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Mt. Kurotaki

Mt. Kurotaki in Takehara City is a famous mountain known for its magnificent views despite its relatively low altitude of 266 meters. Stone Buddhas are scattered along the hiking trail, allowing you to walk while feeling history and faith. Standing at the rocky summit, you can enjoy a spectacular view where the town of Tadanoumi and islands of the Seto Inland Sea, including "Okunoshima," spread out like a miniature garden below. On clear days, you can see as far as the Shikoku mountains, and the sense of openness is exceptional. Because it can be climbed easily in a short time,...

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Takehara City

Takehara City, known as the "Little Kyoto of Aki," is a town full of historical emotion with rows of wealthy merchant residences that flourished through salt production and sake brewing during the Edo period. The townscape, designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, possesses a silence and beauty as if time has stopped, and is loved as a setting for movies and animations. True to its name "Takehara" (Bamboo Field), bamboo crafts are flourishing, and bamboo designs can be seen throughout the town. Located on the coast, it is also the gateway to Okunoshima, famous...

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Yamato Museum

The Yamato Museum in Kure City conveys the history of Kure, which flourished as the top naval port in the East and built the battleship "Yamato," as well as its shipbuilding and steelmaking technology. Inside, a 1/10 scale model of the battleship "Yamato," stretching 26.3 meters, is displayed, and its precision and scale are overwhelmingly powerful. Real materials such as a Zero fighter and the human torpedo "Kaiten" are also exhibited, making visitors think deeply about the tragedy of war and the preciousness of peace. Simultaneously, you can learn how the advanced technology cultivated in Kure contributed to Japan's post-war...

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Irifuneyama Memorial Museum

Irifuneyama Memorial Museum in Kure City is a museum that conveys the history of Kure as a naval port city, centered on the former Kure Naval District Commander-in-Chief's Official Residence. The residence, a National Important Cultural Property, features a beautiful harmony of a Western-style wing with luxurious "Kinkarakawashi" (gold-embossed paper) walls and a calm Japanese-style wing. The designs and furniture, concentrating the highest technology of the time, tell the story of Japan's modernization and its brilliant culture. Within the grounds, there is also a local museum and a "Hill with a View of History," allowing you to deeply learn about...

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Yoshiwa Observatory

Yoshiwa Observatory, located in the Yoshiwa highland district in northern Hatsukaichi City, is a spot where you can overlook the majestic mountain ranges of the West Chugoku Mountains. Due to its high altitude, it is cool even in summer, and you can enjoy the changing seasonal expressions of the mountains in the clear air. Especially the mountain scenery where peaks overlap one after another allows you to feel the powerful beauty of Japanese nature, different from the archipelago beauty of the Seto Inland Sea. In winter, the area becomes a world of silver, serving as a precious rest and observation...

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Mt. Kyogoya

Mt. Kyogoya, at an altitude of 596 meters in Hatsukaichi City, is located opposite Miyajima and is a spectacular spot boasting one of the best views of the Seto Inland Sea. From the observatory near the summit, you can enjoy a panorama where the buildings and Grand Torii of the World Heritage Itsukushima Shrine and the islands of the Seto Inland Sea spread out like a miniature garden. Especially the angle looking down on Miyajima from directly above is a charm unique to this place. In addition to hiking trails, you can also access near the summit by car, making...

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Bankokei Gorge

Bankokei Gorge, located deep in the mountains of Hatsukaichi along a tributary of the Ose River, is a hidden gem where you can enjoy mysterious canyon beauty woven by mossy giant rocks and clear streams. Walking along the promenade surrounded by virgin forest, beautiful waterfalls and pools appear one after another, charming summer visitors seeking cool air and photographers capturing autumn foliage. Especially the giant rock face called "Senjo-iwa" and the scenery of crystal-clear water flowing through it possess a silence and beauty like a landscape painting. Since it is not extensively developed as a tourist site, you can feel...

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Imose-no-Taki Waterfalls

Imose-no-Taki Waterfalls, located within the grounds of Ogata Shrine in Hatsukaichi City, consist of two falls: the powerful "Male Fall" (Odaki) and the elegant "Female Fall" (Medaki), known as a "married couple" waterfall. Although located close to the national highway and station, stepping inside envelops you in deep greenery and cool air. Especially at the Male Fall, you can get close enough to feel the spray, providing overwhelming power and negative ions. In summer, it is crowded with people seeking cool relief and children playing in the river, while in autumn, beautiful foliage colors the falls. Combined with the sacred...

