Hiroshima Castle & Shukkeien Garden Guided Walking Tour
ID: GYG1547059-2356428
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore Hiroshima Castle and the Shukkeien Garden with a local guide, uncovering the stories behind historic walls, bridges, islands, and tranquil views.
Slow down and discover a calmer side of Hiroshima on a guided walk from Hiroshima Station. Travel with a local guide to Hiroshima Castle, also known as the Carp Castle, and explore the moat and old stone walls from the outside. Learn how the castle town developed into the city of today and hear about the events of 1945. The main tower is currently closed to visitors, but its exterior and surviving surroundings still reveal the site’s history.
Continue on foot to Shukkeien, a villa garden created in 1620 for the Asano family. Its carefully designed pond landscape brings together miniature mountains, valleys, lakes, bridges, islands, and tea pavilions in one walkable setting. Your guide reveals the meanings woven into these details, helping you see the garden as its creators intended.
Damaged in 1945 and restored over the following decades, Shukkeien is now a peaceful retreat and a rewarding photo stop throughout the year. Enjoy seasonal cherry blossoms, summer greenery, or autumn leaves as you walk, listen, and take in the scenery. Admission tickets to Shukkeien Garden are included.
Highlights
- Walk Hiroshima Castle’s moat and historic stone walls
- Visit to Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine
- Discover Shukkeien’s bridges, islands, and pavilions/ Poto Preview of Guided Map
- Visit to the Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
- Admissions are fully paid, so you can simply walk, listen and enjoy.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The main tower of Hiroshima Castle is currently closed to visitors; instead, your guide brings the castle to life from the outside. Walk along the moat and the stone walls, wander the surrounding grounds, and hear how this castle gave birth to the city, was destroyed in 1945, and became a symbol of Hiroshima’s recovery. Its history is told where it happened
In front of the Shinkansen Ticket Machines
INCLUDED
- Friendly local guide who lives in Hiroshima, with stories you won’t find in a guidebook
- Paid admission tickets to Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien Garden
- Small group, so you can ask questions and hear your guide clearly
- Meeting at Hiroshima Station, so there is no need to find a meeting point
- Insider tips on the best photo spots, plus local food and café recommendations nearby
- A bottle of lemon grass tea and free photos of you in the garden, taken by your guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Return to the station
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
