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Bingo Ankokuji Temple

3.5

16 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hiroshima Fukuyama-shi Tomochoushiroji 990-1

Ankokuji temples are Buddhist temples which were built in each province by Ashikaga Tadayoshi, brother to the shogun Ashikaga Takauji, to memorialize those who died in the years of war and fighting which occurred during the Northern and Southern Courts period. Records state this particular Ankokuji was founded by the priest Gukoku Osho in 1339 and was named the Kinpoji at that time. The temple experienced a decline but later received a significant donation from the samurai lord Mori Terumoto in 1599 and was restored to its former glory by Mori clan diplomat and Buddhist monk Ankokuji Ekei. The temple possesses numerous cultural properties, such as its Shakado hall; a rock garden; and a statue depicting the Amitabha triad, the temple’s principal object of worship. In spring, the cherry trees in front of the Shakado are lit up at night while in bloom, and the temple is a famous cherry blossom-viewing destination in the Tomonoura area.

参道脇に「國寶安國寺釋迦堂」の石碑が立ち、反対側の標識には「鞆町後地備後国安国寺前御幸二丁目」と仁丹の上に記されていました。その安国寺とあっては現在の釈迦堂前に広島県史跡指定の説明板が立ち由来が良くわかるようになっていました。臨済宗妙心寺派の境内に入るには山門側からとなっており境内は庭園風に整えられていました。
MAZDA Museum

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Akigunfuchuchou Shinchi 3-1

A museum in Fuchu City, Aki County, Hiroshima Prefecture. Come explore the history of automobile manufacturer MAZDA and enjoy some of the famous vehicles they created. Exhibits include history of the 1920s as well as engines and manufacturing technology. Reservations are required, so please contact in advance to make reservations before visiting.
Matsusaka House

4.0

15 Reviews

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Hiroshima Takehara-shi Honmachi 3-9-22

The former residence of a wealthy merchant who operated a variety of prosperous businesses, including salt making and sake brewing. Matsusakatei is located in Takehara City, Hiroshima’s Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, an area where the city’s old townscape is kept preserved. The estate was built at the end of the Edo period and was entirely remodeled in 1879. The structure is notable for its unique architectural design, including wave-like roof and lattice windows. Inside, the building is decorated in the elegant sukiya tea ceremony arbor style, which creates a subdued and soothing atmosphere.

竹原駅から徒歩15分ほど。町並み保存地区のメイン通り沿いにある。入館料300円。塩田経営や薪・石炭問屋などを営んでいた商家の住宅。文政年間(1818-1830年)の築で、1879年に現在の姿に改築。訪問時、竹原の町並み保存地区では「たけはら町並み雛めぐり」を開催しており、ここにも昭和の色々な雛人形が展示されていた。
Kameyama Shrine

4.0

14 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Kureshi Shimizu 1-9-36

"A Shinto shrine located in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Viewed as the patron shrine of Kure City, this Hachiman shrine is dedicated to Emperor Ojin, Empress Jingu, and Emperor Chuai. Located on a hill, visitors to the grounds can enjoy a sweeping view of Kure Bay. The shrine's grand Yabu festival is famous for its abundance of participants, leading to its nickname as the ""people festival."" During the festival, shrine parishioners carry a portable shrine with a straw barrel filled with new rice; meanwhile, messengers of the goods called ""Yabu"" poke and prod the barrel with bamboo poles, attempting to delay the parishioners. The contest between the parishioners and Yabu can last hours."

呉を一望に見晴らす高台に鎮座している氏神様。呉鎮守府の設置に伴い現在の入船山公園から移転したそうだ。歴代の鎮守府司令長官は着退任の際には参拝し、艦船将兵も呉への入出港の時は参詣、歴史は受け継がれ年頭には海自呉地方総監も参詣を行なっている
Taisanji Temple

4.0

14 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Nagae 1-11-11

Said to have been founded in the middle of the Heian period, Taisanji Temple is also called “Tenjinbo.” The temple has a Higiri Jizo statue, and many students come to pray for success when they have exams. To the left of the precincts there’s stone monkey images known as the “Goen monkeys.” Their funny gestures are the opposite of Nikko’s three monkeys who “See no evil, speak no evil, and hear no evil.” This invites good luck.

