Hiroshima Scenic Cycling Guided Tour
You can use the bike all day even after the tour Small group sizes Easy ride on a battery assisted E-bike Your guide is an experienced, humorous, native English speaker. They will provide you with history and cultural knowledge of the areas and show you the best spots for photos and scenic views. Total length of the tour is about 10 Km. It is longer than other bike tours and you will see more of Hiroshima to truly get a feel for what makes it special beyond it's tragic past. We ride at casual speed. Also, you will have an opportunity to stop for snacks and drinks.
Bicycle height recommendations is 145cm or 4'9
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Hiroshima Scenic Cycling Guided Tour
What's included in Hiroshima Scenic Cycling Guided Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
See the entire park, the atomic bomb dome several monuments and the bridges that survived. The guide will relate stories and interesting facts related to the area.
Hiroshima Castle
The moat around castle has some of the most captivating photo opportunities and the inside of the castle grounds looks like a 1600's Japanese fortress. Hiroshima's largest temple is located here and a few trees that survived the atomic bomb.
Mitaki Temple
This bike tour is the only tour in Hiroshima that visits this temple. Considered to be the most beautiful temple in Chugoku region. Some say it outranks Kyoto's best spots. Entrance is free but there is a suggested donation of 200 yen.
Inclusions
- Use of bicycle
- Guide
- You will have an opportunity to get extra snacks like pastries and ice cream or coffee at your own expense
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Bicycles with child seats are available if you send me a message in advance
- Those prone to heat stroke should avoid this tour in the summer
- Be sure you are able to bend at the knee to about 90°
- Caution if you are prone to vertigo or taking madication that is not safe for driving
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We will meet at Gate Park in front of LUCKY BAKERY. The meeting point is also across the street from The Atomic bomb dome. It can be reached by tram or bus or the astram line. To find on Google maps, just search "lucky bakery" If you need a helmet please send me a message as soon as you book!
End Points
- The tour ends at JR Yokogawa Station just after lunch time. The tram and the JR and bus are available here. It is also a great spot to get lunch without having to wait in a long line most restaurants in this area have English menus and there are several places you can find Okonomiyaki here.
