Peaceful SUP Experience on Hiroshima's Serene Rivers
Contemplating Peace at 'Water Front City Hiroshima'
This tour takes you down the rivers flowing through the city of Hiroshima towards the UNESCO World Heritage site, the Atomic Bomb Dome, covering a round trip of 3 km.
Hiroshima City is characterized by six rivers that have played a significant role in its development due to its topography. In the past, the upper reaches of these rivers were bustling with charcoal iron manufacturing, and transporting iron materials to places like Osaka was an essential function of these rivers.
However, everything changed drastically on August 6, 1945, when the world's first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. Many lives were lost in the rivers, creating a distance between the people of Hiroshima and the rivers.
Through this tour, feel the peace of present-day Hiroshima and enjoy the landscape that connects to the future by riding on SUP.
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Peaceful SUP Experience on Hiroshima's Serene Rivers
What's included in Peaceful SUP Experience on Hiroshima's Serene Rivers
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The meeting time for this plan will be set by the organizers based on the river's tidal level and the season, and we will contact you before the final reservation confirmation. Please note that the meeting time at the time of booking (8:30) may vary (8:30 to 16:00), so please be aware of this. [00:00] Meeting, changing, and preparation - MAGICISLAND - [00:30] On land, there will be SUP lectures, paddle stretches, and warm-up exercises. - The large gangi of camphor tree - [01:00] Use the gangi to descend to the river, we'll float the SUPs and depart. - Honkawa River -
[02:00] Land at Peace Memorial Park, where an English guide will lead the way. - Peace Memorial Park - [02:30] Start the return SUP journey. - Honkawa River -
[03:00] Arrival, cleanup, and changing - The large gangi of camphor tree - [03:30] End - MAGICISLAND -
Inclusions
- Wetsuit Rental (only during cold weather)
- Instruction
- SUP Board Rental
- Guide fee (English or Japanese)
- Drink
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Language support：Japanese, English
- Participation requirements：Over 10 years old
- Weight: Participants should be under 110kg.
- Participation is not allowed for individuals who have consumed alcohol on the day of the activity.
- Participation is recommended for those with swimming experience.
- Clothes：Comfortable and water-friendly attire, hat, sunglasses, sandals
- (ex) Summer: Rash guard, board shorts, leggings, etc.
- (ex) Winter: Wetsuit (free rental available)
- Luggage storage is available.
- Free WI-FI：No
- Toilet：Yes (Western-style)
- The actual experience time will be determined by the organizer to coincide with the high tide time, due to the influence of river tides. The start time may be subject to change. Detailed times will be communicated to customers before finalizing the reservation.
- The experience may be canceled on the day depending on the weather. In such cases, we will notify you by email by 3:00 PM the day before. In the event of a cancellation determined by the organizer in advance, a full refund will be issued. (The experience will proceed in light rain conditions.)
- During the experience, the instructor may interrupt or modify parts of the tour based on safety assessments.
- Before the experience, please sign a consent form regarding precautions, and during the experience, always follow the guide's instructions.
- Please understand that there is a risk of injury in the natural environment, and consider purchasing insurance yourself.
- There is a possibility of getting wet and falling into the river during the experience. (Showers and changing rooms are available.)
- Please ensure waterproof protection for your smartphone.
- Guides may take promotional photos during the experience. If this is a concern, please notify us before the tour begins.
- Depending on the situation, the end time of the experience may vary.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting point： MAGICISLAND Access： Take the train from JR Hiroshima Station (about 5 minutes, 150 yen) → Get off at JR Yokogawa Station → Walk for approximately 10 minutes → Arrive at the meeting place. The white building with a blue-painted entrance on the first floor is MAGICISLAND.
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Ticket Redemption
The [START TIME] (8:30) indicated on the voucher is the time at the time of reservation. The actual [START TIME] is the time communicated in the message before the reservation is confirmed because it is set by the organizer according to the high tide time due to the tidal effect of the river.
