Free tour
Fire, shadows, and peace: Hiroshima as you've never heard it before
Excellent(57)
Guru: Maria
Registered on 11 June 2025
I’m Maria, a tour guide based in Hiroshima for the past 1.5 years. I love sharing the deep history of Hiroshima in a simple and engaging way. I love to do volunteering, enjoy with people and exploring new places. I’m passionate about meeting people from around the world and helping them connect with the stories of this city.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
Walk through the shadows and light of Hiroshima:
Welcome to a tour that's more than just a stroll... It's a journey through history, humanity, and hope. This isn't a typical textbook history lesson: it's real, authentic, and unforgettable.
Unlike traditional tours that rush you from one place to another, I invite you to pause and experience the history . I share:
- Historical facts with a human touch
- Stories of survivors (Hibakusha) that remain in memory
- Personal reflections and little-told anecdotes
- Time for questions, reflection and peaceful silence.
Places we will visit:
- Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
- Atomic Bomb Dome ( Genbaku Dome )
- Children's Peace Memorial
- Cenotaph for the victims of the atomic bomb
- Peace Bell and Flame of Peace
- Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall
- View of the Motoyasu River: a quiet place for reflection
If you're looking for a guide who speaks from the heart, explains the story clearly and engagingly, and treats travelers like friends, then this tour is for you.
✅ Perfect for first-time visitors
✅ Friendly and interactive English
✅ Solo travelers, couples, and small groups welcome
⏳ Limited seats: book your tour now and discover Hiroshima's history with me!
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
1 Nakajimacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0811, Japan
I'll be at the International Conference Center wearing a black cap.
1
Outside visit
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Rest House
2
Outside visit
Hiroshima Peace Memorial
3
Outside visit
Children's Peace Monument
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour reviews
Excellent(57)
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By category
Professionalism
4.89
Fun
4.67
Communication
4.77
Quality
4.82
Route
4.91
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Fire, shadows, and peace: Hiroshima as you've never heard it before
