Hiroshima 3hr Peace Cycling Tour with Local Guide

Explore Hiroshima’s history on a 3-hour electric bike tour. Visit bombed heritage sites, learn local stories, and see the city’s transformation.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park - 10:00-10:05 Meet up at the rest house of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.

Start off with greetings, introduction, explanation of the route, and corona prevention procedures (temperature checks, etc.).

  • Hiroshima Castle - 10:05-10:25 Hiroshima Castle

Your guide will take you to Hiroshima Castle which is the location of the military fort that was the first to report about the atomic bomb.

Your guide will explain the situation and significance of the military base and castle.

  • Hiroshimagokoku Shrine - 10:25-10:40 Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine and Shrine Gate

You will learn more about some lesser-known heritage sites such as the Guardian Dog statue and the Gokoku Shrine gate which withstood the atomic bomb.

  • Chuo Koen-mae (Chuo Park) - 10:40-11:00 Hiroshima Central Park

Walk through a vast green park to enjoy the beautiful nature that Hiroshima has to offer.

  • Aioi Bridge - 11:00-11:10 Aioi Bridge

Next, you will visit the bridge that was the target of the bomb. Both the river and the bridge have remained since that time. You will witness the continuation of history.

  • Atomic Bomb Dome - 11:10-11:25 Atomic Bomb Dome

After that, you will witness the world-renowned Atomic Bomb Dome. You will learn about the many stories and memories of the local people.

  • Motoyasu River - 11:25-11:40 Motoyasu River and the Peace Bridge

When heading south towards the suburbs from the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Park, you will see the gorgeous riverside nature. Your guide will explain the meaning and memories that are embedded in the Peace Park.

  • Higashisenda Park - 11:40-12:00 Higashisenda Park

Located 1km from the center of the blast is a park filled with trees sent from countries all around the world. You will hear the stories related to this site.

  • Atomic Bomb Window Frame Monument - 12:00-12:20 Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital

Located 1.5km from the center of the blast is the remnants of the Red Cross Hospital’s building. Here, you will face the hard reality of how strong the bomb was.

  • Hiroshima - 12:20-12:30 Hiroshima Railway

Located 2km-2.5km from the center of the blast is the Hiroshima Railway. Did you know that there are two trains that survived that blast and still used today? They started running again only three days after the explosion.

  • Miyuki Bridge Monument - 12:30-12:40 Miyuki Bridge and Kobayashi River

Right where the bomb’s reach ended, there is a picture on display. This significant picture shows the reality of the difference between now and then.

  • 広島市こども文化科学館 - 12:40-12:50 Surviving Weeping Willow Tree

This is the highlight of the tour. This tree continued to grow despite the rumors that there would be natural growth for at least 70 years. This tree represents the strength, determination, and hope of the people of Hiroshima.

  • Peace Boulevard - 12:50-13:00 Peace Boulevard

On the way back to the Peace Park, we will pass by various monuments and trees that are significant to Hiroshima’s history. At the same time, you will also witness the current thriving city.

  • Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park - 13:00 Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Once we arrive back at the park, your trip will come to an end.

*The afternoon tour is scheduled to meet at 14:00 and return at 17:00.

What's Included
  • English speaking guide
  • Insurance fee for bikes
  • Data of the photos taken on the day
  • Bicycle use
Additional Information

This is a guided cycling tour where participants ride electric bicycles and learn about the reconstruction of Hiroshima’s bombed heritage sites and efforts to maintain peace in the city. The tour is led by our friendly Hiroshima team and is conducted in English.

・Discover local sentiments towards the Peace Park from around 70 years ago.
・Explore multiple bombed heritage sites within a 2.5km radius from the hypocenter that still stand today.
・Ride a comfortable electric bicycle through the local area to visit the Hiroshima Peace Museum and more.
・Visit unique spots known by our local Japanese team.
・Cycle along the beautiful riverside and through the park to understand the destruction of Hiroshima at that time and how the city has transformed into what it is today.

