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Hiroshima Museum of Art

Located in the lush green Central Park in the heart of Hiroshima City, this museum features a very substantial collection of modern European art, centered on French Impressionism. The biggest attraction is being able to appreciate masterpieces by masters such as Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, and Picasso slowly in a quiet environment. The building's design is also unique, with a sophisticated structure spreading around a circular main building inspired by the Atomic Bomb Dome. Established with the theme of "Love and Tranquility," the museum is filled with the power of art embedded with prayers for peace. It is a culturally...

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Onomichi Murder Mystery

Set in Onomichi, a town of slopes full of historical emotion, this is hands-on entertainment where you become a character in a story and solve the mystery of a case. By utilizing actual Onomichi townscapes and buildings as the stage, you can enjoy an immersive feeling where the game and reality link. Onomichi's unique intricate alleys, old temples, and retro vacant houses become the background of the story, allowing participants to rediscover the city's charm while making inferences. This experience, where you can enter deeply into the city as part of a story rather than just looking at tourist spots,...

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Joge-cho, Fuchu City (White-Walled Townscape)

A historic town that once flourished as a "Tenryo" (shogunate-controlled territory) and as a post town carrying silver from the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine to the Seto Inland Sea. White-walled storehouses and merchant houses line the main street, conveying former prosperity to the present. Especially, as the name "Joge" suggests, it is also a place where water divides between the Sea of Japan side and the Seto Inland Sea side at the watershed. You can feel the depth of Japanese history with every step through traditional architectural styles like "Namako-kabe" walls and the retro atmosphere of the "Okinaza" theater. It...

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Setouchi Hideaway Resort

This is a private-feeling accommodation quietly located on remote islands of the Seto Inland Sea, such as Momoshima in Onomichi City. In an environment completely isolated from the city hustle, the charm is the luxury of monopolizing the calm sea and multi-island beauty spreading before your eyes. Refined spaces where you can become one with nature, such as glamping styles or whole-villa rentals, are provided. You can spend a free and peaceful time enjoying sea kayaking, barbecues, or reading while listening to the sound of waves. This is a perfect sanctuary for seasoned international travelers seeking authentic relaxation, turning even...

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Orizuru Tower

Built right next to the Atomic Bomb Dome, this is a new landmark where you can experience Hiroshima's "past, present, and future." The top-floor observation deck, "Hiroshima Hill," is an open space with a wooden deck offering a panoramic view of the Peace Memorial Park and Hiroshima city. Inside the tower, the "Orizuru Wall" experience, where you fold paper cranes with prayers for peace and drop them into a giant glass wall, is popular. The sight of the dropped cranes piling up symbolizes the accumulation of prayers from people all over the world. A sophisticated cafe and a product hall...

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Kagura Train Rouge

This is an extremely unique tourist experience where you can rent out a streetcar (Hiroshima Electric Railway) running through the city of Hiroshima and appreciate the traditional performing art "Hiroshima Kagura" inside the car. "Train Rouge" means "Red Train" in French, and you can travel while enjoying meals and drinks in a sophisticated, high-class interior. The powerful dance of Kagura unfolding right before your eyes and the modern night view of Hiroshima flowing outside the window merge into a non-ordinary entertainment that can only be tasted here. It is a premium project strongly recommended for authentic-minded international tourists who want...

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Tobishima Kaido

Connecting the islands of the Aki-nada Isles with seven bridges, the "Tobishima Kaido" is an excellent cycling and driving course where you can feel the calm sea view of the Seto Inland Sea up close. Compared to the famous "Shimanami Kaido," it is quieter and characterized by traditional fishing village scenery and the leisurely flow of island time. The biggest highlight is the old townscape of the Mitarai district, which flourished as a port of call for ships waiting for favorable winds during the Edo period. Designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, walking through...

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Shobara City

Shobara City is located in the northeastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture and is a city where you can encounter the "original landscape of Japan" surrounded by rich mountains. At the Bihoku Hillside State Park, one of the largest in Japan, you can enjoy seasonal flowers and grand winter illuminations on its vast grounds. It is also packed with dynamic nature spots such as the legends of Mt. Hiba and the beautiful Taishakukyo Gorge, which boasts canyon beauty. Accommodation facilities that have renovated old folk houses are also substantial, and the "healing satoyama experience" spent gazing at the starry sky away...

