Hiroshima

Hiroshima, Miyajima

Hiroshima is a city of peace and resilience. The Peace Memorial Park and Atomic Bomb Dome stand as reminders of hope, while Miyajima Island’s Itsukushima Shrine enchants visitors with its “floating” torii gate. Enjoy local delicacies like oysters and Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, and explore the beautiful landscapes of the Seto Inland Sea.

From Tokyo: Shinkansen 4h; 1h 25m

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Hiroshima Prefecture

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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Hiroshima City

Hiroshima City, the prefectural capital, is an international peace city and a hub for two World Heritage sites. Known as the "City of Water" with six rivers flowing through it, its riverside scenery harmonizes beautifully with modern buildings. After praying for peace at the Peace Memorial Park, visitors can explore traditional beauty at Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien Garden. Vibrant shopping streets and the Nagarekawa area offer great food experiences like Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and fresh oysters. Having overcome tragedy and achieved a strong recovery, the city's energy and the warm hospitality of its people make it a special place that travelers...

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Hatsukaichi City

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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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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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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Miyajima: Where Gods Dwell and Nature Breathes

Miyajima

Itsukushima Shrine

Itsukushima Shrine

Miyajima Daisho-in

Miyajima Daisho-in

Miyajima Ropeway

Miyajima Ropeway

Top Landmarks

Must-visit iconic spots that define Japan.

Itsukushima Shrine

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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Atomic Bomb Dome (World Heritage)

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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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

The Peace Memorial Museum, located within the Peace Memorial Park, conveys the reality of the atomic bomb dropped on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, and continues to appeal for the abolition of nuclear weapons and eternal world peace. Displayed items like belongings of victims, photographs, models showing the devastation, and testimonies from survivors pose direct questions to the heart about the weight of each life lost, rather than just treating it as a historical figure. Many dignitaries and travelers from around the world visit to deeply learn about the horror of nuclear weapons and the preciousness of peace. While viewing...

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Miyajima

One of the three most scenic spots in Japan, this mysterious island has been worshipped as a god in its entirety. The vermilion torii gate of "Itsukushima Shrine," which stands as if floating on the sea, attracts people from all over the world as an icon symbolizing Japan. Wild deer roam freely on the island, and a unique landscape where ancient nature and faith are integrated spreads out. At the Omotesando Shopping Street, where you can enjoy eating while walking, you can savor specialties like "Momiji Manju" and grilled oysters, and the gourmet options are substantial. With the Great Torii...

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Setouchi Shimanami Kaido

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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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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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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Okunoshima

Okunoshima, floating about 15 minutes by ferry from Tadanoumi Port in Takehara City, is world-famous as the "Rabbit Island," inhabited by about 900 wild rabbits. From the moment you land, adorable rabbits welcome you, and you can spend a healing time interacting with them. However, it also has a history as a "map from which the island was erased" because poison gas was manufactured here secretly during the war, and ruins of power plants and forts still remain. The unique environment, where ruins of a dark history coexist with rabbits as a symbol of peace, makes you think deeply about...

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Senkoji Temple

Senkoji Temple in Kurume City is a prestigious temple filled with silence and history. In the precinct, beautiful plants and trees bloom, and especially hydrangeas in early summer deeply heal the hearts of visitors. Strolling through historical buildings and stone statues allows you to completely forget the bustle of the city and relax.

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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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Authentic Local Experiences

Deep dive into authentic Japanese culture.

Kagura Train Rouge

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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Takehara Machinami Bamboo Workshop

Takehara Machinami Bamboo Workshop

Located in the Townscape Preservation District, this workshop allows you to observe and experience bamboo crafts, a traditional industry of Takehara. As the name "Takehara" suggests, it conveys the bamboo culture deeply rooted in this land since ancient times. Here, you can watch skilled artisans weaving bamboo closely, and there are various experience programs that even beginners can easily participate in. Making your own bamboo basket, pinwheel, or coaster is a precious moment to touch the spirit of Japanese "Monozukuri" (craftsmanship). Beautiful bamboo products are also displayed and sold, perfect for souvenir hunting. It is a culturally warm spot where...

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Setouchi Hideaway Resort

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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Saijo Sake Brewery Street

Saijo Sake Brewery Street

The "Saijo Sake Brewery Street" around JR Saijo Station in Higashihiroshima City is ranked among Japan's top three sake producing areas and is a very photogenic area where white-walled storehouses, red roofs, and unique red-brick chimneys stand side by side. Seven sake breweries are concentrated in a small area, and you can observe traditional sake making or enjoy tasting their proud labels at each brewery. Comparing the tasting water protected by each brewery is also part of the fun. At cafes and restaurants converted from breweries, you can taste sake-based sweets and the regional specialty "Bishu-nabe" (sake hot pot). Walking...

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Discoverlink Setouchi

Discoverlink Setouchi

A creative project centered in Onomichi that connects local historical buildings and traditional culture to the next generation to create new value. They operate facilities like "ONOMICHI U2," a complex for cyclists renovated from an old warehouse, and are a key player in stylishly evolving Onomichi tourism. Here, they propose experiences deeply involved with local industries and people, rather than just simple sightseeing. With hotels and shops utilizing the local denim industry and shipbuilding culture, there are sophisticated new discoveries every time you visit. It's an interesting initiative where you can feel firsthand how Japanese regional cities are coolly regenerating...

