Hiroshima
Featured places: Hiroshima City, Fukuyama City, Tomonoura Village, Onomichi City, Seto Inland Sea Islands, Takehara City, Miyajima/Itsukushima Island, etc.
Hiroshima City can be reached from Osaka by Shinkansen in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Hiroshima City
Located at the atomic bomb’s epicenter, the park features the A-Bomb Dome, memorials, museums, and tranquil spaces honoring victims and promoting nuclear disarmament.
Hondori Shopping Street
Hiroshima City
Covered pedestrian arcade lined with shops, cafés, and local eateries—offering fashion, souvenirs, and street food in a lively atmosphere just steps from Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
Shimanami Kaido Cycling
Island-hopping cycling trail over the Seto Inland Sea—suitable for all skill levels and bike rental is available. Featuring ocean views, suspension bridges, and local food stops.
Mount Senkoji Ropeway
Onomichi City
Scenic ropeway ride leading to panoramic views of Onomichi and the Seto Inland Sea—ending near Senkoji Temple and a mountaintop park known for cherry blossoms.
Lemon Farm
Onomichi City
Sun-kissed hillside farm overlooking the Seto Inland Sea—offering lemon-picking experiences, citrus-based treats, and insight into Japan’s top lemon-producing region.
Kōsanji Temple
Onomichi City
Kōsanji Temple features vibrant architecture, underground cave of 1,000 Buddhas, and all-white marble garden overlooking the Seto Inland Sea—blending spirituality, art, and coastal beauty.
Temple Walk
Onomichi City
Historic hillside trail connecting over 20 temples through narrow alleys, stone steps, and residential streets—offering scenic views and cultural charm.
Island Hopping
Ferry-friendly journey through scenic islands in the Seto Inland Sea—featuring art sites, cycling routes, coastal towns, and local cuisine.
Rabbit Island
Tranquil island in Seto Inland Sea known for its hundreds of free-roaming rabbits, offering coastal trails and historical ruins.
Takehara City
Historic port town known as “Little Kyoto of Aki”—featuring preserved Edo-period streetscapes, traditional merchant houses, and sake breweries.
Setouchi Golf Resort
Takehara City
Seaside golf course overlooking the Seto Inland Sea—featuring scenic fairways, ocean breezes, and relaxed play with views of islands and passing ships.
Zen Museum
Fukuyama City
Zen museum set in serene gardens—featuring a relocated 17th-century temple, teahouse, and contemporary pavilion. Explore Zen master artworks, join meditation sessions, and enjoy Zen-style udon.
Tomonoura
Fukuyama City
Seaside village with a preserved Edo-period harbor—featuring historic homes, scenic views, traditional temples, and local charm that inspired Studio Ghibli’s Ponyo.
Blacksmith Studio
Fukuyama City
Modern ironworks in historic Tomonoura—crafting anchors, furniture, and décor with traditional forging techniques. Features a showroom, lounge, and outdoor kitchen.
Miyajima Island
Sacred island known for Itsukushima Shrine’s floating torii gate—featuring deer-roamed streets, scenic hikes, traditional inns, and views of the Seto Inland Sea.
Recommended Food
Famous local delicacy from the Seto Inland Sea—enjoyed grilled, raw, in hot pots, or deep-fried as crispy kaki fry, especially popular in winter.
Famous local delicacy from the Seto Inland Sea—enjoyed grilled, raw, in hot pots, or deep-fried as crispy kaki fry, especially popular in winter.
Oyster
Fragrant, mildly sweet citrus grown in the islands of Seto Inland Sea—often used in local dishes, desserts, or drinks for a refreshing, zesty flavor.
Fragrant, mildly sweet citrus grown in the islands of Seto Inland Sea—often used in local dishes, desserts, or drinks for a refreshing, zesty flavor.
Setouchi Lemons
Mild, tender saltwater eel from the Seto Inland Sea—featured in anago meshi, a local specialty of grilled eel served over rice.
Mild, tender saltwater eel from the Seto Inland Sea—featured in anago meshi, a local specialty of grilled eel served over rice.
Anago
Recommended Accommodation
Set in a beautifully restored 140-year-old merchant estate—offering minimalist rooms with private cypress tubs, serene garden views, and a communal bathhouse.
Set in a beautifully restored 140-year-old merchant estate—offering minimalist rooms with private cypress tubs, serene garden views, and a communal bathhouse.
Luxury Ryokan
Onomichi City
Elegant floating hotel cruising the Seto Inland Sea—featuring wood-lined suites, seasonal fine dining, open-air baths, and ever-changing coastal views.
Elegant floating hotel cruising the Seto Inland Sea—featuring wood-lined suites, seasonal fine dining, open-air baths, and ever-changing coastal views.
Floating Hotel
Onomichi City
A boutique heritage hotel with a scattered concept—guest rooms and public spaces are spread across restored Edo–Meiji era buildings, incorporating ryokan-style features.
A boutique heritage hotel with a scattered concept—guest rooms and public spaces are spread across restored Edo–Meiji era buildings, incorporating ryokan-style features.
Boutique Hotel
Takehara City
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