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Ono Nature Observation Forest

Ono Nature Observation Forest in Hatsukaichi City is a facility surrounded by lush forests and wetlands. The park is home to a colony of "Beni-mansaku" (Disanthus cercidifolius), whose heart-shaped leaves turn vivid red in autumn, creating a fantastic sight. Rare flora and fauna like Forest Green Tree Frogs and Scarlet Dwarf dragonflies inhabit the area, and you can learn about the ecosystem of Japan's Satoyama firsthand while strolling along the well-maintained trails. The observation deck offers a panoramic view of the calm Seto Inland Sea archipelago, combining natural silence with spectacular views. It is a peaceful healing spot that satisfies...

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Arcadia Village

Arcadia Village, located at an altitude of about 400 meters in Hatsukaichi City, is a public accommodation and leisure facility surrounded by rich nature. Within its vast grounds, there are campsites, barbecue areas, and a natural hot spring available for day trips, making it a place where families and groups can enjoy the whole day. A refreshing highland breeze flows, making it an ideal place to forget the summer heat and refresh. Surrounded by trees, the charm lies in spending a leisurely time while gazing at the seasonal scenery. The luxury of healing your fatigue in a warm hot spring...

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Iwakura Farm Park

Iwakura Farm Park, spreading along the Ose River in Hatsukaichi City, is a leisure facility surrounded by rich mountains and nature. With vast grass fields and campsites, you can enjoy the outdoors while appreciating the seasonal nature. It is crowded with people enjoying cherry blossoms along the river in spring, and water play or barbecues in the clear river during summer. Spending time away from the city hustle while listening to the sound of the clear stream is perfect for refreshing and forgetting daily life. At night, you can see a starry sky that cannot be seen in the city,...

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Miyajimaguchi

Miyajimaguchi, the gateway for ferries to Miyajima, is an area full of vitality and expectation. Recently, the station area and passenger terminal have been extensively renovated, giving birth to sophisticated commercial facilities like "etTO." You can enjoy selecting Hiroshima specialties and souvenirs, or savoring gourmet food using local ingredients before or after your boat trip. In particular, the famous "Anagomeshi" (conger eel rice) shops, which have continued since the Meiji era, are a must-try in Hiroshima. With cafes overlooking the sea and shops blending tradition with modern style, it has evolved into a spot where you can have a wonderful...

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Hatsukaichi City

Hatsukaichi City, located to the west of Hiroshima City, is a town where history and nature harmonize, hosting the World Heritage site Miyajima. In addition to serving as the gateway to Miyajima, the mainland side boasts a culture as the birthplace of "Kendama" and a long-standing wood industry. A short trip from the city center leads to natural spots like "Imose-no-Taki" waterfalls with their beautiful canyon beauty and the Yoshiwa district with its fresh highland air. From the coast, you can always admire the calm scenery of the Seto Inland Sea, making any drive or journey enjoyable. It is a...

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Miyajima Mt. Misen

Mt. Misen, the highest peak of Miyajima, has long been a sacred mountain and an object of worship. From the summit, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea archipelago, a spectacular sight that has earned three stars in the Michelin Guide. The "Reikado" hall, associated with Kobo Daishi, houses the "Eternal Fire," which has been burning for over 1,200 years and became the source for the Flame of Peace. Unusual rock formations and virgin forests remain on the mountain, allowing visitors to feel the mystery and power of great nature firsthand. Accessible via ropeway, it...

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Kosanji Temple

Kosanji Temple on Ikuchijima is often referred to as the "Nikko of the West" due to its magnificent architectural beauty. Colorful pagodas and halls modeled after famous historical buildings across Japan stand side by side, and the intricate decorations are overwhelmingly powerful. The grounds are extensive and offer much to see, including a cave where you can experience the world from hell to paradise. Furthermore, at the innermost part, the "Hill of Hope" spreads out—a vast white marble garden. The contrast between the blue sea and sky and the white marble is breathtakingly beautiful, making it popular as an exotic...

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Tomonoura

Tomonoura in Fukuyama City is a port town with some of the best historical atmosphere in the Seto Inland Sea, having flourished as a port for waiting for tides since the Edo period. The Joyato lighthouse and old townscape remain almost completely intact, offering a scene like stepping back in time. Its beauty is known as the place where director Hayao Miyazaki conceived the film "Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea," attracting domestic and international tourists. While gazing at islands floating in the sea, you can stroll through retro alleys or taste the specialty "Homeishu" (medicinal liquor), spending a...

