Hiroshima Trip Overview
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.
・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.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: Hiroshima, Japan
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
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.
・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.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, 1-2 Nakajimacho, Naka-Ku, Hiroshima 730-0811 Hiroshima Prefecture
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.).
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Hiroshima Castle, 21-1 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0011 Hiroshima Prefecture
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hiroshimagokoku Shrine, 21-2 Motomachi Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0011 Hiroshima Prefecture
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: 中央公園前［広島市］（バス）, 9 Chome-6 Kuchitaminami, Asakita Ward, Hiroshima, 739-1733, Japan
10:40-11:00 Hiroshima Central Park
Walk through a vast green park to enjoy the beautiful nature that Hiroshima has to offer.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Aioi Bridge, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0000 Hiroshima Prefecture
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Atomic Bomb Dome, 1-10 Otemachi Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0051 Hiroshima Prefecture
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Motoyasu River, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0000 Hiroshima Prefecture
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Higashisenda Park, 1-1-89 Higashisendamachi, Naka-Ku, Hiroshima 730-0053 Hiroshima Prefecture
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital Workers Monument, 2 Chome Sendamachi, Naka-ku Memorial Park, Hiroshima 730-0052 Hiroshima Prefecture
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hiroshima, Hiroshima, Hiroshima Prefecture, Chugoku
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Miyuki Bridge Monument, 2-13 Higashisendamachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0053 Hiroshima Prefecture
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 被爆樹木シダレヤナギ, 5-83 Motomachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0011, Japan
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Peace Boulevard, Naka-ku, Hiroshima 730-0000 Hiroshima Prefecture
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, 1-2 Nakajimacho, Naka-Ku, Hiroshima 730-0811 Hiroshima Prefecture
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.
Duration: 5 minutes
