Hiroshima

With six rivers and a bay leading out to the Seto Inland Sea, Hiroshima prefecture offers ample opportunities for charming and relaxing boat trips where you can see the sights while drifting along on the water. With summer on the doorstep, it’s the perfect time to plan a cruise. You can find trips ranging from less than 30 minutes to 3-4 hours on a range of vessels, some equipped with tour guides. Here’s a selection of what’s available to whet your appetite. Hiroshima River Boat Cruise For a simple, quick and affordable trip around Hiroshima city’s main tourist attractions, a river cruise is the best option. You can get a real feel for the city in less than an hour. Hiroshima Water Taxi serves up three different course options in small open-top or closed-top boats that seat up to 15 people. Course A along the Motoyashu and Honkawa rivers is an ideal introductory boat ride taking you past the A-Bomb dome and Central Park in 25 minutes. Course B includes Peace Park and the beautiful Shukkein Gardens and can be done as a round trip. Course C takes you out of Hiroshima Bay and out to some of the islands…