Hiroshima E-Bike Tour: 10 km ride with Peace Memorial Park

Ride deeper into Hiroshima than most tours reach, on a route that covers castle grounds and a temple rivals say outranks Kyoto

A 3.5-hour e-bike tour of Hiroshima covering 10 km, with a native English-speaking guide who shares history and cultural knowledge at a comfortable pace. You visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, the castle moat and grounds, and a temple considered the most beautiful in the Chugoku region. The only Hiroshima tour that includes this stop. The e-bike is yours to use all day after the tour ends.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hiroshima city e-bike sightseeing

• Ride e-bike around Hiroshima city
• Visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
• See atomic bomb dome and monuments
• Explore castle moat and grounds
• Visit Hiroshima's largest temple
• Visit beautiful temple in Chugoku region
• Stop for snacks and drinks

The experience

You arrive at the tour with time to spare in Hiroshima and want to see the city beyond what a walking tour covers. An e-bike lets you move between stops without rushing, and the guide (a native English speaker with a humorous style) fills the ride with stories about the areas you pass through. The first two hours are an easy roll around the city, though you'll climb a moderately steep hill toward the end, so you need a moderate level of fitness to complete it comfortably.

The route covers 10 km and hits three major stops. At Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, you see the atomic bomb dome, several monuments, and the bridges that survived. The guide relates stories and facts tied to each. From there you ride to Hiroshima Castle grounds, where the moat offers some of the most captivating photo opportunities and the inside looks like a 1600s Japanese fortress. Hiroshima's largest temple sits on the grounds, and a few trees that survived the atomic bomb still stand there. The final stop is a temple considered the most beautiful in the Chugoku region. This bike tour is the only one in Hiroshima that visits it, and some say it outranks Kyoto's best spots. Entrance is free, though there's a suggested donation of 200 yen.

The pace is comfortable enough to enjoy the journey without feeling rushed, and you'll stop for snacks and drinks along the way. Small group sizes keep the experience intimate. After the tour ends, the e-bike is yours to use all day, so you can explore on your own or return to a spot that caught your eye. Helmets are not required, but you can request one ahead of time if you prefer. The minimum height is 145 cm (4'9"), and you need to be able to bend your knee to about 90 degrees to ride safely.

What’s included

• E-bike for the full day.
• native English-speaking guide.
• stops for snacks and drinks during the ride.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday and FridayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (10 to 12 years) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Sunset Tour in Hiroshima's Peace Park

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a few hours free in Hiroshima and want to cover more ground and see deeper into the city than a walking tour allows. The e-bike handles the distance (10 km is longer than most other Hiroshima tours), and the moderate hill at the end means you need to be reasonably fit, but the pace stays comfortable so you can absorb what the guide is telling you. The e-bike stays with you all day after the tour, so you can keep exploring on your own.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (10 to 12 years). Under 10: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park like, and what will I see there on the bike tour?

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is the central stop on the tour. You'll see the atomic bomb dome, several monuments, and the bridges that survived the bombing. The guide shares stories and interesting facts about each landmark, connecting the history to the places you're standing in.

How fit do I need to be to complete this e-bike tour?

You need at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The first two hours are an easy ride, but there's a moderately steep hill at the end that you'll need to climb and descend. If you have poor cardiovascular health, this tour is not recommended. You should also be able to bend your knee to about 90 degrees and be comfortable on a bike for 3.5 hours.

Is the temple stop included on other Hiroshima bike tours?

No. This bike tour is the only one in Hiroshima that visits this temple, which is considered the most beautiful in the Chugoku region. Some say it outranks Kyoto's best spots. Entrance is free, though there's a suggested donation of 200 yen if you wish to contribute.

Can I use the e-bike after the tour ends?

Yes. The e-bike is yours to use all day after the tour finishes, so you can explore Hiroshima on your own or return to any spot that caught your eye during the ride.

What's included in the tour, and what should I bring?

The tour includes the e-bike and a native English-speaking guide. Helmets are not required but available if you request one ahead of time. You'll have stops for snacks and drinks, though any extra food or drinks you buy are at your own expense. Bring water and wear comfortable clothes for cycling.