Hiroshima

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Miyajima
Kuguri Iwa

This tunnel is made of three large boulders and is quite impressive when viewed up close. The rocks are exquisitely balanced, and you may feel a little nervous when passing through, as if they are about to collapse.

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 自然, and 景色
Hiroshima City Central Area
Hiroshima Castle

The castle was established in 1589 by Terumoto Mori, a powerful warlord, and consists of water drillings and greenery; it is quite a sight. Hiroshima Castle is also known as “The Castle of Carp,” and one of Japan’s most powerful baseball teams that has its home ground in Hiroshima, Toyo Carp, was named after this […]

Area
Hiroshima City Central Area and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 史跡
Miyajima
Omotesando Shopping Street

The main street of Miyajima. About 70 restaurants and souvenir stores line both sides of the 350-meter street, with many stores selling oyster dishes and momiji manju (steamed buns) in particular. Be warned: Most of the stores close around 17:00. Many old traditional houses called kominka remain on Machiya Street, a back street running parallel […]

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
ショッピング and お土産
Hiroshima City Central Area
HERBIE

The largest club in Hiroshima Prefecture that holds 1000 people. Its theme is “a club that adults can enjoy”, and its luxurious interior stands out. The LED visions that animat the DJ booth, the luxurious VIP seats and the pink-colored interior of the powder room are favored by its female customers. Genre : All Mix Crowd […]

Area
Hiroshima City Central Area and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, クラブ・ダンスホール, and ナイトライフ
Onomichi
Onomichi Hon-dori Shopping Street

This arcade shopping street stretches about 1.5 km east of JR Onomichi Station and has a retro feel. Most of the approximately 300 stores are nothing special, but there are more than a few cool general stores, hip cafes, and stores where you can buy and eat Onomichi’s original souvenirs and food.

Area
Onomichi and Hiroshima
Activities
ショッピング and 商店街
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Children’s Peace Monument

The monument was built through charity from all over Japan in 1958 as a cenotaph for Ms. Sadako Sasaki, a girl who passed away at a young age of 12 years old due to leukemia, the after effect of the atomic bomb, and for the children who became victims of the atomic bomb. In the […]

Area
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima City Central Area, and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 史跡
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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 […]

Area
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima City Central Area, and Hiroshima
Activities
世界遺産, 観光, and 史跡
Onomichi
Tenneiji (temple)

This is a temple of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism founded in 1367 by Ashikaga Yoshinori (1330-1367), the second shogun of the Muromachi shogunate. It is also popular for its weeping cherry blossoms and peonies. On the temple grounds is Kaiuntō, a famous 25-meter-high three-storied pagoda with a magnificent view of Onomichi, the Seto […]

Area
Onomichi and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 景色, and 神社仏閣
Miyajima
Miyajima

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 自然, 神社仏閣, and 世界遺産
しまなみ海道
Takamiyama observation tower

Standing at approximately 300-meters high, the mountain peak offers a full view of the islands of the Seto Inland Sea. It is a popular place in spring for cherry blossom viewing and during autumn for its autumn colors.

Area
しまなみ海道 and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 峠 / 展望台
Onomichi
Senkōji Park

Senkōji Park stretches from the top of 144-meter-high Senkōji Mountain to the mid-slope. From the observatory in the park, visitors can enjoy beautiful views of the city of Onomichi, the Seto Inland Sea, and the islands, with the evening view being particularly spectacular. On a clear day, the mountains of Shikoku can be seen in […]

Area
Onomichi and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 峠 / 展望台, 景色, and 公園
Iwakuni
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 […]

Area
Iwakuni, Hiroshima, and Yamaguchi
Activities
観光, 湖 / 川/ 滝, and 史跡
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
Saijo
Kamoizumi Sake Brewery (Kamoizumi Shuzo)

Kamoizumi Sake Brewery is a long-established brewery, and it uses rice harvested in Hiroshima to produce its sake. One can taste the brewery’s recommended sake in the store.

Area
Saijo and Hiroshima
Activities
ショッピング and お土産
Okunoshima
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.

