Hiroshima and Miyajima by Bike and Boat
Description
A full day adventure on bikes, boats, and trains at two of Japan's must-see destinations. Starting the day on two wheels, experience a thought-provoking and sensitive commentary on the history of Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park and Castle. From here, take a local train and ferry to Miyajima Island, where you can enjoy the contrast between with the stunning Shinto buildings and lush greenery of the island. Once on the island, you will learn about the culture of the island, explore the sites with your guide, greet the local deer, enjoy a regional lunch (vegetarian options are available but for other dietary requirements please get in touch), and discover the famous Itsukushima Shrine. Return to Hiroshima City in the manner you arrived and get evening recommendations from your neighbourhood guide.
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Itinerary
Cycle along rivers, through parks and neighborhoods as you explore this fascinating city
Explore the thought provoking and stimulating sites of the Peace Park and listen to your guide's sensitive commentary.
Arrive at the iconic and moving Cenotaph monument and take a moment to reflect before we move on with the tour
Visit this beautifully restored Hiroshima Castle and enter the world of feudal Japan! Explore the moats and grounds, grab a picture at the main tower, and discover the role of the castle in Hiroshima's historic and contemporary culture.
Ride the iconic Miyajima Ferry (fare included) to reach Miyajima and on to explore the sites of this beautiful island.
Explore Miyajima island with your guide navigating you through the streets. Admire the stunning orange buildings set against lush greenery, learn about the history of the island, and take breathtaking pictures in one of the most picturesque locations in the country.
Navigate through the monuments and landmarks surrounding the Itsukushima Shrine. Get in touch with the local wildlife, grab a few snaps and enjoy a local sit-down lunch at a nearby eatery.
After retracing your steps on the ferry and train, we will return to base by bike to pick up any luggage you have stored and get recommendations for your onward journey from your knowledgable local guide.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(206)
We had a blast with Hassan! He has a wealth of knowledge to share. We had very few questions and we ALWAYS have questions! We enjoyed the balance between biking, subway, ferry, and walking, especially on miyajima island. This is a physically challenging trip if you are not used to bicycling or used to being on your feet all day. Bring a back pack, umbrella, water, and snacks. Our included Lunch was okonomiyaki and was very delicious and filling. If you need more though, Miyajima has a ton of places for a quick bite or drink. Just speak up and Hassan will be happy to accomodate!
Aimee was our guide today and she was exceptional. Our tour was informative, fun and the bikes were great. Highly recommended you do this tour with Aimee as she showed an incredible amount of knowledge in regards to the history of Hiroshima and the island we visited. Food was great also and we had numerous tastings of local delicacies.
We had a brilliant day on the Hiroshima and Miyajima by Boat & Bike tour and were really lucky as it ended up being a private tour. We started out with our guide Dave, heading to the Memorial Park. He shared so much insight as we walked around what is such a beautiful and reflective place. Hearing about the impact on the city was genuinely heartbreaking, but it was done in a really thoughtful and respectful way. From there, we left our bikes at the station and took the train and ferry over to Miyajima Island, stopping for a delicious ramen lunch at the ferry port. We explored the shrine, got the classic photos with the famous gate, and then made our way back to Hiroshima to finish up at the castle. It’s definitely a long day, but it covers so much and is a great way to make the most of a short stay in Hiroshima without feeling rushed. Honestly, we couldn’t recommend it enough.
We did the full day (7-8 hours) tour with James. We only had 1 full day in Hiroshima and we’re happy we booked this biketour. Now we saw the most important things in Hiroshima and got a lot of information from James. We really enjoyed the tour. James gave us a lot of information along with some restaurant tips and tips for our further journey in Japan. He was really nice and helpfull. Would really recommend!
We had a fantastic tour exploring the history of Hiroshima and focusing on the atomic bomb. Awais was an incredible tour guide and we were amazed at his depth of knowledge and the way he organised the tour - definitely ask for him if you’re booking on. He was able to make adjustments based on what we’re interested in and picked a great place for lunch that we wouldn’t have found otherwise as it’s off the tourist route. Thank you Awais for a great last day in Japan - well worth it!
We had a super amazing tour guide Aimée!! She was such a nice woman and very fun to talk to☺️. We unfortunately had quite a weird man in the group that made me and my friend (being 2 19-year old girls travelling alone) quite uncomfortable with certain actions but Aimee spotted it also right away and made us very comfortable and was looking out for us the whole time and still made the tour very enjoyable nonetheless! She had such a fun way of talking and gave us lots of great information about the things on the island and about Hiroshima and what happened.I would definitely recommend😊.
We had such a great day. Our guide Melissa was absolutely lovely. It was great to get to know her, and her personal connection to Hiroshima made it extra special. She really brought the experience to life for us and had excellent knowledge of the history of Miyajima and the atomic bombing in Hiroshima. We really enjoyed our day and it will remain with us as a great memory Thankyou Melissa
Sage was amazing in her explaination
The trip is designed too long
Had a lot of fun with the family, our guide James was very insightful and knew all the good spots👍