  • If you are late for the meeting time without prior notice, the tour will be cancelled. In such cases, a 100% cancellation fee will be incurred on the day of the tour and is non-refundable.
  • In addition, even if you contact us in advance, it may be canceled due to the convenience of other customers.
  • Adult bicycle (electric): Height 145 cm or more
  • Bicycle with seat for children (electric) or A baby trailer
  • Bicycles with seats for children (electric) are for children under 22 kg and under 115 cm. A baby trailer can accommodate two children at the same time, but since the maximum load capacity is 45 kg, each child must weigh less than 18 kg when riding in the cart at the same time.
  • Children’s bicycle (cross bike type): 2 Children’s bicycles* for one booking are available. Children under age 15 can use both children’s bicycles and adult bicycles at child rate.
  • If the number of seats for infants and children’s bicycles are full reserved, children of heights who cannot use adult bicycles may not be able to participate. After making a reservation, we will contact you after checking the stock of the bicycle.
  • Free Wi-Fi: None(Hiroshima Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the city)
  • The timetable may change depending on the situation on the day.
  • It will be a mixed tour for up to 10 people.
  • As this is a shared tour, if there are guests in other groups who are not accustomed to cycling, especially children, we will adjust the pace accordingly. We appreciate your understanding.
Location
Hiroshima Peace Park Rest House
Meeting point: Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park 1-1 Nakajimacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima Access: Take the Hiroshima Electric Railway train from Hiroshima Station and get off at Atomic Bomb Dome Station (about 20 minutes). 5-minute walk from Atomic Bomb Dome Station.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Thewilkos2016
Sep 8, 2024
Amazing bike tour of Hiroshima - Mr Shin was the best guide. So knowledgeable about the history of Hiroshima and the A-bomb atrocity. He also shared family experiences of being a survivor which were very impactful. It was uplifting and emotional. Arigato gozaimasu!
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Brechtv125
Sep 8, 2024
Amazing tour with Shin! - We had the 3h bike tour with Shin and it was a really great experience! He guided us through all the locations, but what made it extra special is all his personal stories that he shared from his family (his grandparents survived). The message he brought is very inspiring. Would recommend this tour to everyone who is visiting Hiroshima and want to have an amazing experience. And he is for sure the most talkative guide there is! 😄 (in a positive way)
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Ibrahim
Sep 1, 2024
Best tour guide ever - Greetings to our tour guide Shin. It was great fun. The tour was very interesting. Would recommend it to anyone.
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Kris
Aug 12, 2024
Hiroshima bike tour - the best with Moe as your guide! - The best decision we could have made was booking the 2 hr bike tour. Even in hot temperatures our guide, Moe, kept us cool hitting all the shaded parts. We did the 3:00 PM tour and we felt great all the while. Moe is so KIND, so KNOWLEDGEABLE, and has a passion for peace. She was such a joy to have as our guide! Thank you Moe!
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Emilyov5799uv
Aug 11, 2024
Authentic, informative, and exciting cultural/historical tour - Took this tour last year and still telling people about how great it was…it was that powerful. incredibly important topics are covered in this tour, and to hear about them from a local’s perspective was unforgettable.
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Antoine
Aug 5, 2024
Cycling tour with kana - My kana guide was really nice and took the time to explain things in a very good English. She listened to my questions and knew how to answer them. The stories she was telling were very well explained and allow the whole depth understand the story of Hiroshima. Thanks again to her and my travel agency for this bike discovery of hiroshima.
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Climber00632784834
Jul 22, 2024
Excellent tour! - We just had the best time with the kindest and best-informed guide Moe. We had so many questions, all were being answered, which even led to half an hour over-time. The guide and the tour deserves a 10/10! Many thanks from Belgium.
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Sandra_m
Jul 21, 2024
Hiroshima Peace Cycling Tour - My son and I joined a tour with Shin, whose Mother was a few months from being born when the atomic bomb was dropped. He shared many personal anecdotes that truly helped us understand the immediate and long term effects of the bomb and he took us to spots we wouldn’t have known about that helped to further colour in the devastation and destruction suffered by the residents of Hiroshima. We will never forget Shin, his family and his story and are very grateful that we were able to take this tour with him.
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Jane_m
Jun 19, 2024
Heartfelt tour of Hiroshima - Fantastic experience in Hiroshima!! Our guide was a fantastic guide through Hiroshima!! She taught us a lot about the history of the city and the horrendous day that change the future of our world. She was fantastic with our family and made it a very interesting experience!! I highly recommend our tour guide for a this must trip to Hiroshima!!
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702rebekkad
Jun 18, 2024
Wonderful bicycle tour - We had a great bike tour with the talkative guide Shin. He shared a lot of personal moments with us, so he was able to bring us much closer to the history than the history books ever could. It was a wonderful experience with him. We can highly recommend the bike tour in Hiroshima.
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