Hiroshima 3hr Peace Cycling Tour with Local Guide

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

This is a guided cycling tour in which participants ride an electric bicycle and learn about the reconstruction of Hiroshima's bombed heritage sites and how we are trying to protect peace in the city of Hiroshima. This tour is led by our friendly team from Hiroshima. This tour is an English guided tour.

・Learn about local feelings towards the Peace Park from about 70 years ago.
・The area within a 2.5km radius from the hypocenter was severely damaged. We are heading to multiple bombed heritage sites that still remain.
・You will ride a comfortable electric bicycle through the local area to experience the Hiroshima Peace Museum and more.
・We will take you to unique places well-known by our local Japanese team.
・We will ride along the beautiful riverside and in the park to get an idea of the destruction of Hiroshima at that time and how the city has changed into what it is now.

What's Included

English-speaking guide
Insurance fee for bikes
Rental bicycles

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park Tourist Information 1-1 Nakajimacho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima 730-0811 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.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.).

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    10:40-11:00 Hiroshima Central Park Walk through a vast green park to enjoy the beautiful nature that Hiroshima has to offer.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 10

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 11

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 12

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 13

    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 14

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.
  • Participation requirements : Adult bicycle (electric): Height 145 cm or more
  • Bicycle with seat for children (electric) : Infants' ride here are free of charge.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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