今回は、たくさんの感動と深い学びがあった1日目の様子を、写真とともにお届けします。
目次
いざ広島へ！仙台空港から空の旅
朝早く、期待と少しの緊張を胸に学校を出発した子どもたち。
送迎や荷物のご準備など、朝早くからご協力いただいた保護者の皆様、本当にありがとうございました。
見送りの先生方に元気よく手を振り、バスは仙台空港へと向かいました。
空港に到着後、手続きを済ませて飛行機に乗り込みました。
初めて飛行機に乗る生徒も多く、離陸の瞬間には歓声（と、ちょっとした悲鳴？）が上がる一幕も。
雲を抜けた先の真っ青な空を眺めているうちに飛行機は順調に進み、あっという間に安芸の国・広島に到着しました！
宮島・厳島神社参拝と、お楽しみのランチ＆お買い物
広島に到着してバスガイドさんと出会い、バスに乗り込み最初に向かったのは、日本屈指の名勝・宮島です。
フェリーに揺られて島に渡ると、瀬戸内海の穏やかな海と、そこに佇む大鳥居、そして厳島神社の荘厳な姿が私たちを迎えてくれました。
島の老舗「鳥居屋」さんで賑やかランチ
お腹がペコペコな子どもたちが楽しみにしていたお昼ご飯は、宮島にある名店「鳥居屋」さんにて。
早朝から行動していている生徒たちは、夢中になって食べ進めていました。
広々とした室内で、ゆっくり食べることができてここまでの疲れを癒すこともできました。
歴史に触れ、大切な人の顔を思い浮かべたお買い物
食後は、世界遺産でもある厳島神社の社殿を参拝。
歴史ある建築の美しさに圧倒されたあとは、待ちに待った観光とお買い物タイムです。
参道では、お小遣いと睨めっこしながらお土産選びに大忙し。
「家族には何がいいかな」と、大切な人の顔を思い浮かべながら、真剣に、そして楽しそうに選ぶ姿がとても印象的でした。
やはり人気はもみじ饅頭だったようです
「原爆の絵」が紡ぐ記憶。基町高校のお兄さん・お姉さんとの交流
宮島をあとにし、次に向かったのは広島市内にある「基町（もとまち）高校」です。
ここでは、今回の旅の大きな目的の一つである、同校の普通科創造表現コースの高校生たちとの交流会が行われました。
高校生が描く、被爆の記憶と真摯な想い
基町高校の生徒の皆さんは、被爆体験証言者の方々と共同で、証言者の記憶に残る被爆時の光景を絵に描く「原爆の絵」の制作に取り組んでいます。
高校生たちが1年という長い時間をかけ、証言者の方から何度も詳細に体験を聴き取り、当時の惨状を克明に、忠実に再現しようと何度も描き直しながら完成させていくプロセスを、真剣な眼差しで説明してくれました。
本物との出会いから、五感で感じる平和への祈り
同じ世代（少し年上）の高校生たちが、被爆者の思いに寄り添い、記憶を未来へ受け継ごうと絵筆を握る熱意と真摯な姿勢に、本校の生徒たちも深く心を揺さぶられたようです。
思わず目を背けたくなるような絵について熱心に話してくださる高校生の姿は、同年代とは思えないほどの覚悟と意思を持った存在に感じるところもあったようです。
絵の前に立ち尽くし、じっと見入る生徒の姿もあり、まさに「本物との出会い」を通じて、平和の尊さを五感で感じる大変貴重な時間となりました。
充実の1日目が終了。明日の旅へ
たくさんの刺激と深い学びを得たのち、一同は無事に宿舎へと到着しました。
まずは、夕食。
夕食をみんなで楽しくいただいた後は、各部屋で今日の振り返りの記入や入浴を済ませ、友達同士の絆をさらに深めていたようです。
移動距離も長く、頭も体もフルに使った充実の1日目が無事に終了しました。
次回は修学旅行2日目の様子をお届けします。どうぞお楽しみに！
[School Events] School Trip to Hiroshima: Day 1
Today, we are thrilled to share the chronicle of Day 1 of our school trip—a day filled with deep emotions and profound learning!
Table of Contents
- Off to Hiroshima! A Journey Through the Skies from Sendai Airport
- Visiting Miyajima & Itsukushima Shrine: A Delightful Lunch and Shopping
- Memories Woven through “Atomic Bomb Drawings”: Connecting with Motomachi High School Students
- A Fulfilling Day 1 Ends: Looking Forward to Tomorrow’s Journey
1. Off to Hiroshima! A Journey Through the Skies from Sendai Airport
Early in the morning, our students departed from the school, their hearts filled with anticipation and a touch of nervous excitement. It was a little chilly in the morning, but the enthusiasm was high.
