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Tomonoura
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.

Area
Tomonoura and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 史跡
Hiroshima City Central Area
Sogo Hiroshima

The surface area of the department store is 57,839 sq. m., which is the largest in the Chugoku and Shikoku region;it has everything one needs. Conveniently, there is a bus center on the third floor that is also near the tram and monorails(Astram Line).

Area
Hiroshima City Central Area and Hiroshima
Activities
百貨店 and ショッピング
Miyajima
Ueno

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
グルメ, 海鮮, and ミシュラン
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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 […]

Area
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima City Central Area, and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 史跡
Hiroshima City Central Area
Hiroshima Okonomi Monogatari Ekimae Hiroba

Hiroshima Okonomi Monogatari Ekimae Hiroba is a facility nearby Hiroshima Station  with a collection of okonomiyaki restaurants. On the floor are 16 okonomiyaki restaurants, and each restaurant is unique in terms of the visuals and toppings of their okonomiyaki dishes they serve.

Area
Hiroshima City Central Area and Hiroshima
Activities
グルメ, フードコート, and お好み焼き/たこ焼き
Tomonoura
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.

Area
Tomonoura and Hiroshima
Activities
峠 / 展望台, 景色, 神社仏閣, and 観光
Miyajima
Miyajima

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 自然, 神社仏閣, and 世界遺産
Hiroshima City Central Area
Hondori Shotengai Hondori Shopping Street

Hondori Shotengai is a 600m long arcade-shaped shopping street that lies across from the east to the west with roughly 200 shops and restaurants. It is known as the busiest quarter in the Chugoku and Shikoku region, and it is always lively with roughly 100,000 people visiting everyday.

Area
Hiroshima City Central Area and Hiroshima
Activities
ショッピング and 商店街
Tomonoura
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.

Area
Tomonoura and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 景色, and 神社仏閣
Miyajima
Rokai-bune

During high tide at daytime, an old-fashioned boat using oars and paddles will take you through the Otorii. The boat departs from the boarding area at the entrance of Itsukushima Shrine, and the ride takes about 20 min.

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光船 and 観光
Miyajima
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 […]

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 景色
Miyajima
Mt. Misen main hall

Mt. Misen main hall was built in 806 on the site where Kobo Daishi practiced asceticism, and is located across from Reikado. Akasagarbha bodhisattva is the principal object of worship. The big temple bell inside the hall was donated by Taira no Munemori (1147-1185), the third son of Taira no Kiyomori, a military commander.

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 神社仏閣
Hiroshima City Central Area
Shukkeien

Shukkeien is a Japanese garden featuring paths around the pond, which was constructed in 1620 in the villa of Nagaakira Asano, the feudal lord of Hiroshima at the time. It is said that it imitates the Xihu Lake in Hangzhou City from China. The atmosphere is splendid with various flowers blooming every season, such as […]

Area
Hiroshima City Central Area and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 庭園, and 史跡
Takehara
Taketsuru Sake Brewery

Taketsuru Sake Brewing is a Japanese liquor and sake brewery. It is the house of the founder of the worldly famous whisky brand, Taketsuru, as well. Here, one can enjoy tasting several sakes.

Area
Takehara and Hiroshima
Activities
ショッピング and お土産
Onomichi
Shu 朱

Shukaen, which was the most famous and popular ramen restaurant in Onomichi established in 1947, closed in 2019 after the founder passed away, and the wife of the founder opened Shu to carry on the flavor. The Chinese noodle dish, “chuka soba” at Shu is a wonderful combination of a light soy sauce soup with […]

Area
Onomichi and Hiroshima
Activities
グルメ and ラーメン
しまなみ海道
Kirosan Sightseeing Park

A park located on the southern end of Oshima on the summit of Mt. Kirosan (307.8m), said to have the best view on the Shimanami Sea Route. The view of the sunset from the Kurushima-Kaikyo Bridge is especially beautiful. When the weather is clear, it is possible to see Mt Ishizuchi, the highest mountain in […]

Area
しまなみ海道 and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, and 公園
Hiroshima City Central Area
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 […]

Area
Hiroshima City Central Area and Hiroshima
Activities
グルメ, ミシュラン, and お好み焼き/たこ焼き
Miyajima
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。

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
自然, 神社仏閣, 世界遺産, and 観光
Miyajima
Misen Summit/Observation Deck

From the 3-story observatory at the summit (535 m above sea level), visitors can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Seto Inland Sea, islands, and the Ōtorii Gate. The scenery is so spectacular that it has received the highest rating of 3 stars in the Michelin Green Guide. The summit of Mt. Misen is […]

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 自然, 景色, and 世界遺産
Miyajima
Kanman-iwa

A huge rock on the mountain path connecting the summit of Mt. Misen and the main hall. There is a small hole in the rock where water collects, and it is said that the water is salty and changes its level according to the tide of the sea.

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 自然
Miyajima
Miyajima Ropeway

Take in the virgin forest up close and the exciting view of the Seto Inland Sea from afar in the ropeway car. The ropeway between Momijidani Station and Kayatani Station is a small ropeway (8-seater cars) with a 1-minute interval, while the ropeway between Kayatani Station and Shishiiwa Station is a large ropeway (30-seater cars) […]

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
鉄道 and 交通
Miyajima
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 […]

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 神社仏閣
Saijo
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.

