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. It is also a chance to reflect on peace. Including the walk to Peace Memorial Park, the total duration is about 90 minutes.
Blending creativity, history, and a message of peace, this cultural experience is perfect for couples, families, or solo travelers.
Location: 15-minute walk from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Duration: About 90 minutes
Step 1 : Fun Animal Origami
Start with simple origami animals to relax and enjoy.
Step 2 : Learn the Story
Discover Sadako Sasaki’s story through an illustrated manga.
Step 3 : Fold Your Paper Crane
Placing your wish for peace in every fold.
Step 4 : Walk to Peace Memorial Park
A 20-minute walk to the Children’s Peace Monument, with chances to casually explore local streets and shops along the way.
Step 5 : Dedicate Your Crane
Dedicate your handmade crane at the Children’s Peace Monument.
Step 6 : Dismissal in Peace Park
Details：
Time : 1.5 hour
Price :
- ￥8,500 yen (JPY, per person, Tax included)
Notes :
- Minimum Participants: 1 people
- Maximum Participants: 8 people
Address of facility :
4F, 9-13, Komachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima 730-0041, Japan
(15-minute walk from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum!)
Highlight :
□ Hands-on Cultural Experience: Enjoy folding origami with friendly guidance and discover the meaning behind Japan’s iconic symbol of peace—the paper crane.
□ Hiroshima Connection: Walk with a local guide through the streets of Hiroshima, hear stories you won’t find in guidebooks, and dedicate your handmade crane at the Children’s Peace Monument.
□ Memorable & Meaningful: More than just a workshop—this experience blends creativity, history, and peace. Perfect for travelers seeking both fun and a deeper connection to Hiroshima.
□ Fun and Reflective: Perfect for families, friends, and individuals of all ages.
What's include ? :
- All Fees and Taxes.
- All necessary materials (colorful origami paper).
- Special Gift: Origami set.
Remarks :
- This experience includes a 20-minute walk.
- The meeting point and the ending point are different.
- The experience is conducted indoors.
- You must remove your shoes to enter.
- The experience takes place on the 4th floor of a building without an elevator.
Private Origami Experience in Hiroshima: Fold and Dedicate a Crane
¥8,500