Premium Guided Boat Tour Around Stunning Hiroshima Castle　

【Outline】

Tour the treasured sights of the beautiful Hiroshima Castle and enjoy the view from our ship. Discover the fascinating architecture while traveling through the canals of the truly grand and magnificent Hiroshima Castle. The ultimate Japanese style ship, sometimes called a 'Wasen', is a spectacular vantage point from which to enjoy the passing scenery of the historic Hiroshima Castle. The original castle keep and several other structures were completely destroyed in the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, but were renovated at the request of local residents. You can witness Japan's beauty through the carps that swim in the moats, the mystical scent of iconic cherry blossoms in the spring, and the autumn colors in the fall. 

【Highlights】

• View historical Hiroshima Castle while traveling through the castle canals.
• Experience the thrill of feeding the carps that pass by the ship.
• Take a commemorative photo with a backdrop of Hiroshima Castle.
• Enjoy a guided tour of Hiroshima Castle.

【Schedule】 

Assembly → Board the ship → Sightseeing → Carp feeding (before or after boarding)→ Photo time → End

【Details】

Built over a course of 10 years, Hiroshima Castle is a historical monument that was established in 1589 by a feudal lord during Japan's Sengoku (Warring States) period. Although the original castle keep and several other structures were completely destroyed during the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in World War II, you can still feel the sense of time and history from the stone walls and waterways surrounding the castle.  

 The castle keep was rebuilt at the request of local residents and was renovated using traditional methods to reproduce the original structure. In this plan, you can relax and sign up for a guided cruise around Hiroshima Castle on a wooden ship called a "wasen". With guided sightseeing, this plan will take you as far as the beautiful castle keep where you will discover essential areas that are difficult to view from land. Learn the secrets associated with the history and heritage of Japan hidden in the stone walls. You are invited to find charm and enchantment in these details while listening to the explanation by a guide.

 You may find that the surrounding scenery changes with the season. In spring, you may travel as the nation turns a beautiful shade of pink with cherry blossoms in full bloom, and humble displays of lush autumn leaves in fall. The castle keep, home to around 50-60 carps, is named 'Carp Castle' for its many carps that swim in the moat. Characterised by the extraordinary variety of Japanese carps and unspoiled nature, you will have the opportunity to feel the richness of the four seasons in Japan.

 Inside the castle, there will be numerous opportunities to wear traditional armors like "yoroi" (armor) and "kabuto" (helmet). Immerse yourself in ancient Japanese culture and experience what life was like during the Sengoku period of Japan.

【Things to note】

• Time：35 minutes (on every Sat. and Sun.)
  *Please ask if you want a weekday ship.

• Meeting point：Sightseeing boat ticket counter

• Access：

【From Hiroshima Station】
・On foot:
Approximately 25 minutes
(Hiroshima Station front - Sakae Bridge ~ Shukkeien front · Prefectural Art Museum front ~ back gate ~ Hiroshima Castle tower)
・Bus:
Hiroshima Station front South Exit Bus Stop, B Home 7, 8, 9 Bus Stop
Approximately 7 minutes by bus from Godochoshazen Bus Stop
Alight at the Godochoshazen bus stop, approximately 8 minutes on foot to the north west

【From Hiroshima Memorial Peace Park】
・About 15 minutes walk

【From Orizuru Tower】
・About 10 minutes walk

• Language support：Japanese、English

• Included ：Disability insurance

• Free Wi-Fi ：〇

• Toilet：〇 (There is a western style toilet in front of the ticket counter)
  
• Other things to note：Tour time schedule may be changed due to the weather and season.
  

【Cancellation policy】 

7 to 4 days before the tour date 40% of the tour price

3 to 2 days before the tour date 60% of the tour price

The day before the tour date, on the day of the tour 100% of the tour price

※Right after the online settlement is made, a cancellation fee of 10% will be incurred in case of cancellation.

※The cancellation fee includes handling charges.