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Fukuyama City

Fukuyama City, located in eastern Hiroshima Prefecture, is a vibrant city where historic castle towns, beautiful port towns, and a culture of manufacturing coexist. Fukuyama Castle, standing right in front of the station, is a symbol conveying samurai prestige and becomes a famous cherry blossom spot in spring. Tomonoura, in the southern part of the city, is a beautiful port town retaining Edo period charm, famous as a setting for movies and animations. Fukuyama is also known as the "City of Roses," with vibrant roses coloring the streets in May. Traditional crafts and the recently popular "Fukuyama Denim" showcase the...

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Senkoji Temple

Senkoji, the symbol of Onomichi, is a historic temple founded in 806, characterized by its red main hall built as if jutting out from a cliff. The breathtaking view of the Seto Inland Sea archipelago and Onomichi city from there is world-renowned. Massive rocks are scattered throughout the temple grounds, making it a power spot where you can feel the energy of nature. In spring, cherry blossoms bloom profusely, painting the entire mountain in pink. You can enjoy an aerial walk to the top via ropeway, and for the return, walking down the emotional slopes like "Cat Alley" is recommended....

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Ikuchijima

Ikuchijima, located along the Shimanami Kaido, is known as the birthplace of domestic lemons and is an island where art and history blend richly. The entire island serves as an "Island-wide Art Museum," allowing visitors to enjoy exploring while searching for outdoor sculptures. The main tourist attraction is Kosanji Temple with its colorful and beautiful architecture, and the "Hill of Hope" (Mirai Shin no Oka), a vast white marble garden spreading behind it. The contrast between the brilliant white space made of Italian marble and the blue sky and sea is incredibly photogenic and popular on social media. It is...

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Setouchi Shimanami Kaido

The "Shimanami Kaido," connecting Onomichi City and Imabari City in Ehime Prefecture, is a world-famous cycling route linking islands in the Seto Inland Sea by bridges. With dedicated lanes for bicycles and pedestrians, you can enjoy the exhilarating feeling of riding over the sea along with spectacular views of the archipelago. Each island along the route features lemon and mandarin groves, historic shrines, and art spots, with the biggest charm being the freedom to stop and explore. Rental cycles are well-equipped, making it enjoyable for everyone from beginners to serious cyclists. Riding between islands while feeling the sea breeze is...

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Onomichi City

Onomichi City, overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, is a town full of nostalgic charm where slopes, temples, and beautiful sea views harmonize. The labyrinthine narrow slopes are dotted with retro cafes and stationery shops, offering new discoveries with every step. Known as a setting for many movies and animations, the view from Mt. Senkoji is especially spectacular, offering a panoramic view of the townscape and islands below. It also attracts enthusiasts from all over the world as the starting point for the "Shimanami Kaido" cycling route. From the silence of old temples and the cats in the back alleys to...

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Itsukushima Shrine

Itsukushima Shrine, standing on Miyajima, is a uniquely creative shrine built over the sea and is registered as a World Heritage site. The beautiful vermilion buildings, incorporating the Shinden-zukuri style of the Heian period, appear as if they are floating on the water when the tide is high. The contrast between the deep green of Mt. Misen in the background, the blue sea, and the vermilion shrine is a quintessential Japanese view. Its most famous feature is the massive Grand Torii Gate standing in the sea; at low tide, you can walk out to it, and at high tide, you...

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Taishakukyo Gorge

Taishakukyo Gorge, spanning Shobara City and Jinseki Kogen Town, is one of Japan's leading scenic spots extending about 18 kilometers and is a designated National Place of Scenic Beauty. The major highlight is "On-bashi," a massive natural bridge formed by river erosion, ranked as one of the world's three major natural bridges for its dynamic beauty. Visitors can also explore mysterious limestone caves and the beautiful "Shinryu Lake" via sightseeing boats, experiencing the mysteries of nature. It shows completely different faces each season, with particularly vibrant autumn foliage that paints the mountains brilliantly. It is an area where you can...

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Atomic Bomb Dome (World Heritage)

Standing in Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, the "Atomic Bomb Dome" is a World Heritage site that conveys the tragedy of the first nuclear weapon used in human history. Originally a beautiful Western-style building, it has been preserved exactly as it was after being devastated by the blast, serving as a symbol of the wish for eternal peace. The exposed iron frames and collapsed brick walls speak more eloquently than words about the destructive power of nuclear weapons and the preciousness of peace, posing deep questions to visitors from all over the world. Lit up quietly at night, it possesses a...

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