Hiroshima Peace Cycling Tour: Electric Bikes & Heritage Sites

Electric bikes take you past the Atomic Bomb Dome and through the sites that still stand from 70 years ago.

A 2-hour guided cycling tour of Hiroshima on electric bicycles, led in English by a local guide through the Peace Memorial Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and heritage sites within the 2.5km radius of the hypocenter. You ride comfortable electric bikes to places beyond the main museum, hear how the city rebuilt itself, and see the A-bombed streetcars still running today. The tour runs in groups of up to 10 people and includes bike rental, insurance, and photos taken during the ride.

Step-by-step itinerary

Hiroshima Peace Cycling Tour

• Meet at starting point
• Visit Peace Memorial Park
• See A-Bombed Streetcars and heritage sites
• Return to meeting point and finish tour

The Experience

You meet your guide at 11am or 3pm and start at the Peace Memorial Park, where the guide walks you through what the monuments hold and what happened 70 years ago. From there, you ride an electric bicycle—no pedaling strain—through the actual neighborhoods of Hiroshima, not just the tourist center. The route follows the riverside and park paths, moving at a pace that works for the whole group, including any children riding along.

The guide shows you A-bomb heritage sites that still stand in the suburbs: the A-bombed streetcars that survived and run today, the hypocenter area, and the former Bank of Japan. You see the scale of the damage marked on the landscape and the evidence of how the city rebuilt itself into what stands now. The commentary comes from someone who knows Hiroshima's local stories, not just the historical record. The tour finishes back at the meeting point around 1pm or 5pm, and you get digital copies of photos taken during the ride.

If rain arrives, you can switch to a walking version that covers the Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, hypocenter, and a few other sites on foot over the same two hours, or get a full refund. The electric bikes suit riders 145cm tall or taller; children from 110cm to 145cm can use smaller cross bikes, and children under 115cm can ride in a seat on an adult bike. Infants ride free in a seat bike. Coin lockers sit a 6-minute walk away if you need to store luggage.

What’s included

• English-speaking local guide.
• electric bicycle rental with insurance for accidents included.
• digital photos taken during the tour.
• coin locker information for luggage storage nearby.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearby

Operated by Attractive JAPAN

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout, so you follow the stories and history without translation gaps. If you have a free afternoon and want to cover more ground than walking allows—seeing the Peace Park, the Atomic Bomb Dome, the A-bombed streetcars, and the neighborhoods beyond the main museum—the electric bikes handle the distance while the pace stays manageable for children and less experienced cyclists.

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Top questions

What is the Atomic Bomb Dome and will I see it on this tour?

The Atomic Bomb Dome is the skeletal remains of the former Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, which stood near the hypocenter and was the only building to survive the blast structurally. The guide takes you to see it as part of the Peace Memorial Park stop early in the tour, explaining its significance and what it represents in Hiroshima's memory.

Can I bring my child on the electric bike tour?

Children from age 1 are welcome. Infants under 115cm and under 22kg ride in a seat attached to an adult bike at no extra charge; children from 110cm to 145cm can use smaller cross bikes; children 145cm and taller use adult electric bikes. Seats for infants and children's bikes are limited, so contact the operator before booking if you need one.

How far is the 2.5km damage radius and what does it mean for where we ride?

The 2.5km radius from the hypocenter marks the area most severely damaged by the atomic bombing. The tour stays within this zone to show you the heritage sites and landscape that still carry the marks of that destruction and the city's recovery, rather than spreading across a wider area.

What happens if it rains on the day of my tour?

If rain makes cycling unsafe, you can switch to a walking-only version covering the Peace Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, hypocenter, and nearby sites over the same two hours, or receive a full refund. You choose which option suits you after the weather forecast becomes clear.

Is the guide fluent in English and will I understand the stories?

Yes, the guide is English-speaking and leads the tour in English. The commentary focuses on local stories and memories passed down in Hiroshima, so you hear the reconstruction narrative from someone who knows the city's perspective.

How many people ride together on this tour?

The tour is a shared group ride with up to 10 people. If other guests are less experienced cyclists or children, the guide adjusts the pace so everyone stays together comfortably.