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Daiganji Temple

3.5

166 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Hatsukaichishi Miyajimachou 3

This is a temple of the Koyasan sect of Shingon, located in Miyajima Town, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is said that it was founded during the Heian period, but details are unknown. It is believed that in the Kamakura period the temple was restored by a priest named Ryokai; and the temple was responsible for the repair and construction of Itsukushima Shrine. The temple is also known to hold many Buddha statues such as a wooden statue of the Buddha of Healing, an Important Cultural Property. “Itsukushima Benzaiten”, one of the three major Benzaitens (Sarasvati) in Japan, transposed from Itsukushima Shrine due to the decree to separate Buddhism and Shintoism, is secured in the main hall, and is worshipped as the Goddess of Worldly Benefits. It is a spot where many worshipers wish for business prosperity, safety in the home, and fulfillment of major wishes.

Beautiful temple just next to the Itsukushima Shrine and well worth a visit. It has a beautiful authenticity and old world charm. Lovely wooden statue of a old man who looks a like a philosopher to...
Okunoshima Island

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Hiroshima Pref. Takeharashi Tadanoumichou

A small island four kilometers in circumference located within the boundaries of Setonaikai National Park. Known as Rabbit Island due to the 1,000 wild rabbits which inhabit it, Okunoshima is visited by large numbers of domestic and international tourists seeking to be soothed by the sight of these cute bunnies. There are also many rabbit-themed statues on the island which make for popular photo spots. At the same time, the island was the location of a poison gas plant operated by the former Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, and today many remnants of the army's facilities still stand. The Okunoshima Poison Gas Museum presents materials from that time period in an effort to convey to current generations the terror of war and the importance of peace.
Yamato Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Kureshi Takaramachi 5-20

A museum which presents the history of the city of Kure, which prospered as a shipbuilding town and which was the location where the battleship Yamato was built as well as numerous large tankers which served after the Second World War. A one tenth scale Yamato battleship model stands in the Yamato Hiroba in the museum and is the centerpiece of the museum’s exhibits. The first floor exhibition room presents historical materials relating to Kure from the end of the shogunate government up through Japan’s postwar period as well as a real Zero Fighter Type 62 and a Kaiten Human Torpedo Type 10. On the third floor, visitors can learn scientific and technological principles with a focus on ships via interactive exhibits such as a ship piloting simulator. The “Kaigun-san no Curry,” traditional Japanese naval-style curry sold in the museum shop, makes a popular souvenir.
Roadside Station Takehara

3.5

79 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Takeharashi Honmachi 1-1-1

This roadside station in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture is characterized by its abundant selection of local Takehara specialties including bamboo work masterpieces and sake. The attached restaurant features authentic French food made with local ingredients personally selected by the head chef.

国道185号沿いにあり、竹原の観光スポットである町並み保存地区からも近い。1階の売店と2階の観光情報コーナーで土産物などを販売している。こぢんまりとした道の駅なので、最近増えている大規模な道の駅を期待していくとガッカリするかも。
Former Bank of Japan Hiroshima Branch

4.0

129 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Fukuromachi 5-21

"Even though a mere 380 meters from the blast center, this was a robust building, so it did not receive structural damage. It resumed business operations two days after the blast and was used until 1992. It's one of the buildings in the blast that remains today. Designated as an Important Cultural Property by Hiroshima City, it is open to the public. In May of 2019, a permanent display of Hiroshima City materials, the ""Modern Hiroshima History and Migration to foreign countries,"" opened in first floor basement."

Bumped into this walking through the city streets, dont know if it had access, I didnt see any. it looks old enough to have been one of the surviving buildings, but dont think so.
Innoshima Suigun Castle

3.5

78 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Innoshimanakanoshouchou 3228-2

This is a museum modelled as a castle and exhibits materials related to Murakami, Innoshima. The castle was built in 1983 under the supervision of the historian, Tatsuya Naramoto. From the period of the Northern and Southern Courts to the Sengoku period, the Murakami Navy controlled the sea routes around this whole area, and they prospered as a “Suigun” (naval forces) kingdom. The main citadel is a naval archives, the outer citadel is an exhibition room and the corner tower is an observation platform.

