Experience, Peace Memorial Museum and a River Cruise

All you need to see is in this tour! On August 6, 1945, the City of Hiroshima was destroyed by the atomic bomb, leaving the city completely devastated. Peace Memorial Park is dedicated to the many people who suffered and died during this historic tragedy. Visit Peace Memorial Museum, and then travel back in time through a virtual reality tour based on historical material and survivor testimony. On the river cruise, you’ll gain a unique perspective on the city’s inspiring postwar recovery, and see features of both HIroshima’s past and present. Tour information ■ Number of Participants (Min.- Max.) 2-6 participants (Private Tour) ■ Reservation  By request ■ Deadline for Reservations 1 day prior ■ Tour Schedule/Time Year round / Closed on Wednesdays and low tide days 9:00 a.m. to 12:40 p.m.  (3 hrs 40 minutes) ■ Meeting point and address A guide will be waiting at the tourist information counter on the 1st floor at the Hiroshima City Peace …

Enjoy the atmosphere of “Takehara,” the little Kyoto in Hiroshima

Taste locally produced salt and sake that flourished in Takehara Takehara has been called Hiroshima’s “Little Kyoto.” The townscape, which has been selected as one of Japan’s Preservation Districts for Groups of Historic Building, offers a sense of serenity and relaxed passage of time. This tour, on which you’ll learn about and taste locally produced salt and sake, will let you enjoy an atmosphere different from that of the city center. You can also experience the Japanese art of “ikebana (flower arrangement)” and enjoy the view of the Seto Inland Sea from the train. Tour information ■Number of Participants (Min.- Max.) 2-6 participants (Private Tour) ■ Requirements for participation 20 years old and over ■ Reservation  By request ■ Deadline for Reservations 3 days prior ■Tour Schedule/Time Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Saturdays, Sundays /year round, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. ■Meeting Spot/Meeting Time The reception area is in front of the Tourist Information Center on the 2nd floor of the Shinkansen Exit …

Visit Japanese Izakaya and raise a toast in Hiroshima’s retro Yokogawa district

Explore the streets to find its charms! The Yokogawa district, located adjacent to Yokogawa Station in the northwest of Hiroshima City retains a retro character reminiscent of the immediate post-war period. From Yokogawa Station, your local guide will lead you through an inviting shopping street to a district bustling with bars and taverns. During the two and a half hours of strolling the town while enjoying its vintage atmosphere, you’ll drop by two restaurants recommended by the guide, where you can compare bottles of Hiroshima sake and enjoy delicious izakaya dishes. Of course, you’ll also have a chance to chat with your guide and others over drinks! This tour is also a great way to meet the friendly people of Hiroshima. Tour information ■ Number of Participants (Min.- Max.) 2-6 participants (Private Tour)*Participants must be 20 years old and over. ■ Reservation  By request ■ Deadline for Reservations By 1 p.m. 2 days before the tour ■ Tour Schedule/Time Mondays, …

Full-day private tour on Miyajima, a sacred island in the Seto Inland Sea, with a licensed guide and an exciting evening of kagura

Dive into the multifaceted spiritual heritage of Japan! Since ancient times, the island of Miyajima itself has been worshiped as a deity. Considered one of Japan’s three most scenic spots, it’s also a popular destination, offering visitors a wealth of history, culture and natural beauty. Accompanied by a licensed guide, you’ll explore the island, learning about its uniquely Japanese blend of Shinto and Buddhism through visits to Itsukushima, a famous shrine on the sea, and the fascinating Daishoin Temple, founded by Kukai. Later, you’ll return to downtown Hiroshima by boat, where you’ll enjoy an exciting kagura performance, rooted in Shinto ritual.  This tour offers a deep dive into the multifaceted spiritual heritage of Japan. Tour information ■ Number of Participants (Min.- Max.) 2-6 participants (Private Tour) ■ Reservation  By request ■ Deadline for Reservations 7 days prior ■ Tour Schedule/Time Wednesdays / year round 11:00 a.m. – 7:45 p.m. ■ Meeting point and address The reception area is in front …