Area
Okunoshima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 博物館
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
Miyajima
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, […]

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 神社仏閣, and 世界遺産
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
Miyajima
Fujita-ya

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
グルメ, 海鮮, and ミシュラン
Hiroshima City Central Area
Nagaregawa and Yagenbori

This is the area to go to enjoy the nightlife in Hiroshima. It is the greatest nightlife entertainment district in the Chugoku and Shikoku Region, where more than 3,000 establishments including restaurants, izakayas, bars, dance clubs, and adult-entertainment stores such as cabaret, gay bars, and soap lands are crowded together. Reading the above you might […]

Area
Hiroshima City Central Area and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, クラブ・ダンスホール, and ナイトライフ
Hiroshima City Central Area
Wood Egg Okonomiyaki-kan

Wood Egg Okonomiyaki-kan is a facility with okonomiyaki as a theme, run by Otafuku Sauce Company, the No.1 okonomiyaki sauce producer. You can enjoy viewing the sauce factory and exhibiting the museum, as well as cooking okonomiyaki yourself. Reservation required

Area
Hiroshima City Central Area and Hiroshima
Activities
お好み焼き/たこ焼き, グルメ, 体験, 観光, and 観光施設
Hiroshima City Central Area
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 […]

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
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
Takehara
Saihoji Temple and Fumeikaku

Saihoji Temple is a temple constructed by imitating Kyoto’s Shimizu Temple, and because it is located on a hill, one can enjoy a full panoramic view of Takehara city.

Area
Takehara and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 景色, and 神社仏閣
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
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
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Area
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima City Central Area, and Hiroshima
Activities
観光, 博物館, 史跡, and 世界遺産
Tomonoura
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.

Area
Tomonoura and Hiroshima
Activities
観光 and 史跡
Miyajima
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 […]

Area
Miyajima and Hiroshima
Activities
神社仏閣 and 観光
Miyajima
Yakatabune: Miyajima Sanpaiyuransen

The other type is a houseboat or yakatabune. It is a night-only cruise that cruises off shore of Itsukushima Shrine. Pass under the fantastic Otorii, which is illuminated by lights, while enjoying a close-up view of the shrine (depending on the tide conditions.) The boat departs from Miyajima No. 3 pier, and the ride is […]

Area
Miyajima, Hiroshima City Central Area, and Hiroshima
Activities
観光船 and 観光
Kuguri Iwa

Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

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自然景色
Hiroshima Castle

21-1 Motomachi, Nakaku Hiroshimashi Hiroshima

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史跡
Omotesando Shopping Street

535 Miyajimacho Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

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お土産
HERBIE

B1 floor Nagaregawa Eito Building, 8-20 Nagaregawacho, Nakaku Hiroshimashi, Hiroshima

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クラブ・ダンスホールナイトライフ
Onomichi Hon-dori Shopping Street

Higashi Goshocho and Tsuchido-cho, Onomichi, Hiroshima

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商店街
Children’s Peace Monument

1 Nakajimacho, Nakaku Hiroshiamshi, Hiroshima Prefecture

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史跡
Tenneiji (temple)

17-29 Higashitsuchidocho, Onomichi, Hiroshima

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景色神社仏閣
Miyajima

Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

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自然神社仏閣世界遺産
Takamiyama observation tower

Tachibana, Mukaishima-cho, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima

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峠 / 展望台
Senkōji Park

19-1 Nishitsuchido-cho, Onomichi, Hiroshima

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峠 / 展望台景色公園
Kintaikyo

Yokoyama, Iwakuni Iwakuni-shi, Yamaguchi

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湖 / 川/ 滝史跡
Lion Rock Observation Deck

Miyajima, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

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峠 / 展望台景色
Kamoizumi Sake Brewery (Kamoizumi Shuzo)

2-4 Kamiichicho, Saijo Higashi-Hiroshimashi Hiroshima Prefecture

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お土産
Okunoshima Poison Gas Museum

5491 Tadami-cho Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture

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博物館
Mt. Misen main hall

Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

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神社仏閣
Itsukushima Shrine

1-1 Miyajimacho, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

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神社仏閣世界遺産
Shu 朱

6-16 Toyohimotomachi, Onomichi, Hiroshima

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ラーメン
Fujita-ya

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

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海鮮ミシュラン
Nagaregawa and Yagenbori

Yagenbori / Nagarekawacho, Nakaku Hiroshimashi, Hiroshima

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クラブ・ダンスホールナイトライフ
Kirosan Sightseeing Park

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

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峠 / 展望台公園
Saihoji Temple and Fumeikaku

3-10-44 Honmachi, Takeharashi Hiroshima

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景色神社仏閣
Kamotsuru Sake Brewery (Kamotsuru Shuzo)

4-31 Honmachi, Saijo Higashi-Hiroshimashi Hiroshima Prefecture

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お土産
Fukuzenji Temple Taicho-Rou

2 Tomo, Tomocho Fukuyamashi Hiroshima

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景色神社仏閣
Ohta House

842 Tomo, Tomocho Fukuyamashi Hiroshima

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史跡
Reikadō

Miyajima, Hatsukaichi-shi, Hiroshima

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神社仏閣
Yakatabune: Miyajima Sanpaiyuransen

Miyajima No.3 Pier, Hatsukaichi, Hiroshima

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観光船