因島の村上海賊の拠点です。城の中は資料館になっていて海軍に関する資料が展示されています。村上3家のそれぞれの歴史を調べてみると面白いかと思います。
Tenneiji Temple

4.0

117 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Higashitsuchidouchou 17-29

Tenneiji Temple, a temple of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism, located about 15 minutes’ walk from Onomichi Station, is said to have been founded by Fumyo Kokushi through donations by Yoshiakira Ashikaga in 1367. Yoshiakira built the temple as a five-story pagoda but it was later changed to a three-story pagoda known as Kaiunto, now designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The view from the tower overlooking the city and the sea is one of the highlights of Onomichi. The 526 statues of Buddhist saints in the Rakando Hall is a must-see. A so called Sasuri Hotoke-san statue (literally, “rubbing Buddhist statue”) stands to the left in the temple’s main hall, and legend has it that your illness will get cured when you rub the same part of the statue’s body to where you feel sick. From April through to May, the cherry blossom and peonies show their full splendor in the temple grounds.

Love the architecture of the temple. While its not a must see, if youre in town, its worth adding to your itinerary.
Ookunoshima Island Poison Gas Museum

4.0

87 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Takeharashi Tadanoumichou Okunoshima

This is an archive located on Ookunoshima Island in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The island was once a poison gas manufacturing plant of the former Japanese Imperial Army and producing a large amount of poison gas weapons until the end of the Second World War. It was opened in 1988 to convey the horrific past and sacrifice of many lives during the poison gas manufacturing process. The museum exhibits artifacts from officials at the time, and material related to poison gas production. On the island, there are also traces of canons, electric power plants, and poison gas reservoirs.

The museum is good for giving more context about the abandoned buildings scattered around the island, and the islands history. Most of the descriptions are in Japanese, but we were given a guide in...
Rest House

4.0

94 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Nakajimachou 1-1

This building was constructed in 1929 by Osaka’s Taishoya Gofukuten (a kimono shop), and features a ferro-concrete construction, which was unusual at that time. Sales areas with show windows occupied the space from the first floor up to the third floor, customers were allowed to enter with their shoes on, and the rooftop offered a view of the city. The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima in August of 1945, and as this building was only 170 meters from the bomb’s hypocenter, the roof was flattened, the interior was also destroyed and the entire structured burned down except for the basement. Somehow a prototype of the building was restored after the war and from 1982 it has been used as a rest house for the Peace Memorial Park.

Located right in the Peace Park there are washrooms as well as a tourist Info site. Upstairs there are also a couple of displays upstairs that was worthwhile visiting for free.
Irifuneyama Memorial Museum

4.0

69 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Kureshi Saiwaichou 4-6

A museum housed in the Former Official Residence of the Commander-in-Chief of the Kure Naval Station, a National Important Cultural Property built in 1905, located inside Irifuneyama Park a 13 minute walk from Kure Station. The museum building consists of a wooden Western-style structure as well as a Japanese-style hall. The Western portion of the building has a British-style exterior; the drawing room, decorated with rare “kinkarashi” gold patterned Japanese leather paper is a must-see. The grounds are also dotted with cultural properties and facilities where visitors can learn about the history of Kure since the Meiji period, including a hall dedicated to local culture, historical folk custom exhibit, and small clock tower once used at the former Kure naval arsenal.

