guntu cruise in Hiroshima, Japan
We all know that conquering the seas in a luxurious cruise liner is nothing short of sublime. Unless you’re prone to seasickness, nothing quite beats clinking glasses from the balcony of your stateroom, and leisurely laps around the upper decks’ swimming pools at sunset are to die for.
But, if you’re a seasoned cruise-goer who has been there and done that with conventional cruises, consider a stay aboard guntu ship the next time you’re touring Japan. Well, calling it a cruise is a bit of a misnomer; it’s basically a floating ryokan that sets off on luxurious 3- to 4-day voyages around the waters of Hiroshima. If you’ve got the moolah to splash, here’s everything you need to know about this posh, inn-like vessel.
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What is guntû cruise?
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The guntû is a cruise ship in Japan that operates in the waters surrounding the Setouchi region. Its voyages start in Onomichi city in Hiroshima, but unlike regular cruise liners, the ship takes on a house-like form that draws inspiration from traditional Japanese inns, also known as ryokans. There are only 19 cabins onboard the guntû, and each one can accommodate up to 2 guests.