Hiroshima is also called as the City of Water. Enjoy the river while feeling the nature in the historic area. [Water bikes, SUISUI]

Did you know that Hiroshima is also called as the City of Water?

The well-known Atomic Bomb Dome is also located in the river delta.

Six rivers flow through the city, and streetcars across many bridges as they run around between west and east.

Since the time Hiroshima was grown as a city, the lives of the people in the area have been with the river.

Therefore, we would like everyone, who visits Hiroshima for sightseeing, to get more familiar to Hiroshima by enjoying through the river that is inseparable to us.

Here is one of the best ways to do so.

Please try "Water Bikes, SUISUI".

This water bike is not motorized; you move it forward by pedaling.

The plan includes a river cruise of about 20 minutes.

Enjoy a river cruise from Peace Memorial Park to the place where SUISUI is located first, then start water-biking.

You can see people relaxing on the shore, or you can see beautiful cherry blossoms stand along the river, depending on the season.

You may find the fish swimming in the river.

With the sound of the water, fully enjoy water-biking for 25 minutes. You might meet jumping fish or swimming rays by chance!?

Reservation:

Hiroshima River Cruise

Email：riversea@galaxy.ocn.ne.jp

+81-82-258-3188

Meeting point:

Motoyasu pier (Peace Park pier)

Notes:

Please make a reservation in a volume of 2-4 people, 3 days in advance.

The service cancellation or location change may be caused due to the weather condition and tide level.

Terms of ride:

-Minimum height: 140 cm/ 55.2”

-Maximum weight: 90 kg/ 198lb

-Age:10 and above (*Elementary school students are only allowed to ride the two-seater bicycles with a parent)

-The additional charge added every 10 minutes after the allotted time.

-The insurance coverage is limited to the usage that follow the safety guidance.

- In case of the accident with a third party while riding, please report it to the operator immediately.

Please give your signature on your understanding the terms of conditions before the riding.

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