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About Tomonoura
Tomonoura has been an important harbor city in Western Japan for more than 1000 years ago.
Here, you can enjoy the atmosphere that of the Edo Period harbor city, from merchant houses “machiya” , traditional Japanese-style storages”kura” and fishing boats “gyosen ” anchored in ports; it is also possible to see the beautiful view of the Seto Inland Sea and some small islands.
Recently, the city has been used as footage spots for movies and television series.
Recently, the city has been used as footage spots for movies and television series.
For example, the area has become the stage for the animation movie “Ponyo on a Cliff “by the Sea, released in 2009 by Studio Ghibli, Inc, and it has also been used to film scenes from a Hollywood movie starring Hugh Jackman, “SAMURAI The Wolverine” , released in 2013.
If you love historical townscapes and sceneries, nature, and if you also have some time to spare in your travel itinerary, Tomonoura is a recommended city to visit.
Recommendation
The best recommendation is definitely walking around the city.
It is fascinating that visitors can walk around the city by foot due to the compact size of the city.
Along the stone pavements are ancient merchant houses, traditional houses and temples that are preserved from Edo and Taisho Periods, thus one can immerse oneself in the history of Japan.
The symbol of Tomonoura, an 11 meters high All Night Stone Lantern, is constructed inside the harbor, and pictures can be taken with the Seto Inland Sea from this spot as if it were a painting. At night, it will present a new atmosphere when it is lit.
Furthermore, one can enjoy sweets and seafood from cafes and restaurants renovated from old storage houses kura and traditional Japanese houses “kominka”.
Access to Tomonoura
The nearest station is Fukuyama Station on the JR Line.
Take the shinkansen from the JR Hiroshima Station, get off at JR Fukuyama Station, take the Tomotetsu Bus for roughly 40 min.
Get off at Tomokou Bus Stop . walk for roughly 5 min.
* Approx. travel time: 80 min.
Sightseeing
Joyato
Joyato(=The All Night Stone Lantern) stands beneath the sea, and it is roughly 11 meters tall. Joyato(=The All Night Stone Lantern) that stands in the harbor is known for being the tallest in Japan. At night, it will be lit, which creates a romantic atmosphere that is different from during the day.
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| Address | 843-1 Tomo, Tomocho Fukuyamashi Hiroshima |
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| Access | 5 min walk from Tomokou Bus S[…] |
| Tel | 084-928-1043 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Fukuzenji Temple Taicho-Rou
Fukuzenji is a temple constructed in Edo Period. It has a sitting room, a zashiki, where one can enjoy the beautiful painting-like view of the Seto Inland sea of Japan.
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| Address | 2 Tomo, Tomocho Fukuyamashi Hiroshima |
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| Access | 5 min walk from Tomokou Bus S[…] |
| Tel | 084-982-2705 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Ohta House
Ohta House is a merchant house that used to brew medical alcoholic beverage during Edo Period. There, visitors can view some traditional Japanese architecture.
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| Address | 842 Tomo, Tomocho Fukuyamashi Hiroshima |
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| Access | 3 min walk from Tomokou Bus S[…] |
| Tel | 084-982-3553 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
Iouji Temple
Iouji is the second oldest temple in the Tomonoura area. As it is located on a hill, tourists can enjoy the panoramic city view of Tomonoura and the Seto Inland Sea.
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| Address | 1397 Ushiroji, Tomocho Fukuyamashi Hiroshima |
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| Access | 10 min walk from Tomokou Bus […] |
| Tel | 084-982-3076 |
| URL | [ Click ] |