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Mt. Hiba

Located in northern Hiroshima Prefecture, Mt. Hiba is a legendary mountain recorded in Japan's oldest history book, "Kojiki," as the burial place of the goddess Izanami-no-Mikoto, who created Japan. Near the summit, a pure forest of beech trees, a national natural monument, spreads out, and a mysterious atmosphere drifts about. The nature of the four seasons is beautiful, and especially in autumn, the entire mountain is enveloped in burning colors of red leaves. It also has a unique history that once caused a stir throughout Japan with sightings of the unidentified creature "Hibagon." It is a perfect power spot for...

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Hiroshima Prefecture

Located in the Chugoku region of Japan, Hiroshima Prefecture is one of Japan's leading tourist destinations, boasting two World Heritage sites: Itsukushima Shrine and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Facing the calm Seto Inland Sea, it is packed with diverse charms, including the scenic beauty of many islands, the historical atmosphere of Onomichi, Kure with its naval history, and Saijo with its rows of sake breweries. Gourmet food such as Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and fresh raw oysters also attract travelers from all over the world. Hiroshima, where you can experience prayers for peace, rich nature, and warm people, is an essential destination...

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Bizen Pottery Village

Centered on Imbe in Bizen City, this is the production center of Japan's oldest pottery boasting over 1,000 years of history. Walking through the town, red brick chimneys stand in line and smoke from craftsmen firing kilns with firewood drifts; it is truly a "living craft town." Bizen pottery, fired only by the power of earth and fire without using any glaze, is the pinnacle of "Beauty of Use" where flavor increases the more it's used. Pottery making experiences are possible in many workshops, allowing you to create your own unique work. It is a place where art and culture...

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Kojima, Kurashiki City

Located at the foot of the Seto Ohashi Bridge, Kojima is a sacred place where fashionistas from all over the world gather as the "Birthplace of Domestic Jeans." In the "Kojima Jeans Street" spreading through the old town, high-quality denim shops reflecting craftsman commitment line the streets, where you can experience world-class dyeing and processing techniques. On the other hand, beautiful marine landscapes are also an attraction, such as "Mt. Washuzan," which offers a panoramic view of the multi-island beauty of the Seto Inland Sea, and "Shimotsui," which retains remnants of a former fishing town. It is a very energetic...

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Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

The greatest highlight of Okayama sightseeing, this is a historical streetscape that flourished as a land under direct shogunate control (Tenryo) during the Edo period. White-walled storehouses and willow trees continue along the Kurashiki River, and you can enjoy mystical illuminated landscapes at night. Fashionable cafes and general stores renovated from old buildings line the streets, where tradition and modern perfectly harmonize. Spending time looking at the town from the water on the hand-prowed "Kurashiki River Boat Ride" is a special moment that makes you forget daily life. It is a place where Japanese aesthetics are condensed, yearned for by...

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Mimasaka Province

Mimasaka Province is a historical regional name referring to the current northeastern part of Okayama Prefecture. Prospering as a transportation hub since ancient times, its own culture and faith have been nurtured. Centered on the historic "Mimasaka Three Springs (Yunogo, Yubara, Okutsu)," medieval mountain castle ruins and old shrines and temples are scattered about, allowing you to feel multi-layered depths of history. Blessed with rich forests and clear streams, this region is a treasure trove of traditions deeply rooted in Japanese regional life, craftsmanship, and rich agricultural products. It is an ideal area for travelers who want to explore "Authentic...

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Hiruzen Kogen

Surrounded by 1,200m-class mountains, this is one of Western Japan's leading highland resorts. Jersey cattle graze in the vast pastures, and dairy products like fresh milk, rich soft-serve ice cream, and cheese are exquisite. Outdoor activities such as cycling, hiking, and camping are very plentiful, making it ideal for travelers who want to refresh actively away from the city. In recent years, new charms fusing modern art and nature have also been transmitted, such as the sustainable architecture "Kaze-no-Ha" designed by Kengo Kuma.

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Yubara Onsen

A hot spring area full of rustic charm, famous nationwide for its "Sunayu" located right under the huge Yubara Dam. The mixed-gender open-air bath, which uses the hot spring gushing directly from the riverbed, is popular with international tourists as one of Japan's best wild experiences where you can become one with nature. The surrounding hot spring town retains a traditional atmosphere, with the croaking of Kajika frogs and steam from the springs creating a comfortable space. Also known as a "hot spring for beautiful skin," it is a spot where you can enjoy the essence of Japanese hot spring...

