Hiroshima Peace Park: 2hr Electric Bike Tour & Bombed Heritage Sites

Summary

Cycling Hiroshima’s riverside to hidden scars and quiet hope

You’ll cycle through Hiroshima’s riverside neighborhoods on an electric bike with a local guide, pausing at Peace Memorial Park and lesser-known bombed heritage sites. Expect honest stories, glimpses of daily life, and moments of quiet reflection as you witness both scars and resilience in this city’s heart.

What’s the experience like?

We rolled out from the meeting spot on these electric bikes—honestly, I was relieved for the “electric” part because it was already warm and I’m not exactly Tour de France material. Our guide, Yuki, waved us into a little cluster under the trees by Peace Memorial Park. She started with a question about what we knew of Hiroshima (I froze up—should’ve read more), then pointed out the Atomic Bomb Dome. It’s strange how quiet that spot feels. The air seemed heavier there, or maybe that was just me.

The ride itself was easy, even for someone like me who hasn’t touched a bike in years. We glided along the riverbanks where kids were playing and old men fished in silence. At one point, we stopped near a tram line—Yuki explained that some of those streetcars actually survived the bombing and still run today. I hadn’t expected to see something so ordinary hold so much history. There was this faint metallic smell from the rails mixed with sweet bread drifting from a bakery nearby—it felt weirdly comforting after all those heavy stories.

We visited several bombed heritage sites within about 2.5km of the hypocenter; some buildings looked almost untouched if you didn’t know what they’d survived. Yuki shared stories her grandparents told her—she laughed when she tried to translate an old Hiroshima saying for us (I’m sure my pronunciation was hopeless). The city felt alive in small ways: schoolkids waving as we passed, sunlight flickering through gingko leaves. I kept thinking about how much had changed here—and how much hadn’t.

The tour wrapped up back where we started, but it didn’t feel like an ending. Yuki sent us off with photos she’d taken along the way (my helmet hair is immortalized forever now). I still think about that moment by the river—the mix of sorrow and hope in the air. If you’re curious about Hiroshima beyond just museums, this cycling tour gives you space to feel it for yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Hiroshima Peace Cycling Tour

• Meet at meeting point
• Visit Peace Memorial Park
• See Atomic Bomb Dome monuments
• Ride electric bicycle to A-bomb heritage sites
• Explore suburbs and A-Bombed Streetcars
• Return to meeting point and finish tour

Top questions

How long is the Hiroshima Peace cycling tour?

The cycling tour lasts around 2 hours from start to finish.

Is this Hiroshima bike tour suitable for beginners?

Yes, electric bikes are provided and the pace is adjusted for all levels—including children.

What sites do you visit on this day trip from central Hiroshima?

You’ll visit Peace Memorial Park, Atomic Bomb Dome, A-bombed streetcars route, and several bombed heritage sites within 2.5km of the hypocenter.

Does this cycling tour include lunch or snacks?

No meals are included; only bike rental and guiding are covered.

What happens if it rains on my booked day?

If it rains, you can switch to a walking version of the tour or request a refund.

Are children allowed on this Hiroshima cycling tour?

Yes—there are child-size bikes and seats for infants available if reserved ahead.

Where does the tour start and end?

The ride begins and finishes at the same central meeting point near Peace Memorial Park.

What’s included

Your day includes English-speaking local guiding throughout central Hiroshima, comfortable electric bicycle rental (with insurance), visits to Peace Memorial Park plus multiple bombed heritage sites within 2.5km of the hypocenter, and digital photos taken during your ride—all wrapped up with flexible pacing depending on group needs before returning to your starting point.