Top Hiroshima Water Tours

This tour is the ideal way to make the most of your time in Hiroshima. Save time reading guidebooks, and instead, benefit from having a full itinerary planned out for you. Visit the beautiful island of Miyajima to see its beautiful floating Itsukushima Shrine and the Buddhist Daisho-in Temple. The itinerary also features the impressive Hiroshima Castle, and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.

Enjoy exploring Hiroshima known as the water city on SUP. Travelling through rivers and imagine what the city has been through and think about the peace. Experience the landscape with its remains of the city's prosperity as a water city, and the rebuilding of Hiroshima since the war from your own view while on board the SUP. This is a special experience that can only be had in the city of Hiroshima, where you can do more than just enjoy the scenery on a SUP. Hiroshima has the highest number of gangi (stairs to get down to the river) in Japan, making it the perfect environment for SUP. You can enjoy SUP with a full-fledged lecture by instructor Mr. Ryuji Nishikawa. The view of the A-bomb Dome from the river will make you feel even more committed to peace. Why don’t you have the SUP experience in Hiroshima as you don’t go outside the city for such an extraordinary experience?

【OUTLINE】 ○ 1-hour course Take a cruise around Chigirishima Island which used to house factories all over the island during wartime and was mistaken for a battleship and Ōkunoshima which is known as a Rabbit Island. The tour takes you around a dynamic island shaped like a warship. This is the only place in Japan where the nature of the Seto Inland Sea creates such unique scenery. ○ 3-hour course Take a cruise around Battleship Island and get off at Okunoshima (Rabbit Island) to play with the rabbits. You will see the scenic Okunoshima Lighthouse from the boat. Land on an island inhabited by more than 700 wild rabbits. There are rabbits all over the island and you can interact with them up close. You will be soothed by the adorable rabbits.

【OUTLINE】 This package will provide the rich cultural experience of visiting and observing spiritual practices at the seven shrines (nanaura meguri) of Miyajima on a private cruise. With this package, you will be able to view the entirety of Miyajima and the Itsukushima Shrine from the sea, which would not be possible on a regular tour. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 The mystical “nanaura meguri,” a visit to each of the seven shrines at the Itsukushima Shrine World Heritage Site will entrance you. You will be able to take pictures in front of the “floating” shrine gate (torii) of Miyajima while at sea. The cruise will be aboard the yacht Sense 50 by BENETEAU (France). The yacht will provide a private, luxury space where you may travel undisturbed with only yourselves, a guide-interpreter, and ship’s crew. This package may be customized to your needs and desires, which is not possible for a normal cruise liner.

Visit the World Heritage Sites of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima and Hiroshima's Atomic Bomb Dome on this leisurely tour. Look forward to seeing wild deer in the untouched abundant nature of Miyajima. Enjoy a direct ferry from Miyajima to Hiroshima Atomic bomb dome. If the World Heritage Route Cruise is suspended due to weather Change to a regular ferry. In that case, the guide will refund the difference of 2,000 yen.

Spend half a day exploring beautiful Miyajima Island while learning all about its cultural and historic significance from your private guide. Reach the island on the ferry and enjoy the views of red-gated Itsukushima Shrine as you approach land. Visit the beloved shrine, and you can choose to visit other attractions on the island according to your interests.

Meet a Hiroshima local to discover the city through their eyes rather than a sightseeing itinerary. After hearing your wishes via phone or app, your Hiroshima local will craft a private walking tour around your interests or their favorite areas. Cue a walk that brings Hiroshima to life through a local’s perspective: with cultural insight, pointers on sights, transport, and food; and conversations that help immerse you in the city.

Explore the highlights of Hiroshima and Miyajima the easy way on a private full-day tour with a guide. You’ll learn all about Hiroshima’s dark history and prosperous present at sites like the Peace Park and A-Bomb Dome. Travel by public transport (as the locals do) to nearby Miyajima Island, a naturally and culturally beautiful spot with its own fascinating history. The tour can be customized to suit your needs.

This is an excellent choice for first-time visitors to Hiroshima. Get your bearings of the city, learn about its history, and discover backstreet areas that only locals know about. You won’t have to worry if you’re not an experienced cyclist, as the route is 90% flat. The tour will help you cover more ground than a walking tour and see many top sights in a day, such as the Peace Park, Gokoku Shrine, Shukkei-en Japanese Garden, and the Memorial Cathedral for World Peace.

We love Hiroshima, and we want to share that love by taking you deeper into real life here! On our nighttime frolic through central Hiroshima, we have two imperatives: Show you the way locals enjoy a night on the town, and feed you well! We'll also ply you with a few drinks, if you're interested. Everything is included on our tour (gratuities too!), so no need to worry about spending a single, shiny yen while in our company. Fresh seafood, tempura, slow cooked foods, grilled items, and so much more await you. And if you've got eating restrictions, that's cool too -- just let us know. Best of all, after our tour, you won't just have a happy tummy, but also a keen understanding about the modern day culture of our lovely city. Please join us on this very delicious, nighttime adventure. We're giddy just thinking about your arrival! :)

Bicycle around Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and beyond with a guide born and raised in Hiroshima to lead the way. In addition to the Atomic Bomb Dome, you’ll ride to the Cenotaph, Children's Peace Monument, and the Peace Bell at the UNESCO World Heritage site. Numbers are limited to 10 for a small-group experience and you’ll discover things you wouldn’t know only by visiting the Peace Museum.

If you have a short time in Hiroshima and want to make the most of it, a comprehensive tour is the way to go. Visit Hiroshima’s most iconic sights by private car; don’t waste time waiting or navigating. From Miyajima’s floating vermilion tori gate to the Peace Memorial Park, you will get a thorough picture of this historic city before return to your hotel.

