The Atomic Bombed Tram : No.653
A History of That Day
～A peace tour linking the past to the future～
The A-bombed tram No. 653 is still in operation despite the damage caused by the atomic bombing. Running through the burnt-out city of Hiroshima, it gave people hope and courage. This tour offers you a special chance to ride on A-bombed tram No. 653.
Why not help build a new railroad toward a peaceful world together, while touring the tram depot (normally closed to visitors) and experiencing a VR tour which will allow you imagine a better future.
*Tour times vary depending on whether it is a weekday or a morning or afternoon tour on a holiday.
Please refer to the brochure data for further details.
Meeting place:Infront of the Information centeron the 2nd floor of JR Hiroshima Station(North exit)
Depart from Hiroshima Station
Arrive at hiroden-honsha-Mae stop
Depot and tram interior explanation & chance for photos
Your guide will lead you through areas that are off-limits to public! Among trams of various designs kept here, Tram No. 653 stands out. Inside the car, your guide will explain what it was like in those days and how it was rebuilt.
Depart from the depot
During the approximately 15-minute tram ride, a monitor installed in the tram will introduce the A-bombed buildings and trees remaining today.
Arrive in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome
Arrive at Rest House
PEACE PARK TOUR VR
Using a VR device, you can view Hiroshima chronologically from the days of the atomic-bombing to the present day.
Dismissal at Rest House
1:00 p.m./4:30p.m.
Period
October〜December
Time of tour :
10:00a.m.-1:00p.m./
1:30p.m.-4:30p.m.
Minimum number of participants :
4 people
Tour price(per person)
Same price for adult and child
13,000 yen
*Please check the travel terms and conditions before applying.
A-Bombed Tram 653
Tram 653 is an A-bombed train, which was heavily damaged by the atomic bomb near the Ebaarea on August 6, 1945, but was restored four months later and put back into operation. It ran in the city of Hiroshima until 2006, when it was retired from active service. In 2015, it was restored with the original colors it wore in 1945, as part of the commemorations of the 70th Anniversary of the A-bombing.
