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.

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.

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.

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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) […]

ジ アウトレット広島

ジ アウトレット広島は、日本最大の流通系企業であるイオンが開発・運営している大規模アウトレットモールだ。 広島市内中心部から近いにもかかわらず、数多くのハイブランドショップが集まっている。 モール全体の店舗数は200程度あり、中国・四国地方初出店のショップも多い。 土産を買うには良さそうな名産品を扱う店もいくつかある。 シネマコンプレックスやスケートリンク、ボウリング場などもあるので、半日くらいは退屈せず楽しめるだろう。

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.

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

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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.

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 […]

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

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. […]

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.

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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.

Onomichi Ekimae Tosen

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 […]

Kaki-ya

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, […]

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park