We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all the parents and guardians who cooperated with the early-morning drop-offs and luggage preparations. Thank you so much for your support!
With an energetic wave to the teachers seeing them off, the bus headed straight for Sendai Airport. After arriving at the airport, everyone completed check-in and boarded the plane. Both teachers and students looked incredibly happy.
For many students, this was their very first time flying. When the plane took off, the cabin briefly erupted into cheers—and perhaps a few tiny shrieks! The aircraft featured a special Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles design, adding to the excitement.
As we gazed out at the brilliant blue sky piercing through the clouds, the flight progressed smoothly, and in what felt like the blink of an eye, we arrived in the historic land of Aki—Hiroshima!
2. Visiting Miyajima & Itsukushima Shrine: A Delightful Lunch and Shopping
Upon arriving in Hiroshima, we met our bus tour guide and boarded the bus. Our first stop was Miyajima, renowned as one of Japan’s most scenic landmarks.
As we crossed over to the island on the ferry, everyone was buzzing with excitement on board. We were greeted by the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea, the iconic Grand Torii Gate standing tall in the water, and the majestic, solemn beauty of Itsukushima Shrine.
A Lively Lunch at a Historic Island Restaurant
Our hungry students were eagerly looking forward to lunch, which was hosted at “Toriia,” a famous long-established restaurant on Miyajima. The tonkatsu (pork cutlet) was a huge hit!
Having been active since the very early hours of the morning, the students ate with incredible enthusiasm. The spacious dining room allowed them to eat at a relaxing pace, beautifully soothing their travel fatigue.
Connecting with History & Remembering Loved Ones While Shopping
After lunch, we visited and paid our respects at the main pavilion of Itsukushima Shrine, a registered World Heritage Site. The shrine was bustling with many tourists, and our students were desperately trying to capture the stunning views on camera.
After being completely awed by the beauty of the historic architecture, it was finally time for the highly anticipated sightseeing and shopping portion of the day. Along the approach to the shrine, students were busy picking out souvenirs while carefully budgeting their pocket money.
It was truly moving to see them picking out gifts so seriously and joyfully, keeping the faces of their beloved family members foremost in their minds. They also had a wonderful time making friends with the wild deer along the way! As expected, the famous Momiji Manju (maple-leaf-shaped bean jam buns) turned out to be the most popular choice.
3. Memories Woven through “Atomic Bomb Drawings”: Connecting with Motomachi High School Students
Leaving Miyajima behind, our next destination was Motomachi High School, located in the heart of Hiroshima City. Here, we held one of the core highlights of this trip: a special exchange program with the high school students enrolled in the school’s General Course Creative Expression Program.
High School students Paint Memories of the Atomic Bombing with Sincere Devotion
The students at Motomachi High School participate in a profound project called “Atomic Bomb Drawings.” Working hand-in-hand with atomic bomb survivors (hibakusha), they paint the vivid scenes of the bombing based on the survivors’ testimonies. Some students even chose to enter this high school specifically to take part in this vital activity.
The high school students explained their process with intense devotion. Over the course of a long year, they interview the survivors repeatedly to gather meticulous details. They redraw the paintings over and over again, striving to accurately and faithfully recreate the tragic scenes of that day so that the historical truth is never lost.
An Encounter with the Authentic: A Five-Senses Prayer for Peace
Our students were deeply moved by the passion and earnest attitude of these high school students—peers from a slightly older generation—who hold paintbrushes to empathize with the survivors and pass those vital memories down to the future. Every single student was completely captivated by the high school students stories.
Watching the high school students speak so passionately about artwork that was sometimes painful to look at made our students view them as individuals possessing an incredible sense of resolve and purpose, far beyond their years.
Some of our students stood completely still, staring intently at the paintings. This was truly an “encounter with the authentic”—a priceless experience that allowed them to feel the supreme value of peace with all five senses.
4. A Fulfilling Day 1 Ends: Looking Forward to Tomorrow’s Journey
After gaining immense inspiration and deep learning from these profound encounters, the group arrived safely at our lodgings. First up was a wonderful, lively dinner together!
After enjoying their meal, the students returned to their rooms to fill out their reflection journals and take baths, spending the rest of the evening strengthening their bonds of friendship.
With a long travel distance and a full day of utilizing both their minds and bodies to the fullest, a highly rewarding Day 1 came to a successful close.
In our next post, we will bring you the updates from Day 2 of the school trip. Please look forward to it!
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