Ride a tram that survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a new limited-time history tour
Step back in time on Hiroshima’s “Peace Loop 653”, a special tour that links passengers to the city’s past and present. Visitors to Hiroshima tend to have an interest in learning about its past, as it was one of only two cities, alongside Nagasaki, to have experienced an atomic bombing. Now, the city is offering […]
Hiroshima Electric Railway is offering a limited-time tram tour called "Peace Loop 653" to help visitors connect with the city's history. The tram, built in 1942, was one of only a few vehicles to survive the atomic bombing on August 6, 1945. The tram, which has a wooden interior, was repaired and returned to service just four months after the bombing.
Passengers will take a loop route around Hiroshima's city center for 40 minutes, or 90 minutes for the full two-loop journey. The tour begins at Hiroshima Station where passengers are welcomed by a guide in a 1940s-style uniform. There, they receive a souvenir inspired by wartime-era tickets.
On the first loop, passengers learn about Hiroshima before and during the bombing, using historical footage on tablets. On the second loop, they visit Hiroshima's rebuilt streets and attractions. Passengers can alight at select stops on the first loop, but cannot reboard once they disembark. The tour costs 3,500 yen for adults and 1,500 yen for elementary school-age children, with preschool children riding free. Tickets must be reserved in advance, but same-day applications are accepted if seats are available.
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