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Fukuyama, Tomonoura
Hiroshima
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Fukuyama, Tomonoura
Hiroshima
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Fukuyama, Tomonoura
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."
Fukuyama, Tomonoura
6 Highlights
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Tomonoura Lantern Tower
The number one symbol of Tomonoura
The stone lantern tower is about 5.5 meters high and made of stacked stones. It is a popular spot where visitors can feel its atmosphere anytime because it is lit every day.
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Tomonoura Lantern Tower
The number one symbol of Tomonoura
The stone lantern tower is about 5.5 meters high and made of stacked stones. It is a popular spot where visitors can feel its atmosphere anytime because it is lit every day.
02
Taichoro
The place where Ryoma Sakamoto actually negotiated
It is said that this is the place where Ryoma Sakamoto negotiated with the Kaientai and the Kishu clan during the "Iroha Maru Incident". The scenery that has not changed since the Edo period still fascinates many people, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery that makes you feel the history here.
02
Taichoro
The place where Ryoma Sakamoto actually negotiated
It is said that this is the place where Ryoma Sakamoto negotiated with the Kaientai and the Kishu clan during the "Iroha Maru Incident". The scenery that has not changed since the Edo period still fascinates many people, and you can enjoy the beautiful scenery that makes you feel the history here.
03
Goshiki-iwa of Sensui Island
The only five-colored rock in Japan
The rocks of five colors (blue, red, yellow, white, and black) extend for one kilometer along the coast, making it a popular power spot known only to a select few. This is the only place in Japan where you can see five-colored rocks, and there are only 55 such places in the world.
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Goshiki-iwa of Sensui Island
The only five-colored rock in Japan
The rocks of five colors (blue, red, yellow, white, and black) extend for one kilometer along the coast, making it a popular power spot known only to a select few. This is the only place in Japan where you can see five-colored rocks, and there are only 55 such places in the world.
04
Benten Island
An island that is always visible but can never be crossed
Named after the shrine dedicated to Benzaiten. Among the stone towers whose age is known, it is the oldest stone tower in the prefecture and has been designated as an important cultural property of the prefecture. At night, the temple is lit up, allowing you to enjoy its fantastic appearance.
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Benten Island
An island that is always visible but can never be crossed
Named after the shrine dedicated to Benzaiten. Among the stone towers whose age is known, it is the oldest stone tower in the prefecture and has been designated as an important cultural property of the prefecture. At night, the temple is lit up, allowing you to enjoy its fantastic appearance.
05
Funabashi
An Edo period funabashi (shipyard) that remains in Tomonoura
A funabashi is a place where the barnacles attached to the bottom of wooden ships are removed by burning them off, and where the moisture is removed from the ship's boards. Although it cannot be seen from the ground today, its location has been confirmed. It is a rare and valuable spot that has a funabashi.
05
Funabashi
An Edo period funabashi (shipyard) that remains in Tomonoura
A funabashi is a place where the barnacles attached to the bottom of wooden ships are removed by burning them off, and where the moisture is removed from the ship's boards. Although it cannot be seen from the ground today, its location has been confirmed. It is a rare and valuable spot that has a funabashi.
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Tomonoura Onsen
A hot spring with beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea
This hot spring boasts beautiful views of Benten Island and Sensui Island floating in the Seto Inland Sea. The spring source contains a lot of radium, which warms the body from the core and is effective for coldness and fatigue recovery. Soak in the open-air bath and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea while healing your tiredness!
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Tomonoura Onsen
A hot spring with beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea
This hot spring boasts beautiful views of Benten Island and Sensui Island floating in the Seto Inland Sea. The spring source contains a lot of radium, which warms the body from the core and is effective for coldness and fatigue recovery. Soak in the open-air bath and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea while healing your tiredness!
Recommended Spots
Local Cuisine
Tai Cuisine
Cuisine of sea bream caught by traditional fishing method in Tomonoura.
When it comes to specialties of Tomonoura, it's sea bream. Sea bream is caught by a traditional fishing method that remains only in Tomonoura. As it is a region famous for sea bream, you can taste it in various dishes. Try sea bream sashimi, sea bream rice, sea bream tea rice, simmered dishes, and other dishes with sea bream!
Uzumi
Fukuyama's local cuisine where the ingredients are buried under rice.
"Uzumi" is a local cuisine of Fukuyama, where the ingredients are buried under rice and eaten. It is said to have originated from the prohibition of luxury, where the ingredients were hidden under rice. At first glance, it looks like just rice, but when you eat it, tofu, taro, shiitake mushrooms, and other ingredients come out. Nowadays, it can be enjoyed in various styles, including Japanese, Western, and Chinese cuisine!
Bingo Fish
25 types of fish recommended by fishermen.
"Bingo Fish" refers to seafood caught in four cities, including Fukuyama City, and 25 types of fish recommended by fishermen throughout the four seasons. From spring to summer, you can enjoy red sea bream, Japanese Spanish mackerel, and sea bass, among others. From autumn to winter, you can enjoy a variety of fish dishes, including scabbard fish and black porgy.
Fuku Tsumami
A dish made with local ingredients from Fukuyama to accompany drinks.
It is a dish made with local ingredients from Fukuyama to accompany drinks. There is a wide variety of options, such as tempura made with nebuta and chiichii squid, deep-fried kwai, gas ten, and tai chikuwa. They are small and easy to eat, and you will definitely get hooked. It is also recommended as a snack with alcohol.
Bingo-eats
Easy gourmet using local ingredients in Bingo region.
This is an outdoor gourmet made using local specialty products in the Bingo region. It was designed to be easily eaten while traveling. You can enjoy Coppé bread with Hōmyōshu or Kuwai, or soft serve ice cream with Shine Muscat grapes. They are all easy to enjoy, so they are recommended as a snack.
Basic Information
Hotel Average Cost
¥7,286
Average Budget
(1 night, 2 days)
(1 night, 2 days)
¥27,807
Best Season
3~7 Month
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