静かです。亀山神社が、昔し鎮座していた場所です。来場者が少なく、ゆっくり見ることが出来ます。職員は入船山の事をあまり知らないようで、説明看板も少なく、残念です。食事などをすることはできません。お茶の販売機は有ります。夏、冬は、冷暖房の設備がない為、服装に気お付けて下さい。
Taichoro Reception Hall

4.5

91 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Fukuyamashi Tomochou Tomo 2

This is a temple which was considered to have been built by Kuya Shonin in the middle of the Heian period. The Taichoro Reception Hall was built in 1694 as the reception hall of Fukuzenji Temple, and it was used as a reception hall to host Korean envoys. As the building and related artifacts from the time of the envoy have been preserved, the hall was designated as a National Historic Site as the “historic ruins used for the Korean envoy on the grounds of Fukuzenji Temple” in 1994.

Tomonoura is not well known to people from Eastern Japan or foreign visitors, but its a very pretty town and worth visiting. The view from this temple is beyond expression. Literally, its a...
Roadside Station Mihara Shinmei no sato

4.0

26 Reviews

Transportation

Hiroshima Pref. Miharashi Itosaki 4-21-1

This roadside station is in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. At the local goods shop you’ll find fresh seafood caught from the Seto Inland Sea as well as fruit and vegetables from local farmers. In the restaurant and fast food corner, they create and serve dishes using local seasonal ingredients, and their octopus dishes, such as the octopus tempura rice bowl or their octopus tempura curry, are very popular.

今回はタコ飯が買えませんでしたが、タコのてんぷらとたこ焼きは買いました。この時期は柑橘類が多く、試食が半端なく出来ました。
Roadside Station Takano

4.0

40 Reviews

Transportation

Hiroshima Pref. Shoubarashi Takanochoushimonde 49

A roadside station in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Along with receiving tourist information, enjoy shopping at the Wai Kogen Ichiba (Excited Highland Market), where you can buy fresh local produce and processed foods including apples and daikon radishes. Or enjoy a meal in this highland location at the attached cafe restaurant, whose lunch menu includes dishes made from local land-based foodstuffs.

道の駅たかのは、高速道路のインターチェンジを降りてすぐのところにある道の駅です。中国横断自動車道の尾道松江線は無料ですが、有料の高速道路でもETC2.0利用で道の駅がサービスエリアにもなるため、このような道の駅が全国的に増えています。庄原市高野町は、高野りんごの産地として有名ということで、高野りんごを使用したお土産物などがありました。人気の道の駅のようで、かなり混んでいて第1駐車場は満車だったため...
Jodo-ji Temple

4.5

52 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Higashikubochou 20-28

This is one of the leading ancient temples of the Chugoku region. Located in Onomichi City, Hiroshima, it is the head temple of the Senyuji school of the Shingon sect. It is said to have been founded by Prince Shotoku in 616 as is known as the temple where Ashikaga Takauji prayed for success in battle. The main temple building, with its Irimoya-zukuri (formal tile hip-and-gable roof) and Hongawara-buki (tile roofing in which round and square tiles are laid down alternately) and the two-storied pagoda are registered as National Treasures, and the main gate and temple hall containing the image of Amitabha are Important Cultural Properties. In fact, the temple has such high historical value that the entire grounds are designated as a National Treasure. The inner shrine at the top of the mountain offers a spectacular view of the townscape of Onomichi and the sea.

浄土寺の脇道から浄土寺山に登ることが出来ます。結構ハードなハイキングコースで、手入れがなされていないため薮が深い。「本当にここを登っていいのか」と半信半疑になりますが、そこの展望台から見る尾道は絶景です。眼下にトンビが舞い、遠く四国まで見えました。千光寺の展望台から見る景色より綺麗です。尾道市は、ここを手入れし、観光資源としてもっと活用すれば良いのにと、どうでも良いことを思ってし...
5-Days Children’s Museum

4.5

68 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Motomachi 5-83

This children’s science museum houses a planetarium, where shows are held four times a day on weekdays, and six times a day on weekends and holidays. They also have permanent displays and events designed to let guests familiarize themselves with science including science shows and science classes. They operate gatherings such as amateur radio and planetarium clubs to help bring people together.