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Kure Bay Vessel Cruise

Kure Bay Vessel Cruise

A unique excursion boat where you can admire the ships of the Maritime Self-Defense Force and huge shipbuilding docks from the sea in Kure, one of Japan's leading naval ports. The sight of massive destroyers and submarines anchored right before your eyes is overwhelmingly powerful and an experience unique to Kure. You can listen to live commentary by former Self-Defense Force members, gaining deep knowledge about the ships and the history of Kure Port. Especially the "Sunset Cruise," timed with the lowering of the self-defense ship flag at sunset, is popular for its fantastic atmosphere. It's a must-experience activity for...

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Onomichi Murder Mystery

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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Shimada Suisan Oyster Hut

Shimada Suisan Oyster Hut

Shimada Suisan Oyster Hut, located in Hatsukaichi City near Miyajima, is a popular dining spot where you can enjoy Hiroshima's famous oysters in their freshest state. As a direct-to-consumer shop operated by an oyster farm, you can grill and eat oysters harvested that very morning right at your table. The experience of "Hamayaki" (beach grilling) while smelling the ocean breeze is a true highlight of Hiroshima's food culture. In addition to grilled oysters, you can enjoy various dishes like oyster rice and fried oysters. Depending on the season, you can also join a "Fisherman's Tour" to see the oyster rafts...

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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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Utopia Saioto

Utopia Saioto, located in Kitahiroshima Town, is a popular all-season resort, especially known as one of the leading ski resorts in the region. During the winter, it attracts many skiers and snowboarders with its artificial snow machines ensuring stable slopes. In the summer and autumn, it transforms into an outdoor field where you can enjoy activities like zip-lining and buggies in the cool plateau air. It is also famous as a spot where you can see a "Sea of Clouds" early in the morning depending on the weather. From energetic winter sports to relaxing in nature, it is a dynamic...

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JB Kitahiroshima Riding Club

JB Kitahiroshima Riding Club

JB Kitahiroshima Riding Club, located in the majestic nature of Kitahiroshima Town, is a riding club where you can enjoy interacting with horses and horseback riding experiences in a homely atmosphere. Both beginners and children can safely experience the joy of riding with kind guidance from staff. The biggest attraction is "treks," where you can ride out of the arena into the forest or through the Satoyama landscape. Riding through the seasonal scenery on a horse's back provides a special perspective and a sense of unity with nature that refreshes the soul. It is a wonderful spot to heal from...

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Saiki International Archery Land

Saiki International Archery Land

Saiki International Archery Land, located in the lush mountains of Saiki, Hatsukaichi City, is one of the few facilities in Japan where you can enjoy full-scale field archery. Unlike typical flat shooting ranges, you can walk through the forest and aim at targets set in the natural terrain, making it feel like a real hunt. Both beginners and experienced archers are welcome, and expert staff provide kind guidance. Being active while feeling the fresh forest air and sunlight through the trees is exceptional. It's a great spot to enjoy a special holiday with family or friends while touching the fun...

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Fuego-gama Pottery Class & Hinero Pottery

Fuego-gama Pottery Class & Hinero Pottery

A pottery experience classroom with a homey atmosphere that can be enjoyed in the mountains or within the town of Onomichi. Under the careful guidance of a professional potter, you can create your own vessel or figurine while feeling the warmth of the soil. In particular, "Hinero Pottery" emphasizes the "joy of making shapes" with free ideas, allowing beginners, children, and international tourists to easily feel like an artist. The luxury of having your finished work fired later and delivered as a shaped memory of your trip is attractive. Stopping by between strolling the slopes of Onomichi to touch the...

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Miyajima Handmade Workshop

Miyajima Handmade Workshop

A hands-on facility where you can enjoy branding Miyajima's traditional woodwork "shamoji" or making your own original goods. Miyajima is famous for its rice paddles, and here you can actually use a hot iron to brand or draw pictures on wooden paddles to create your own unique lucky item. Shamoji are considered auspicious items, punning on the phrase "scooping up luck," making them perfect as travel memories or souvenirs. With the kind support of staff, you can easily experience Japanese culture in a short time, making it a fun and smiling place of memories for families and group travelers.

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Koyudo Makeup Brush Workshop

Koyudo Makeup Brush Workshop

The workshop of "Koyudo," based in Kumano Town, a world-class producing area for brushes. Makeup brushes finished one by one by skilled artisans are loved by makeup artists worldwide for their exquisite skin feel and high quality. Here, you can not only observe the brush-making process but also experience creating your own original brush. Especially unique designs such as "cleansing brushes" modeled after shapes of flowers or animals are very popular as exquisite items adding playfulness to traditional crafts. This place, where advanced Japanese craftsmanship and the spirit of pursuing beauty merge, is a must-see spot for travelers interested in...

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Local Stays

Charming inns and stays for your journey.

Arcadia Village

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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Local Treasures

Discover hidden gems loved by locals.

Abuto Kannon

Abuto Kannon (Bandai-ji Temple), standing on a sheer cliff at the tip of the Numakuma Peninsula in Fukuyama City, is a sacred site boasting some of the best views in the Seto Inland Sea. The sight of the vermilion Kannon hall standing on the rough rocks jutting into the sea is overwhelmingly powerful, and it has long been deeply worshipped as a guardian of maritime safety, fertility, and safe childbirth. From the hall's gallery, you can see the waves crashing below and a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea islands spreading as far as the eye can see, providing...

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Sandankyo Gorge

Sandankyo Gorge

Sandankyo Gorge, located in Akiota Town, is a National Place of Scenic Beauty boasting some of the finest canyon scenery in western Japan. Stretching about 13 kilometers, it features sheer cliffs, crystal-clear emerald green water, and several dynamic waterfalls, creating a mysterious atmosphere. A major highlight is taking a wooden ferry boat through narrow cliffs to reach the "Nidan-daki" or "Sarutobi" areas, an experience found only here. The fresh greenery of spring and the vibrant autumn colors offer a quintessential Japanese natural beauty. Trekking through this untouched nature is refreshing and purifying, making it highly rated by hikers worldwide seeking...

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Saijo Sake Brewery Street

Saijo Sake Brewery Street

The "Saijo Sake Brewery Street" around JR Saijo Station in Higashihiroshima City is ranked among Japan's top three sake producing areas and is a very photogenic area where white-walled storehouses, red roofs, and unique red-brick chimneys stand side by side. Seven sake breweries are concentrated in a small area, and you can observe traditional sake making or enjoy tasting their proud labels at each brewery. Comparing the tasting water protected by each brewery is also part of the fun. At cafes and restaurants converted from breweries, you can taste sake-based sweets and the regional specialty "Bishu-nabe" (sake hot pot). Walking...

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Takehara Townscape Preservation District

Takehara Townscape Preservation District

The "Takehara Townscape Preservation District" in central Takehara City is a beautiful area that strongly retains the atmosphere of its prosperity during the Edo period through salt and sake production. Lined with merchant houses and white-walled storehouses, it is designated as a National Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings. Stepping inside feels like traveling back in time to a quiet Edo period. You can visit luxurious residences such as the "Matsusaka Residence" and "Morikawa Family Residence" to glimpse the advanced architectural techniques and wealthy lives of the time. In a calm atmosphere that isn't overly commercialized, it is...

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Miyajima Daisho-in

Miyajima Daisho-in

The oldest temple on Miyajima and a prestigious head temple of the Omuro school of Shingon Buddhism. Located near Itsukushima Shrine, it is enveloped in an even more quiet and sacred atmosphere. The grounds are packed with highlights, such as numerous Buddhist statues like "Ichigan Daishi" and "Mani wheels" that grant the same merit as chanting sutras when spun. In particular, the "Eternal Fire," which has burned without interruption for over 1,200 years since Kobo Daishi practiced here, is a must-see. This fire was also the source for the "Flame of Peace" in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. It's a sanctuary...

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Explore by City

Discover hidden charms in each city and town through our visual map.

Higashihiroshima City

Higashihiroshima City

Higashihiroshima City, located east of Hiroshima City, is a historic city hosting "Saijo," one of Japan's leading sake producing areas, while also serving as an academic city with many universities and research institutions. Its major charm is the "Sake Brewery Street" around JR Saijo Station, where you can savor top-quality Japanese sake amidst beautiful scenery lined with red-brick chimneys and Namako-kabe walls. Furthermore, the northern part of the city features beautiful gorges and rural landscapes, while the southern part offers the calm Seto Inland Sea scenery of the Akitsu district, perfectly merging mountains, sea, tradition, and modernity. It is a...

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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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Hatsukaichi City

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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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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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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Hiroshima City

Hiroshima City, the prefectural capital, is an international peace city and a hub for two World Heritage sites. Known as the "City of Water" with six rivers flowing through it, its riverside scenery harmonizes beautifully with modern buildings. After praying for peace at the Peace Memorial Park, visitors can explore traditional beauty at Hiroshima Castle and Shukkeien Garden. Vibrant shopping streets and the Nagarekawa area offer great food experiences like Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and fresh oysters. Having overcome tragedy and achieved a strong recovery, the city's energy and the warm hospitality of its people make it a special place that travelers...

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Kure City

Kure City, which once flourished as the base of the former Imperial Navy and produced the battleship "Yamato," is a port city where naval history and modern shipbuilding technology harmonize. It is packed with unique spots such as the "Yamato Museum," which conveys shipbuilding technology, and the "Iron Whale Museum," where you can enter an actual submarine. The city layout, with its brick buildings and "Alley Karasuko-jima" where you can see submarines, is very scenic. You can also enjoy local gourmet food such as "Navy Curry" and "Navy Meat and Potatoes." With its powerful naval port landscape, nostalgic city atmosphere,...

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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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Hiroshima Prefecture

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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