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The Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine (both World Heritage) stand side by side. The islands of the Seto Inland Sea, oysters, and momiji manju sweets are beloved.

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Seasonal Picks🌸 Spring

Hiroshima Cherry Blossom Guide: Best Sakura Spots

Discover the most beautiful cherry blossom spots in Hiroshima. Spring sakura viewing guide…

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GourmetπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Hiroshima Local Gourmet Guide: おε₯½γΏη„Όγ

Discover Hiroshima''s unique local cuisine including おε₯½γΏη„Όγ. A food lover''s guide to the b…

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Rainy Day SpotsπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Rainy Day in Hiroshima: Best Indoor Spots & Activities

Don't let the rain stop you in Hiroshima! Discover top indoor attractions including εΊƒε³ΆεΉ³ε’Œθ¨˜εΏ΅β€¦

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GourmetπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Hiroshima Food Guide: Okonomiyaki, Oysters & Mazesoba

Hiroshima's layered okonomiyaki is distinct from all other versions. Add world-class oyste…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Itsukushima Shrine and Miyajima: Aki's Miyajima Where World Heritage Floating Torii Shines

Miyajima (Itsukushima) in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima is a UNESCO World Heritage island kn…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Hiroshima Okonomiyaki: Layered Savory Pancake Piled with Ingredients, Soul Food on the Iron Plate

Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, unlike Osaka's style, is characterized by "layered grilling" …

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Onomichi: Hillside Town and Cinema Sacred Site, Cat and Temple Tour Overlooking Seto Inland Sea

Onomichi City, Hiroshima is known as a city of slopes, temples, and cinema. Its unique lan…

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Sightseeing🌸 Spring

Shimanami Kaido: Spectacular Cycling Road Crossing the Seto Inland Sea

The "Nishiseto Expressway (Shimanami Kaido)" connecting Onomichi, Hiroshima and Imabari, E…

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Hiroshima City Recovery and Peace: Message Conveyed by Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park

Hiroshima City is a city of peace that magnificently recovered from the 1945 atomic bombin…

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Kure City and Battleship Yamato: Learning Japan's Modern and Contemporary History at Naval History Town

Kure City, Hiroshima is a naval port city that flourished as a Japanese Navy base. The "Ya…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Tomonoura: The Setting of Ponyo, Waiting Tide Port Retaining Edo-Period Port Town Atmosphere

Tomonoura in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima is an atmospheric port town with remaining Edo-perio…

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SightseeingπŸ‚ Autumn

Saijo Sake Brewery Street: Tasting SAKE at Red Brick Sake Breweries, One of Japan's Three Great Sake Regions

Saijo in Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima is one of Japan's three great sake regions along…

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Seasonal PicksπŸ‚ Autumn

Miyajima Autumn Foliage and Oysters: Enjoying the Island's Autumn with Autumn Leaf Viewing and Ocean Bounty

Miyajima's autumn in Hiroshima offers vibrant foliage at Momijidani Valley and delicious o…

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Sightseeing🌸 Spring

Fukuyama Castle and the Rose City: Castle Visible from Shinkansen Platform and One Million Roses

Fukuyama Castle in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima is a castle built right next to JR Fukuyama St…

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Seasonal PicksπŸ‚ Autumn

Sandankyo Gorge: Remote Spot of Chugoku Mountains, Spectacular Valley Woven by Cliffs and Deep Pools

Sandankyo Gorge in Aki-Ota Town, Yamagata District, Hiroshima is designated as a National …

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Seasonal Picks🌸 Spring

Sera Highland and Agricultural Park: Tourism Farm Enjoying Flowers and Fruits of Northern Hiroshima Prefecture

Sera Highland in Sera Town, Sera District, Hiroshima is a tourist destination with agricul…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Akitakata City and Yoshida Koriyama Castle: Visiting the Warring States Castle Town Associated with Mori Motonari

Akitakata City, Hiroshima is the base of Warring States warlord Mori Motonari, famous for …

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SightseeingπŸ‚ Autumn

Miyoshi and Shobara: Enjoying Fog, Hibagon, and Thousand-Year Cherry Blossoms in the Depths of the Chugoku Mountains

Miyoshi City and Shobara City in northern Hiroshima Prefecture is an area with unique natu…

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Sightseeing🌸 Spring

Hatsukaichi and Oono Natural Park: Enjoying Nature and Gourmet at the Gateway to Miyajima

Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima is known as the gateway to Miyajima, while also being a nature…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Innoshima and Murakami Naval Forces: Learning History of Maritime Warriors on a Shimanami Kaido Island

Innoshima, belonging to Onomichi City, Hiroshima is an island in the middle of Shimanami K…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Takehara: The Little Kyoto of Aki with Preserved White-Walled Streets

Takehara prospered through salt production in the Edo period and retains its beautiful whi…

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Etajima Island: Former Naval Academy and Beautiful Island Nature

Etajima retains the historic buildings of the Naval Academy that trained officers of the I…

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Mihara: Octopus Cuisine and Historic Castle Town Charm

Mihara City is famous for octopus raised in the rich Seto Inland Sea. This castle town kno…

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Sightseeingβ˜€οΈ Summer

Hiroshima Carp Culture: The Sacred Ground of the Red Helmets Loved by Citizens

The Hiroshima Toyo Carp is the heart and soul of Hiroshima citizens. From the history of t…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Park β€” A Journey of History and Peace

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, a sobe…

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Miyajima Misen β€” The Mystical Energy of Hiroshima's Sacred Mountain

Hike Mt. Misen on Miyajima island, where eternal sacred fires have burned for 1,200 years …

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Power SpotπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Itsukushima Shrine β€” The World Heritage Shrine with the Floating Great Torii Gate

Behold the iconic floating torii gate of UNESCO World Heritage Itsukushima Shrine on Miyaj…

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SightseeingπŸ—Ύ All seasons

Onomichi and Shimanami Kaido β€” A Scenic Route of Sea, Bridges, and Islands

Cycle or drive the famous Shimanami Kaido from Onomichi, crossing six islands via stunning…