Hiroshima, Japan

Hiroshima Castle & Shukkei-en Garden

Tour the Hiroshima Castle and Exquisite “Shrunken Scenery” Gardens Experience the beauty and tranquility of an Edo period castle and garden in Hiroshima. Tour Hiroshima Castle, a flatlands fortress built by a powerful samurai clan in the late 16th century. The castle's five-story main keep was damaged by the atomic bomb at the end of World War II. It was reconstructed in 1958, and today houses a shrine, ruins and a section of defensive fortifications. Later, visit Shukkei-en garden, which translates to “shrunken scenery garden.” Modeled after a beautiful landscape in Xihu, China, the gardens date back to 1620 and are full of charming miniature forests, valleys and mountain landscapes. Take a leisurely stroll along its winding garden paths and around the central pond, which is surrounded by several quaint tea houses. Afterward, drive by the Peace Memorial Park, a symbol of Japan’s desire for peace, before returning to your ship. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking o