The Gates of Peace were installed in 2005 to commemorate the 60th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. They were created by French artist Clara Halter and architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte as part of the international “Wall for Peace Project,” which aims to erect monuments inscribed with the word “peace” in cities around the world. The Hiroshima installation is a central element of this project, embodying a message of reconciliation and hope for humanity.
The “Mother and Baby in the Storm” statue is a tribute to all mothers who protected their children during and after the atomic bombing, and to the countless families torn apart by the tragedy. It stands as a silent message of peace and a vow to eliminate nuclear weapons, embodying the determination and hope of Hiroshima’s citizens.
The Prayer for Peace Fountain was constructed in November 1964 and donated to Hiroshima City by Hiroshima Bank. The fountain was built in dedication to the souls of atomic bombing victims who died crying, “Water, please, water,” and as a wish to console their spirits.
The Cenotaph is an arched monument sheltering the names of all known victims, inscribed with “Let all the souls here rest in peace, for we shall not repeat the evil.”
Explanation of the design and monuments in the Park.
The eternal flame will remain lit until all nuclear weapons are abolished, symbolizing hope for a peaceful future.
A tranquil space for reflection, dedicated to those who lost their lives, with thousands of memoirs and testimonies preserved.
The basement of this building sheltered a sole survivor during the bombing, symbolizing resilience and the randomness of survival.
Inspired by Sadako Sasaki, who folded paper cranes while battling leukemia from radiation exposure. The monument is adorned with cranes sent from around the world.
Visitors ring the bell as a gesture of hope and a call for global peace.
Chimes daily at 8:15 AM, the time of the bombing, reminding all of the importance of peace and remembrance.
The T-shaped bridge was the intended target of the atomic bomb, marking a significant point in Hiroshima’s history.
The preserved remains of the former Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, closest to the hypocenter, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The exact location beneath which the atomic bomb detonated marked the ground zero of devastation.
It was a very insightful tour thanks to our tour guide CVA. He made the experience engaging by explaining everything with a great storyline. He also gave us good insights into Japanese culture, which was quite interesting. Would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for a tour.
Amazing tour with CVA. Cannot recommend enough!
Salí was such a great guide. The tour was super interesting and informative. What a beautiful city and memorial
Cva was fantastic Guide-- his knowledge about the history not only of Hiroshima but beyond going back further is amazing. I was very pleasantly surprised by the tour and even though it was raining the whole time ( a extreme minor sacrifice compared to the history learned) it was very well worth it
Our guide Saki, was great and provided us with great insight on what was, quite an emotive walk around the Peace Park in Hiroshima. She was friendly and informative and answered any extra questions the group had. Yet another successful Guru Walk.
Very insightful and thought provoking tour led expertly by Cva. Cva was extremely knowledgeable and articulate in explaining the history and context of the bomb and the memorials to the victims and the city. Would recommend.
Saki was our tour guide. It was such an interesting and sensitive tour. We learned a lot about the devastating effects of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Saki was professional and informative and the information was given at the perfect pace. I would highly recommend.
The tour was very informative and enjoyable. Highly recommended. Cva was particularly warm, welcoming and extremely knowledgeable.
Cva was amazing! It was a really nice tour, he is very passionate with a lot of historical facts and enthusiasms. Would really recommend!
Civa our tour guide gave us an amazing historical overview of Hiroshima and the events leading upto and after the event. His knowledge, communication, character were 10/10 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Highly recommended
Our tour guide, Cva is a historian hence the tour was with depth and personal. Very Educational and Truly enjoy the tour. Thanks Cva
Diva (sp) was an unbelievable guide! His knowledge of Hiroshima and the balanced way he told the Hiroshima story simply outstanding!
CVA ( Shiva ) was an excellent guide, we were a small group so he was personnel involved with us. He explained everything in detail and was very easy to understand. Kudos to Shiva for a great job done.
This is the best tour I’ve done ever.Cva was amazing, he knew a lot about history and made it interesting all the time. It was very meaningful everything he said and show. Another thing I liked is that he was very objective while teaching history. I really recommend to everybody take this tour if you are in Hiroshima.
Great walking tour. Cva was a fabulous guide and his historical knowledge gave the tour a really good perspective on the lead up to what happened in Hiroshima.
We had a very informative tour with time to take lots of pictures and interesting facts that we didn’t know before. Our guide Sheraz was the best!!
Amazing tour! Our guide cva was the absolute best. He is so knowledgable and enthousiastic. It is the perfect way to get to know all about the history of Hiroshima. We would not have had the same expercience with any other guide! Best tour of our trip to Japan.
We’ve had an amazing tour with Cva, he was exceptional, very friendly, super knowledgeable and explained loads and loads of interesting facts and history behind the bombing of Hiroshima. We do a walking tour everywhere we go and this was the best we’ve ever done. Very history focus but it’s exactly what we look for. Definitely recommend.
Saki was an amazing tour guide. She really explained as the history of Hiroshima. She answered all our questions.
We had a great tour together with our great guide Cva. He was very knowledgeable about both Hiroshima history and the general japanese history.
Cva was probably the best tour guide we have had. He was knowledgeable, passionate and engaging. The tour was very informative and moving. I would absolutely recommend booking this tour.
