Hiroshima Castle sightseeing boat now in operation!

In October 2025, a sightseeing boat tour around the moat of Hiroshima Castle began operating.
Only available on weekends and holidays*, this 20-minute moat tour allows you to experience the history of Hiroshima Castle and the scenery of each season.

*Furthermore, there are weekday flights on football stadium match days, during spring break, etc.
Please check our website for details.

On the Hiroshima Castle sightseeing boat, you can enjoy Hiroshima Castle from a new perspective that is different from seeing it from land.
The castle tower is impressive when viewed from the water, and you can feel the grandeur of Hiroshima Castle even more than usual.
If you're lucky, you might even come across a family of carp or ducks in the moat.
On board, audio guides in Japanese and English introduce the history and highlights of Hiroshima Castle.
Enjoy the beauty and history of Hiroshima Castle at your leisure.

The stone walls of Hiroshima Castle remain from when the castle was built over 400 years ago.
One of the attractions of the sightseeing boat is the opportunity to see these historically valuable stone walls up close.
There are over 200 carvings found on the stone walls of Hiroshima Castle,
Some of them cannot be seen from the ground.
One way to enjoy the island is to look for the markings from a sightseeing boat.

Boat tickets can be purchased online.
If the capacity of each cruise is reached, you will not be able to board, so we recommend making a reservation in advance.
If there are seats available, you can also make a reservation on the day of the event (cashless payment available).

The reception and boarding area is located along the moat on the west side of Hiroshima Castle.
It is located at the north end of the pedestrian deck leading from Hiroshima Castle to the soccer stadium. Look for the blue sign.