Get a local's perspective on Hiroshima's surprisingly lively nightlife on this bar-hopping tour. Stroll through the streets with a guide and dip in and out of local "izakayas" and other bars and enjoy drinks and conversation.

【OUTLINE】 Join the captain who knows the islands of Setouchi inside out to Rabbit Island, Okunoshima not mentioned in the guidebook. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・A breathtaking ocean route from Okunoshima to Omishima while enjoying the beauty of the islands. ・Mesmerized by the paradise of more than 700 wild rabbits. ・Arrive on a mysterious lake, Odaimojima not introduced by the guidebook.

Get outside and enjoy the rare experience of seeing oyster harvesting up close. This fascinating tour takes you through multiple stages—sailing out on a work boat, seeing oyster rafts, and watching how oysters are unloaded and shucked at Shimada Suisan’s oyster factory too. As well as oysters, this tour has the added benefit of getting close to Itsukushima Shrine and accessing stunning photo opportunities from the sea.

【OUTLINE】 You will be chartering a yacht to cruise privately around Miyajima for sightseeing. The mystical scenery of Itsukushima Shrine’s “floating” gate will fill you with awe. Cruise duration will be approximately three hours round trip, making it perfect for those who wish to enjoy a leisurely outing. Enjoy spectacular views of small islands in complete harmony with nature. The yacht is the Sense 50 by BENETEAU (France) which features a living room and bedroom, allowing you to spend time relaxing with your family or friends. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 The cruise will be aboard the yacht Sense 50 by BENETEAU (France). Cruise to the Itsukushima Shrine World Heritage Site on Miyajima, and a guide-interpreter will guide you on a tour of Miyajima. Completely private chartered cruise (with crew). Comes with one complimentary non-alcoholic drink per person. A guide-interpreter can be added as an option (eight languages are supported).

Get access to the spectacular UNESCO World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine by sea on this peaceful Oyster Raft Tour. Save time researching and planning how to get to Itsukushima Shrine, and instead hop aboard an oyster raft for a quick and convenient excursion. Enjoy the company of oyster fisherman, who will educate you about how they cultivate oysters, and take you directly to the shrine.

【OUTLINE】 While enjoying the beauty of "Setouchi", we will take a walk along the small island inhabited by less than 10 islanders and guide you through its marvelous art works. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Traverse through the Setouchi Inland Islands to find Modern Japanese Art Exhibitions. ・Visit an island with a population of less than 10 people. ・Experience Momo Island’s budding Art Revival and gaze at the beauty of the picturesque landscape from the Shimanami Kaido Bay.

Miyajima (official name Itsukushima) is the home to the World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine. Have dinner while cruising slowly on the raft-shaped boat HANAIKADA through the very calm Ono Seto Sea, surrounded by Miyajima and Ono. Enjoy a luxurious and special time as if you have the beauty of the calm Seto Inland Sea all to yourself. This is a cruise tour on the special raft-type ship HANAIKADA on Ono Seto Sea, where oyster rafts float on the water. Enjoy the fantastic and beautiful scenery of the World Heritage Site Miyajima, also known as "God's Island," all to yourself from the sea! With little difference in elevation from the sea surface, HANAIKADA allows you to relax and feel the Seto Inland Sea on the spot. The sight of oyster rafts floating in the sea is a special scene that can only be seen here. Enjoy meals made with seasonal ingredients.

The small island of Okunoshima has gained the nickname of “Rabbit Island” because of its many wild rabbits that roam freely on the island. Avoid the hassle of figuring out how to get to the island, and enjoy a stress-free tour with a transfer from Hiroshima included. Go to the visitor center, learn about the island’s history, go to the Poison Gas Museum, and have plenty of time to see the rabbits.

Miyajima (official name Itsukushima) is the home to the World Heritage Site of Itsukushima Shrine. Have lunch while cruising slowly on the raft-shaped boat HANAIKADA through the very calm Ono Seto Sea, surrounded by Miyajima and Ono. Enjoy a luxurious and special time as if you have the beauty of the calm Seto Inland Sea all to yourself. This is a cruise tour on the special raft-type ship HANAIKADA on Ono Seto Sea, where oyster rafts float on the water. Enjoy the fantastic and beautiful scenery of the World Heritage Site Miyajima, also known as "God's Island," all to yourself from the sea! With little difference in elevation from the sea surface, HANAIKADA allows you to relax and feel the Seto Inland Sea on the spot. The sight of oyster rafts floating in the sea is a special scene that can only be seen here. Enjoy meals made with seasonal ingredients.

【OUTLINE】 The captain of the boat who is familiar with the Setouchi area will make sure that you will experience the best cruise! There is no doubt that you will fully enjoy the charm of Setouchi.　

【OUTLINE】 Take a cruise from Hiroshima city to Omishima, which is the center point of the Shimanami Kaido. Enjoy the beautiful islands of the Seto Inland Sea on an environmentally friendly wind-powered yacht. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・From Hiroshima city to Omishima all at once (center of Shimanami Kaido) ・Luxury plan including an overnight stay on a yacht ・Enter one of the challenging stretches of Setouchi, Ondo-no-Seto ・Wander into Mitarai district in Osaki Shimojima, where traditional architecture envelopes the town.

【OUTLINE】 The plan includes cruising around numerous beautiful islands in the Seto Inland Sea and bathing in an open-air hot spring (Onsen) of a hotel on a remote island from where a superb view of the Seto Inland Sea can be seen.    ・Duration time : 3 hours (cruising 1 hour, meal and bathing 2 hours)  　 ・Charter fee : 41,857 yen (tax excluded) ・Meal · bathing cost : 5,166 yen/person (tax excluded)