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Hiroshima Country Cycling: Explore Rural Life 1 HR from City

By Japanspire
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 642 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Cycle through Hiroshima’s rural countryside on comfortable e-bikes
  • Discover everyday life in traditional farming communities
  • Hear stories of agriculture and seasonal traditions from a local guide
  • Connect with local farmers and residents (subject to availability)
  • Easy round-trip access from Hiroshima by highway bus (JR Pass accepted)

Activity location

    • Kitahiroshima
    • Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 2310 Shinjō, Kitahiroshima, Yamagata District, Hiroshima 731-2103, Japan | Take the JR highway bus from Hiroshima to Oasa. Depart from Hiroshima Station at 9:00 AM or Hiroshima Bus Center at 9:15 AM. Arrive at Oasa Interchange at 10:14, where our guide will meet you. The return bus departs Oasa Interchange at 3:44 PM, arriving at Hiroshima Bus Center at 4:43 PM and Hiroshima Station at 4:58 PM. The guide will escort you back to the Oasa Interchange for your return journey.
    • Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

Check availability

Herb Garden Lunch
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Savor a farm-to-table meal at a tranquil herb garden, crafted with freshly picked herbs and seasonal vegetables. Vegan and gluten-free options are available upon advance reservation, promising a serene dining experience amid nature's aromas.

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
RM 641.83 x 1 AdultRM 641.83
Total
Price is RM 641.83
Until Thu, 19 Mar
Sushi Roll Making
  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Make sushi in a charming farmhouse setting! Craft rolls with fresh ingredients while learning traditional techniques in a cozy countryside atmosphere. Perfect for all skill levels, this hands-on activity blends culinary fun with cultural immersion.

Starting time: 10:00
Price details
RM 641.83 x 1 AdultRM 641.83
Total
Price is RM 641.83
Until Thu, 19 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Use of bicycle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Helmet
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide fee
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Accident insurance coverage
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Multiple water refill stations along the route (Please bring your own water bottle.)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch: at the herb garden (1,000–1,300 JPY per person) and sushi-making (3,000 JPY per person)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Highway bus fare between Hiroshima and Oasa is ¥3,560 for a round trip, but it is free for JR Pass holders.

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Intoxication
  • Not suitable for: People over 243 lbs (110 kg), People under 4 ft 6 in (140 cm), People who can't ride a bike, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

Explore a quieter side of Hiroshima on a guided e-bike ride through rural communities rarely visited by travelers. Led by a local guide, this experience offers insight into everyday life in the countryside and the traditions that shape it. Ride past rice fields, family farms, and traditional homes, with time to pause, observe, and ask questions along the way.

Guests are invited to share their interests in advance, and when possible, visits with local residents—such as farmers, craftspeople, or other community members—may be arranged depending on availability, offering a more personal glimpse into life beyond the city.

Timeframe: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Travel Method: Highway bus from Hiroshima City

Morning Departure: Hiroshima Station Bus Stop #3 at 9:00 AM (ground level near the Tourist Information & Bus Ticket Office) or Hiroshima Bus Center Bus Stop #9 at 9:15 AM (3rd floor of the Sogo building).

Arrival: Oasa IC at 10:14 AM, where your guide will greet you. The bus ride is straightforward and easy to navigate, even for first-time visitors.

Afternoon Return: Departs Oasa IC at 3:44 PM, arriving at Hiroshima Bus Center at 4:43 PM and Hiroshima Station at 4:58 PM.

JR Pass holders can ride the JR Bus round-trip at no additional cost.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kitahiroshima
    • Kitahiroshima, Hokkaido, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 2310 Shinjō, Kitahiroshima, Yamagata District, Hiroshima 731-2103, Japan | Take the JR highway bus from Hiroshima to Oasa. Depart from Hiroshima Station at 9:00 AM or Hiroshima Bus Center at 9:15 AM. Arrive at Oasa Interchange at 10:14, where our guide will meet you. The return bus departs Oasa Interchange at 3:44 PM, arriving at Hiroshima Bus Center at 4:43 PM and Hiroshima Station at 4:58 PM. The guide will escort you back to the Oasa Interchange for your return journey.
    • Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 2310 Shinjō, Kitahiroshima, Yamagata District, Hiroshima 731-2103, Japan | Take the JR highway bus from Hiroshima to Oasa. Depart from Hiroshima Station at 9:00 AM or Hiroshima Bus Center at 9:15 AM. Arrive at Oasa Interchange at 10:14, where our guide will meet you. The return bus departs Oasa Interchange at 3:44 PM, arriving at Hiroshima Bus Center at 4:43 PM and Hiroshima Station at 4:58 PM. The guide will escort you back to the Oasa Interchange for your return journey.
    • Kitahiroshima, Hiroshima, Japan