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Origami Peace Experience in Hiroshima: Fold and Dedicate a Crane

Hiroshima, Japan

1.5 hours

Free cancellation 24 hours before starting time.

Overview

Origami is a traditional Japanese art of folding paper to create beautiful shapes. In this experience, you will enjoy folding origami and making a paper crane as a wish for peace. At the end, you will offer it at the Children’s Peace Monument. Every day, cranes filled with prayers for peace arrive there from around the world. The walk to the monument takes about 20 minutes. Along the way, your guide will introduce local shops and streets so you can enjoy strolling through Hiroshima. This experience is not only about discovering the charm and history of origami, but also a chance to reflect on peace. Blending creativity, history, and a message of peace, this cultural experience is perfect for couples, families, or solo travellers.

What you will be doing

Folding origami and making a paper crane as a wish for peace

Walk to the Children’s Peace Monument

Where we'll meet

🧭 Meeting/pick-up point: Nippon Journey, 〒730-0041 JP Hiroshima

🗺️ Instructions: Nippon Journey, 〒730-0041 JP Hiroshima

Things to know

Accessibility:

Not wheelchair accessible

Fitness requirement

Any fitness level

Tour Language

English

License requirement

None

Additional information:
  • The experience takes place on the 4th floor of a building without an elevator

  • Not suitable for children under 6 years old, but they may accompany free of charge.

Inclusion

  • Instructor

    Instructor

  • All activities

    All activities

Exclusion

  • Pick up and drop off transport

    Pick up and drop off transport

  • Meals

    Meals

About your host

Nippon Journey

For every trip booked, Kodama Travel donates £1 to Just One Tree to restore our forests and the ocean.