Entrance fee was completely free, but not that much inside to entertain younger kids. Science exhibits which are hands-on but probably for upper primary and beyond. Small crawling play area infused...
Tomonoura

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Hiroshima Fukuyama-shi Tomochotomo
Fukuyama Art Museum

4.0

30 Reviews

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Hiroshima Fukuyama-shi Nishimachi 2-4-3

福山城の天守閣である福山城博物館を見学した後、天守閣の西側に降りたところにあるふくやま美術館に向かいました。博物館で見た「水野勝成と徳川四天王－神君家康の守護者達－」という展覧会の第二会場が、こちらの美術館で行われていたからです。水野勝成という人は、福山藩の初代藩主で、福山城を築いた人です。徳川家康を支え続けてきた人でもあります。この展覧会は、福山城の築城400年を記念し、藩祖である水野勝成...
Tahoto Pagoda

4.0

67 Reviews

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Hiroshima Hatsukaichi-shi Miyajimacho 1-1

This two-tier, National Important Cultural Propert-designated pagoda stands on a hill on the west side of Itsukushima Shrine. Records state the pagoda was built by the priest Shukan in 1523. The basic shape of the pagoda’s exterior is purely Japanese in style, while the detailing displays Zen-style characteristics; it is also unusual in its construction consisting of a round upper level, square lower level, and square upper and lower roofs. The pagoda is the place where the Sue army first took up position during the Battle of Miyajima; today, the area is famous for its cherry blossoms in spring. The pagoda is also lit up at night, and many tourists take photographs of Itsukushima Shrine with this beautiful tower in the background.

A lovely stop on your way around. An enchanting little pagoda surrounded by cherry blossoms while we were there
Myooin Temple

4.0

46 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Fukuyamashi Kusadochou 1473

A Buddhist temple in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The principal object of worship in the Shingon sect Daikakuji school temple is the Eleven-Faced Kannon Bosatsu. First established in 807 by Kukai the main hall and five-story pagoda have been designated National Treasures of Japan. The standing statue of the Eleven-Faced Kannon Bosatsu has also been designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan. When the Shoin (lecture hall) and Kuri (kitchen and living quarters) are open to the public on the third Saturday of every month, you can receive information about the temple and hospitality from volunteer members of the Myooin Temple Appreciation Society.

草戸稲荷神社の隣にある由緒正しいお寺。こちらは国宝が2つもあるのに、神社に比べ空いてました。国宝の本堂、五重の塔は14世紀のものです。かなり状態はよく五重塔は日本で5番目に古い塔だそうです。でも拝観料無料というのがよいですね。
Fukuromachi Elementary School Peace Museum

4.5

55 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Fukuromachi 6-36

An elementary school (the former Fukuromachi Senior Elementary School) in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, situated just 460 meters from the atomic bomb blast center. All of the wooden school buildings were destroyed by the blast from the atomic bomb and a large number of children and teachers who failed to evacuate were killed. The outer shell of the west wing of the school building with its reinforced concrete was all that remained. It was used as a relief center for victims of the blast and as a place to search for lost relatives and students. Even today you can still see the messages that people wrote with chalk remaining on the walls. Part of the west wing is now open to the public as a museum where visitors can see the message walls and other things from that devastating day.

This was on my shortlist of must see places in Hiroshima and I visited it before the former Bank of Tokyo and the Peace Memorial Museum. The individual accounts of pupils, staff and residents are...

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Hiroshima Areas

There is more than meets the eye awaiting any Hiroshima-bound traveler. Kicking off in Hiroshima city, the Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, and Shukkeien Garden offer a couple of days of exploring; however, the real beauty lies along the southern coast of the prefecture. There, a series of islands spreads across the Seto Inland Sea: from the mysterious sea-submerged Great Torii Gate at Miyajima Island to the first half of the islands that connect Honshu to Shikoku via six spectacular suspension bridges.