Cat’s Narrow Path—neko no hosomichi

Onomichi is also famous for its cats. Onomichi is said to be a cat-friendly place because “residents take good care of their cats,” “many slopes and narrow alleys are safe from cars,” and “it is easy to get fish because it is a fishing port. If you are a cat lover, you should visit the […]

Five-storied Pagoda

Built in 1407, this 28-meter-high tower has a cypress bark roof. It is located on a hill on the way to Itsukushima Shrine from the Miyajima Pier, adjacent to Hōkoku Shrine.

Hanu-tei

Renovated from an old traditional building is this Japanese style café. Inside, a 150-year-old tea house still remains. Partake in delicious sweets, tea, or coffee in the elegant garden with beautiful seasonal flowers and plants such as cherry blossoms and autumn leaves, or enjoy them in the tatami room. From the window seats in the […]

弥山

宮島の中央部にある標高535 mの山で、厳島神社と一体で世界遺産に登録されている。 古来より宮島の御神体として崇められてきた霊峰で、神聖な場所として長い間立ち入る人もほとんどいなかったため、今も手付かずの原生林が豊かに広がっている。 広島県でNo.1のパワースポットでもある。 真言宗の開祖で、日本では非常に有名な僧侶の弘法大師(774〜835年)によって806年に開山されたと伝わる。   弥山の山頂から眺めることが出来る瀬戸内海の風景は非常に素晴らしく、ミシュラン・グリーンガイドでも最上級の3つ星評価を得ている。 山頂から見る絶景とご利益を求めて多くの人が訪れるが、特に毎年元旦には初日の出を拝もうとする人たちで非常に混み合う。 なお、山頂付近には寺院建築物や巨岩群などの見所も点在している。

Mitchan Sohonten Hatchobori

Mitchan Sohonten Hatchobori is the oldest Okonomiyaki restaurant in Hiroshima. The restaurant owner and chef, Mitsuo Ise , has been working for more than 60 years, and he is known as the pioneer of the modern-day sauce for the Hiroshima-fu okonomiyaki and the dough that consists of yakisoba noodles, cabbage and bean sprouts. Of course, […]

Hakubotan Sake Brewery (Hakubotan Shuzo)

Hakubotan Sake Brewery is a long-established brewery as well, where it is said as the birthplace of sake brewing in Saijo.

Fujita-ya

Momijidani Park

Located at the foot of Mt. Misen primeval forest, Momijidani Park is widely known for its autumn foliage. In November, about 700 maple trees turn bright red and yellow. Cherry blossoms in spring and early summer’s fresh green leaves are something to see as well. Take a moment to enjoy a cup of tea with […]

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

This museum was established in 1955 to pass on the horrors of the atomic bomb to the generations in the future, and the architecture was designed by the worldly famous architect, Kenzo Tange. In the museum are exhibits (videos・photos・models etc.) and belongings left behind by the victims presenting the effects of the atomic bomb visually. […]

Lion Rock Observation Deck

The lion rock observation deck is located near the ropeway’s Shishiiwa Station. At 433 meters above sea level, there is no obstruction of view; you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea and islands of various sizes, even Shikoku can be seen on a clear day. The view is especially beautiful in […]

Hirakiyama park

Located on the peak of Hirakiyaka mountain, the park offers a full view of the Seto Sea islands. It is famous for having thousands of cherry blossoms.

Reikadō

Here, there is an “eternal flame” that has been burning for more than 1,200 years since it was lit by Kobo Daishi (saint) (774-835) in 806. This fire was also the original flame of the “Peace Light” in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Water boiled in a big teakettle over the “eternal flame” is said to […]

Okunoshima Poison Gas Museum

An exhibition of the poison gas factory that was used during the Second World War. It reflects the misery of the war and the wishes for enduring peace in its wake.

Innoshima navy castle

This castle was built rather recently in 1983. The inside is an archives center that has arms and armor relating to the Murakami navy on display.

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.

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.

Yakigaki no Hayashi

Okonomimura

Okonomimura is a lively restaurant facility on the 3rd floor of a building located in the central area of Hiroshima City, where 24 stall Okonomiyaki restaurants gather. It is known as an “okonomiyaki beginner” for tourists, but it actually has an honorable origin of a food stall village that spurred after World War Two in […]

Kintaikyo

Kintaikyo is a beautiful arched wooden bridge that spans across Nishiki-gawa. It has a length of 193 m and a width of 5 m, and it is constructed through a traditional Japanese technique of wood joinery, called the Kumiki. The middle three sequences create the arch of the bridge that has five sequences, which is […]

Itsukushima Shrine

It is the most famous sightseeing spot on Miyajima and a World Heritage Site (cultural). Based on its unique structure and the unbelievable idea of using the sea as its grounds, the shrine elegantly stands while the scenery changes dramatically with the rise and fall of the tide every six hours. Especially at high tide, […]

Miyajima

Iwakuni Castle

Iwakuni Castle is located on the summit of a mountain 200m above sea level. From the rooftop observation platform on the top floor, you can see Kintaikyo, the entire Iwakuni City, as well as the various islands located in Seto Inland Sea, and the view is excellent. There is a ropeway from ground floor to […]

Peace Flame

The fire stand was constructed in the year 1964 to console the spirits of the atomic bomb victims, and also with the aim to pray for the abolition of nuclear weapons. Later on, the fire stand was lit by kindling coals collected from all over Japan, still lit today, and the fire will not burn […]

Hōkoku Shrine(Senjokaku)

A huge temple with a normal tile roofing and an East Asian hip-and-gable roof. The interior is as large as 1,000 tatami mats, hence its other name Senjo-kaku— 1,000 mats palace—but actually there are only 857 tatami mats. It was built in 1587 as a sutra library by order of Hideyoshi Toyotomi (1537-1598), the top […]

Kaigan Street

Kaigan-dori is a seaside street running parallel to the south side of Onomichi Hon-dori shopping street. Stylish restaurants, cafes, and stores line the street.

Kamotsuru Sake Brewery (Kamotsuru Shuzo)

Kamotsuru Sake Brewery is one of the largest sake breweries in this area, where it has received gold prizes in several Japanese sake competitions multiple times. Here, one can experience sake tastings as well.

Yagenbori Hassho

Among many Okonomiyaki restaurants that gather in Hiroshima, Yagenbori Hasshois known for having the reputation of “the most delicious” okonomiyaki restaurant. It is a Michelin awarded Bib Gourmand restaurant. It uses a dough with a pint of sweetness to create cake wheat, and on top of it is a strictly selected cabbage with the best […]

Matsuzaka-tei

Matsuzaka House is a representative merchant house in the area. One can enjoy viewing traditional old Japanese houses and Japanese-style gardens.

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.

Atomic Bomb Dome

The architecture was originally constructed in 1915 as a promotion hall, Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall Hiroshimaken Sangyo Suishokan, but it almost entirely destroyed due to the explosion of the atomic bomb that took place 600 meters above sea level on August 6th 1945. (※The 30 some employees who were working inside the building at […]