Area
Saijo and Hiroshima
Activities
ショッピング and お土産
Saijo
Fukubijin Sake Brewery (Fukubijin Shuzo)

Fukubijin Sake Brewery has high technique in sake brewery, where it was once known as Saijo Sake brewing school (Saijo Shuzo gakko) for raising lots of distinguished chief sake brewers and sending them off to various breweries all over Japan.

Area
Saijo and Hiroshima
Activities
ショッピング and お土産
Miyajima
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 […]

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 自然, and 公園
しまなみ海道
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.

Area
しまなみ海道 and Hiroshima
Activities
史跡, 観光, and 博物館
Saijo
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.

Area
Saijo and Hiroshima
Activities
ショッピング and お土産
しまなみ海道
Kouzan-ji museum

Established over 30 years ago, the museum showcases famous Japanese temples and the Yomeimon Gate of the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, with recreations of Buddhist architecture.

Area
しまなみ海道 and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 博物館
Okunoshima
Kyukamura Okunoshima

Rental bicycles, day-trip onsen, lunch and staying overnight are all options.   Day-trip onsen (hot spring without accommodation) Mon-Fri open 11:30~16:30  close at 17:00 Sat, Sun, Holiday open 11:30~14:30 close at 15:00 Fee:adult ¥550,  Child ¥500   Rental bicycles Normal city bikes, childrens’ bikes and electric bikes available Fee:¥600~/2 hours   Lunch 11:30~13:00

Area
Okunoshima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光施設, 宿泊施設, ホテル, and 観光
Miyajima
Fujita-ya

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
海鮮, ミシュラン, and グルメ
Joyato

843-1 Tomo, Tomocho Fukuyamashi Hiroshima

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Activities
史跡
Sogo Hiroshima

6-27 Motomachi, Nakaku Hiroshimashi, Hiroshima

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Activities
百貨店
Ueno

1-5-11, Miyajima-guchi, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

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Activities
海鮮ミシュラン
Peace Flame

1 Nakajimacho, Nakaku Hiroshimashi, Hiroshima

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史跡
Hiroshima Okonomi Monogatari Ekimae Hiroba

Full Focus Building 6th floor, 10-1 Matsubaracho, Minamiku Hiroshima-shi

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Activities
フードコートお好み焼き/たこ焼き
Iouji Temple

1397 Ushiroji, Tomocho Fukuyamashi Hiroshima

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Activities
峠 / 展望台景色神社仏閣
Miyajima

Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

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Activities
自然神社仏閣世界遺産
Hondori Shotengai Hondori Shopping Street

1-Otemachi 2-Kamiyacho, Hondori Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi

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Activities
商店街
Fukuzenji Temple Taicho-Rou

2 Tomo, Tomocho Fukuyamashi Hiroshima

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Activities
景色神社仏閣
Rokai-bune

Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

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Activities
観光船
Lion Rock Observation Deck

Miyajima, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

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Activities
峠 / 展望台景色
Mt. Misen main hall

Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

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Activities
神社仏閣
Shukkeien

2-11 Kaminoborimachi, Nakaku Hiroshimashi Hiroshima

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Activities
庭園史跡
Taketsuru Sake Brewery

3-10-29 Honmachi, Takeharashi Hiroshima

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Activities
お土産
Shu 朱

6-16 Toyohimotomachi, Onomichi, Hiroshima

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Activities
ラーメン
Kirosan Sightseeing Park

487-469, Minamiura, Yoshiumi-machi, Imabari-shi, Ehime

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Activities
峠 / 展望台公園
弥山

広島県廿日市市宮島町

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Activities
自然神社仏閣世界遺産
Misen Summit/Observation Deck

Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

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Activities
自然景色世界遺産
Kanman-iwa

Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

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Activities
自然
Miyajima Ropeway

Momijidani Park, Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

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Activities
鉄道
Hōkoku Shrine(Senjokaku)

1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

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Activities
神社仏閣
Hakubotan Sake Brewery (Hakubotan Shuzo)

15-5 Honmachi, Saijo Higashi-Hiroshimashi Hiroshima Prefecture

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Activities
お土産
Fukubijin Sake Brewery (Fukubijin Shuzo)

6-21 Honmachi, Saijo Higashi-Hiroshimashi Hiroshima Prefecture

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Activities
お土産
Momijidani Park

Momijidani, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

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Activities
自然公園
Innoshima navy castle

3228-2, Inno-shima Nakasho-cho, Onomichi-shi,Hiroshima

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Activities
史跡博物館
Kamotsuru Sake Brewery (Kamotsuru Shuzo)

4-31 Honmachi, Saijo Higashi-Hiroshimashi Hiroshima Prefecture

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Activities
お土産
Kouzan-ji museum

553-2, Setoda, Setoda-cho, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima

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Activities
博物館
Kyukamura Okunoshima

Okunoshima, Tadanoumi-chou Takehara-shi Hiroshima-ken

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Activities
観光施設ホテル
Fujita-ya

125-2 Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

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海鮮ミシュラン