Hiroshima: Cycling Tour with Local Guide Hiroshima: 3-Hour Cycling Tour with Local Guide
ID: GYG166400-251174
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Explore the historical city of Hiroshima by electric bike with a local English-speaking guide. Learn from your informative guide about the city's history and present-day affairs, and how it has risen phoenix-like from the devastation of the atomic bomb.
Cycle around Hiroshima with an English-speaking guide and feel the backstory of the city come to life. Hear about the locals' great reconstruction efforts, even though it was said that nothing could grow in Hiroshima for 70 years. Visit many places and monuments related to the atomic bombing but also sense the energy of the present city as you ride around it in a small group of no more than 10 people.
After gathering at the meeting point, make your way to Enko River. Soak up the scenery as your guide tells you about Hiroshima's geographical features and development. Next, head to Hiroshima Castle and Gokoku Shrine to find out more about culture and history in Hiroshima.
Once there, see the remains of the headquarters where the initial report of the atomic bombing was transmitted as your guide fills you in with details of the situation and suffering in Hiroshima after the dropping of the bomb. Move on to Peace Memorial Park to discover the Atomic Bomb Dome and more. Hear stories from the locals' point of view rarely seen in museum exhibitions and books.
Finally, follow your guide away from the touristic area to explore suburbs like Sendamachi. Find beautiful Hiroshima vigorously revived from the tremendous damage of the atomic bombing while visiting numerous A-bomb heritage sites. Listen to episodes handed down in Hiroshima as you see sights like Miyukibashi Bridge and Kyobashi River. The tour concludes at the original meeting point.
Highlights
- Discover Hiroshima's old-timely charms as you cycle through the inner city
- Explore places that make you wonder how Hiroshima achieved reconstruction from the A-bomb devastation
- Understand the history of Hiroshima better with a local English-speaking guide
- See all the main sights as well as lesser-visited neighborhoods
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Regardless of age, you have to be taller than 145 centimeters/4 foot 8 in order to participate
• Children go free if they don't ride the bike. The local partner has 2 child seat bikes - feel free to confirm in advance if you will require one
• Please bring a towel and water in case you need a rest
• Group size is up to 10 people
• Insurance is included and will cover an auto accident
• You will get photo data taken on the day via the Messenger app after the tour
• The timetable may change depending on the circumstances
• In the case of bad weather, the tour may be canceled to take into consideration the safety of the guests
• When it rains, the local partner offers cancellation and refund, or an alternative walking tour which has a different itinerary
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet at Rest House of Hiroshima Peace Park; 3-minute walk from Hiroshima Station on the Hiroshima Electric Railway, Atomic Bomb Dome Station, or Hondori Station
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
