Hiroshima: Peace & Paper Cranes
Bite-sized trip
Day 1 – Arrival in Hiroshima
Today you’ll arrive and make your way to your hotel near the centre. Hiroshima is easily explored on foot, and also has a great tram system, so you should have no problems finding something to do for the evening. The city boasts some great restaurants and vibrant nightlife, so grab a bowl of ramen, enjoy a drink or two, and maybe embarrass yourself in a karaoke bar?
Day 2 – City tour
You’ll meet your guide this morning and set off by public transport to the centre of the city, where you’ll visit Peace Memorial Park – a tranquil, reflective place dedicated to the legacy of the Hiroshima nuclear attack in 1945. The park is home to many beautiful memorials and monuments, as well as a very good museum.
You’ll then visit Shukkeien Garden, which means “shrunken-scenery garden”, where valleys, mountains, and forests are represented in miniature, before your tour finishes around lunchtime and you’re free to enjoy the rest of the city at your own pace.
Day 3 – Departure
After another evening taking in the buzz of Hiroshima’s restaurants and bars, and a good night’s sleep, you’ll head back the station ready to continue to your next Japanese destination.
Accommodation
For this bite-sized trip we offer the following options
Optional trip
Miyajima Island
We can also arrange on a guided trip to the supremely scenic Miyajima Island, either in addition to, or instead of the included Hiroshima tour. You’ll catch the ferry over and can explore the many sights, including the Torii Gate, and you’ll also meet the very confident local deer! It’s the perfect place to just wander and soak up the peaceful atmosphere, before returning to the city for the evening.
We can also arrange for you to kayak through the Torii Gate, or if you’re into your cars then maybe a tour of the Mazda headquarters would be more your speed? Just have a chat with your Travel Specialist so we can make your Hiroshima trip just how you want it.
