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Private tour in Hiroshima Jackie I
Hiroshima City Full Day (8hr)
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My family exists because of a fortunately located hill. On August 6th 1945, my mother-in-law was 3 years old and if her home had been almost anywhere else, my Japanese husband and my beautiful daughter would never have been born. So, even though I was born in Scotland, the story of what happened here feels personal to me, and like many who spend a lot of time in this city, telling it to as many people as I can feels like a mission given to me by the survivors of the atomic bomb I have had the privilege to meet. I came to Japan in 1991 “for a year”, and somehow now it is 2025 and I’m still here. I fell in love, not only with a boy from Hiroshima, but also with Japan, with all its natural beauty, its complex history and culture; at times enigmatic and contradictory, and at other times crazy, “kawaii” and quintessentially simple. My time in Japan has been spent teaching; facilitating cross cultural exchange and learning, translating and interpreting, helping film and documentary makers, and volunteering as an event facilitator for community outreach theatre, all of which involved introducing international guests to Hiroshima and its history, meeting survivors and prominent figures from Hiroshima’s post war reconstruction era. Hopefully this experience can add something to my tours. I’d love to share with you what I have learned during my 35 years here in Japan, and 25 in Hiroshima, and would love to hear your insights too. All tours can be customised and adapted to your needs. Japanese law prevents me from driving you around, so tours are assumed to be on foot or by public transport, but if you prefer a private car, I can help you arrange one. If you have any questions, please send me a message!
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Travel Through Time: The 400 Year History Of The First Target Of A Nuclear Weapon On Earth.
Overview of your Hiroshima tour
From feudal samurai stronghold to the world’s first Atomic Bombing, and beyond to a modern, thriving self-styled “International City of Peace”, built on 6 rivers which have borne witness to some of the most tumultuous times in Japanese history. Discover my adopted hometown Hiroshima’s journey through time, visiting beautiful historical sites which give context to why Hiroshima was chosen as the target, as well as buildings which miraculously survived the force of the blast. Hear stories of the experiences of those I have met who survived, and had to endure the hardships of postwar life in a city rebuilding itself from the ashes. Learn why this story is very personal to my family. Hear about Hiroshima’s rebirth into a centre of Peace Culture and Education as we walk around the most important memorial sites in Peace Memorial Park on your personalised private tour.
Your Hiroshima tour itinerary
- Visit Shukkeien Japanese garden, designed in the earliest days of Hiroshima’s history. - See the grounds of Hiroshima Castle, and learn about why the city was chosen as the first target for the atomic bomb. - Visit UNESCO World Heritage site, Atomic Bomb Dome. Learn about how Japan remembers the morning of August 6th, 1945 - See buildings that survived the force of the nuclear blast partially intact. - Visit an elementary school whose building withstood the force of the blast, with only one student surviving - See the major monuments in Peace Memorial Park, including the Children’s Monument, Rest House, Flame of Peace and Cenotaph. - Hear the stories of Atomic Bomb survivors I have met, and their prayers for a nuclear free future for all. - End the tour at Peace Memorial Museum ** This tour itinerary is completely customisable according to your needs and other conditions on the day. Please message me to talk about the details of your very own tailor made tour.
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Type: Walking
This tour will mainly be on foot, but we may also use public transportation. If anyone in your group has mobility issues, please let me know in advance. Taxis can be used at your discretion and your expense. Private cars may be arranged subject to availability, and at your expense, but usually require booking well in advance. Message for details.
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Hiroshima, Hiroshima, 732-0822, Japan
I will wait for you just outside the Shinkansen ticket gates on the 2F of Hiroshima station building.
- You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
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