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Mimasaka City

Located in northeastern Okayama Prefecture, Mimasaka City is a city of martial arts and healing, known for "Yunogo Onsen" with its 1,200-year history and as the birthplace of the master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. Peaceful Satoyama landscapes spread out, and in autumn, beautiful seas of clouds and foliage fascinate visitors. It also features "Okayama International Circuit," representing Japan, characterized by being able to enjoy both quiet traditional culture and exciting motor sports. It is an area perfect for travelers seeking hot springs to heal body and soul and a journey to touch the samurai spirit.

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Kurashiki City

Kurashiki City is a city where history and modern culture intersect, housing the "Bikan Historical Quarter," which retains Edo-period atmosphere, and "Kojima," Japan's largest jeans production area. It is full of spots for intellectual strolls, such as the beautiful scenery of white-walled storehouses along the canal and the Ohara Museum of Art, Japan's first private museum centered on Western art. Furthermore, for travelers seeking superb views overlooking the multi-island beauty of the Seto Inland Sea, fresh seafood, and high-quality "Made in Japan" denim, it is one of the most attractive destinations in Okayama Prefecture.

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Takahashi River

The largest river in western Okayama, it is a mother river that has nurtured the region's history, industry, and beautiful natural landscapes. From dynamic canyon beauty and limestone caves upstream to castle towns in the middle and heavy industrial areas downstream, diverse Japanese scenes are condensed along the river. Cycling or driving along the river is ideal for enjoying the ever-changing scenery. The delicious rice, local sake, and river fish dishes like sweetfish (ayu) nurtured by this clear stream are exceptional. It is a vast corridor where you can simultaneously feel the traditional lifestyle and culture that developed with the...

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Nohgakudo Hall tenjin9

A unique hall located in the center of Okayama City that fuses the world of traditional "Noh" with modern architecture. While equipped with an authentic Noh stage, it is utilized as a multi-purpose cultural transmission site for classical music and modern art performances. The sophisticated space where the warmth of wood is felt is accessible even for international tourists touching Japanese traditional performing arts for the first time, and its charm lies in being able to enjoy art closely while maintaining high prestige. It is a creative spot where you can experience how traditional Japanese culture is breathing in the...

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Okayama City

Okayama City, the prefectural capital of Okayama, is a base for the "Land of Sunshine" where history, culture, and modern urban functions are in harmony. It features historical landmarks such as "Okayama Korakuen," one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens, and the jet-black "Okayama Castle," as well as sophisticated art museums and shopping areas. It is also world-famous as a "City of Fruit" where you can taste the highest quality peaches and grapes. As a Shinkansen stop, it has excellent access to the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, Shikoku, and the San'in region. It is an ideal city as...

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Bizen-no-Kuni Sojagū Shrine

A shrine that has played an important role since ancient times as a "Soja," collectively enshrining many gods within Bizen Province. It is said that by worshipping here, one can obtain the same divine merit as visiting all the shrines in the Bizen region, and many people have visited since ancient times. The elegant shrine buildings conveying Heian-period styles and the grounds with a solemn air allow you to feel the weight of Japanese history. In recent years, red seals (goshuin) produced in collaboration with artists have also become a topic, making it an interesting place where you can touch...

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Hyakken-gawa Seseragi Hiroba

An open waterside park spreading along the Hyakken River flowing through Okayama City. It has a history as a large-scale flood control facility built by the famous strategist Tsuda Nagatada of the Okayama Clan during the Edo period, and is currently cherished as a strolling path and plaza where people can interact with rich nature. Ideal for walking, jogging, and picnicking while listening to the sound of the clear river, it allows you to feel the peaceful daily life of Okayama. Flowers bloom in full bloom along the banks in spring, a healing spot where you can simultaneously experience a...

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Sodo-zakura Cherry Blossoms

An extremely rare cherry blossom variety blooming in the grounds of Myohon-ji Temple in Kita-ku, Okayama City. Characterized by "double-flowering" where many petals are attached to one flower and the center looks like an even smaller flower, it is designated as a National Natural Monument. A sad but beautiful legend remains for this cherry tree that a priest once loved it, and it has been carefully protected by local people. During the flowering period, a gorgeous and mystical landscape spreads out as if light crimson clouds are floating, perfect for travelers who want to touch the delicate beauty of Japan's...

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