About
Whether it’s your first time visiting the Utoro Peace Memorial Museum or you’ve participated in a group tour in the past, this program offers new insights and discoveries.
We warmly invite individuals, friends, and families to explore the history of the Utoro district and reflect on the ongoing hopes for peace (The tour is conducted in Japanese).
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Tour Dates
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Please note: tours are not available outside of these scheduled days.
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12/14 (Sun)13:00Only 34 seats left
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1/18 (Sun)13:00Only 40 seats left
Tour Flow & Content
Check-in
Please arrive at the 1st floor reception desk at least 10 minutes before the start time.
Talk Session
Learn why the Utoro Peace Memorial Museum was established, whose voices and hopes shaped it, and what activities are taking place today. This session conveys a message about overcoming human rights issues in our society, grounded in the history of Utoro.
Guided Tour of the Permanent Exhibition
This guided tour explores how the Utoro district came to be, within the broader historical and social context of its time. Through personal stories, expressions, and voices of former residents, visitors will experience the living history of Utoro.
Break
Enjoy a short rest in the 1st floor community space.
Tour of the Utoro District
Explore the neighborhood and learn about the daily lives of former residents, the community-building efforts, and how the district has transformed over time.
Routes may vary depending on the weather. If outdoor participation is difficult, guests are welcome to: interact with volunteers and staff, watch videos about Utoro, read books from our in-house collection, purchase tea or coffee, or leave early if needed.
Q&A / Open Discussion
An open dialogue session covering not only Utoro’s history but also broader topics like hate speech, hate crimes, the lives of ethnic Koreans in Japan, and the relationship between Japan and the Korean Peninsula—past, present, and future.
Dismissal / Free Time
After the tour, feel free to stay and explore the special exhibition, chat with volunteers and staff, or simply relax in the museum.
Tour Length Options
Feel free to leave partway or rejoin as needed. Participation fee is the same regardless of time spent.
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Talk Session 30min.
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Guided Tour of the Permanent Exhibition 45min.
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Tour of the Utoro District Break10min.+45min.
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Q&A / Open Discussion ~30min.
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Quick 75min.
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Standard 130min.
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In-Depth 160min.
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Participation Fee
Admission Fee is not included
This program supports the sustainable operation of the museum.
General
1,500 yen
Undergraduates and below
1,000 yen