We really enjoyed our tour with Cva. He provided us with a very educational experience. Cva is very knowledgeable and presented information clearly. We learned a lot and highly recommend this tour and Cva.
We really enjoyed our tour with Cva. He provided us with a very educational experience. Cva is very knowledgeable and presented information clearly. We learned a lot about the atomic bomb and what led up to that day.
We had a great tour with Cva on the Hiroshima walk. Very informative and interesting.
We had a great tour done by Cva(Siva) on beautiful evening. His depth of knowledge and the ability to converse it with healthy humour at times made this tour exceptionally memorable in our days in Japan. We booked the tour at 4.30, finished on time. We did the museum on our own the following day as it was closed after 5(not included in the tour). Cva’s enthusiastic explanations made our tour even more easier and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Best wishes to Cva.
Cva was a very knowledgeable tour guide with a real talent for teaching - we would recommend his tours to anyone visiting Hiroshima.
Cva (Siva) our guide was fantastic from his historical knowledge beginning in 1825, leading up to the war between USA & Japan (Pearl Harbour) and ultimately the dropping of the 2 atomic bombs on Japanese cities. His interaction with the group was impeccable, he engaged everyone in the group. Would recommend Cva to anybody who wished to understand the history of Japan leading up to and including WW2.
Cva was an amazing guide whose knowledge and passion for the history of Hiroshima was second to none . We learnt loads and loved this your and Cva was an exceptional guide
Cva was the best guide I’ve had in my five months of travelling so far and definitely in Japan. He’s deeply knowledgeable of the history of Japan, the lead up to WW2 in the Pacific and the events of Atom Bomb in Hiroshima. It can be hit and miss with free tours, but Cva is among the best. This is a must do if you’re in Hiroshima.
Our guide, Moe, was outstanding. Full of stories, enthusiasm, detail and compassion. She put so much energy and feeling into the tour, she really made it a special experience in such an important place.
Very interesting tour. Our guide Sheraz was lovely and very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend this tour.
Cva was a fantastic guide, so passionate and knowledgeable about the history of Hiroshima. He was friendly, engaging and made the whole tour so interesting. I enjoyed it far more than I ever expected and couldn’t recommend a tour with Cva enough! We only wish we’d had time to do another tour with you. Thanks again for such a memorable experience!
This tour was incredibly insightful and one of the best walking tours that we’ve been on. Our guide Matthew was superb. He was so knowledgeable and explained what is a very complex and heavy subject in a really clear, objective and mindful way. He was also more than happy to answer our many questions that we had for him. Thank you Matthew!
My wife and I found our walking tour of Hiroshima with our guide Cva to be incredibly moving and meaningful. Cva's knowledge of WWII history is obviously extensive and he shared it with our group in an objective yet compelling manner, emphasizing a message of peace. He invited questions throughout the tour and managed wrong answers with grace, making everyone feel comfortable and welcome. I can't imagine a better use of two hours in Hiroshima. Highly recommend.
We had a great tour with our guide Saki. It was a personal and very interresting tour. We learned a lot.
I got the chance to get Matthew as guide. This young student from USA have a giant knowledge about this horrible subject. Thanks to him, I can go back in Belgium bringing the real meaning of peace.
Suki was an exceptional guide. Having grown up in Hiroshima and with family members directly impacted by the tragedy, her personal connection made the experience profoundly moving.
a must do when in Hiroshima you need to get a tour guide and they will cover a lot of information that you cannot find on your own ,we were lucky only a small group of 4 on this tour so a one on one really with our guide Camille who was full of knowledge and a real asset when visiting the peace park, we followed up with the museum tour the next day thanks
Saki was an amazing guide! Very knowledgeable about the area given that she is local. It was great learning the history of Hiroshima even with its somber past.
Very good tour, learnt a lot about the Hiroshima memorial park and the history. Saki our guide was very nice and helpful. Would highly recommend.
Highly recommend the tour with Saki! She is so knowledgeable and engaged the whole tour. She is also really patient and answer all the questions! 好喜歡這個旅遊💞
Saki provided a really good tour. Really knowdgebal, engaged, and friendly! Always answer the questions and also make sure everyone understand the history to move to the next stop! Highly recommend :)
Wonderful and informative. Cva our guide was excellent.
Excellent experience! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and remained neutral while explaining the history. We heard many stories and details that aren’t mentioned in the books. She was also very thoughtful, making sure we didn’t spend too much time under the sun.
It had been an incredible tour with M2N tours. The tour guide was very impressive,having alot of knowledge about the history of hiroshima specifically the museum. I would highly recommend international tourists to book their tours with M2N to enjoy their time. Thanks M2N , See you next time
A perfect educational tour for anyone interested in learning the history of Hiroshima. If you're looking for a detailed historical tour, make sure to take this one!
A great tour! Our guide Cva reached us emotionally with his competent and impressive way of talking about the dramatic events, their processing, and the great respect for the victims and their families. We were so thrilled by Cva that we booked another tour with him right away! Thank you!
Great with a guide to tell. Get more small stories with an end if we went around and saw the place ourselves
Cva explained everything to us super clearly and the tour was super enjoyable. I would do it again!
Saki was a great guide. She spoke calmly and objectively about the history of the atomic bomb drop. And convey private stories and emotions in the process. It was a moving and informative tour.
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