Tourist Information of Hiroshima

Onomichi is known as the "Temple Town, Slope Town, and Movie Town." It is packed with tourist spots in a small area, such as strolling through quaint alleys and slopes while visiting temples and shrines, and visiting nostalgic movie locations. On the island of Innoshima, "Oyama Shrine" and "Kannon-do Koiishi" are recommended as power spots, making it perfect for a girls' trip. The "Cycling Road" on the Shimanami Kaido is famous for being the first road in Japan to cross the strait, and on the 60km road, you can fully enjoy the scenery of the islands floating in the Seto Inland Sea.

Mihara is filled with popular tourist spots such as the historic temples and shrines, including the Mihara Castle Ruins, also known as the "Floating Castle." Takehara has prospered in the salt and sake industries since ancient times, and is known for its "Preserved District of Traditional Buildings," where old-fashioned houses still stand. Many people enjoy location hunting for dramas and anime here. A small island just 15 minutes away by boat is designated as a national park and is known for its 900 wild rabbits, attracting many tourists seeking relaxation from both domestic and overseas.

Hiroshima's two major World Heritage Sites, the "Itsukushima Shrine" and the "Atomic Bomb Dome," are the main tourist attractions. The Omotesando Shopping Street, located right near the Itsukushima Shrine, is full of Hiroshima's unique gourmet food, such as grilled skewers and the famous anago-meshi, as well as various types of momiji manju sold by each manufacturer, making it a great place for foodies. In the park in Hiroshima, there are many monuments erected to commemorate the victims of the atomic bomb, with the Atomic Bomb Dome, the Peace Bell, the Memorial Monument for Hiroshima, and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum being the most representative.

Fukuyama is full of spots that everyone can enjoy, such as a zoo in the mountains with rare animals and other family-friendly services. Tomonoura, which is loved by foreign tourists, has a nostalgic port town scenery that is said to be world heritage-class and has been used as a location for the movie "Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea" and Hollywood movies. It is also famous as a place sung in the Manyoshu, and its beautiful old streets have been selected as one of the "100 Beautiful Historical Landscapes of Japan."

Kure, a city known for building the battleship Yamato, is impressive with its huge ships floating on the sea. Since the Meiji era, there has been a naval school for navy soldiers, and the main tourist attractions are also related to the navy. Before the war, there were factories and bases of the former Japanese army, but now it has transformed into a city that retains the warmth of heritage and a port town. The area is full of attractions such as the Yamato Museum and the Kure Naval Ship Tour, where you can feel the atmosphere of pre-war times.

Miyoshi is known as an area with a long history dating back to the Yayoi period, with numerous ancient burial mounds found there, and facilities such as historical and folk museums are also well-equipped. Shobara is perfect for outdoor activities such as skiing and camping, as it is a heavy snowfall area, and there are hot springs in the surrounding area to soothe your tired body and mind. If you're interested in gourmet food, "crocodile" is known as a local dish, but in this region, it's called "shark," and you can enjoy it in various ways such as sashimi, rice with tea, and tempura.