映画「転校生」のロケ地である御袖天満宮のすぐ近くにある尾道七佛めぐりの寺院の一つ。尾道七佛めぐりもいよいよ6番目となり残すは西國寺となったんですが、私の足がそろそろ限界近くになり、残念ながらここ大山寺が最後の訪問地となりました。御袖天満宮の石段はかなり急で上るのも下るのも大変ですが、ラッキーなことに御袖天満宮の境内からこちら大山寺が繋がっていたので簡単に行くことができました。どうやら大山寺...
Kairyuji Temple

3.5

14 Reviews

Travel / Tourism

Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Higashikubochou 22-8

Kairyuji Temple was established in 1245. In the temple there are the tombstone of Takemoto Yatayu, a Bunraku performer and the Okyozuka monument. As the Bunraku (classical Japanese puppetry) uses the hands, praying while stroking a certain part of the monument is said to improve a person’s artistic skills. A thousand-armed Kannon is the temple’s principle image, and it is an important prefectural cultural property. Other temple treasures including statues of Fudo Myoo (Acala, one of the Five Wisdom Kings) and Amida Nyorai (Amitabha Tathagata) are also must-sees. It is approximately a 10-minute drive from JR Onomichi Station.

Located on the hilly area near the JR tracks and adjacent to Jodoji-temple. The temple was founded in 1245 and entombs a Bunraku performer (traditional Japanese puppetry), Yatayu Takemoto. The temple...
WoodOne Museum of Art

4.0

12 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Hatsukaichishi Yoshiwa 4278

This art museum is located in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It displays various pieces such as modern Japanese paintings, Meissen porcelain, and Satsuma-yaki (Satsuma ware) from the Bakumatsu to Meiji periods (1853–1912). In addition, it holds not only permanent exhibits but also regularly has exhibitions. There is also a shop that sells original goods inside the museum. It is open from March to December every year and is closed during the winter.

岸田劉生麗子像がウッドワン美術館の顔、と思っていましたが、ガラスなど、知らない世界がどっさり。宮島パワートライアスロンの際に尋ねましたが、次はもっとじっくりと来てみたいと思いました。
JMSDF the First Service School (Former Imperial Naval Academy)

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Hiroshima Pref. Etajimashi Etajimachou Presence of country

Counted as one of the world’s three major naval academies the JMSDF the First Service School is located at the site of the former Imperial Naval Academy. There are many places to see such as the stately, red brick former Imperial Naval Academy Student Pavilion and the Great Auditorium. It is also used as a film location. Visitors are prohibited from touring the site freely, and are required not to leave before the tour ends. Give yourself plenty of time when you visit and follow the information from the guide.
Morikawa Residence

4.5

10 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Takeharashi Chuou 3-16-33

The Morikawa Residence is an exquisite mansion that was constructed between the Edo period and Taisho period. The Residence consists of eight individual buildings, including the main building, a building separate from the main building that contains several additional rooms, a teahouse, a storehouse, etc. The teahouse was designed by Fujian, a tea-master of the school founded by Kobori Enshu. The buildings at the Morikawa Residence preserve the elegant ambience of the Taisho period.

竹原市の邸宅のなかで一番立派な邸宅でした。大正時代の建築ですが、純和風です。部屋数が多く、縁側からは庭園も楽しめます。
Rantokaku Art Museum

4.0

9 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Kureshi Shimokamagarichou Minnosode 200-1

This is an art museum made of Japanese cypress encompassing Japanese architectural beauty. Works by Yokoyama Taikan, Fukuda Heihachiro and other artists representing Japanese modern art as well as works by local artists are exhibited. Also, music concerts are held on the third Saturday of every month.

Had a hard time finding information on anything other than the museums so we weren’t sure what to expect. The town that the museums are in is so lovely and the people were all so nice! We visited 4...
Shinshoji Zen Museum and Gardens

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Hiroshima Pref. Fukuyamashi Numakumachou Kamisanna 91

"The Shinshoji is a Buddhist temple located in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Founded in 1965, the temple's principal object of worship is a statue of Maitreya. Visitors can enjoy a Japanese sweet combo in a tea house on the grounds and also try the same Shinshoji udon noodles eaten by ""unsui"" itinerate trainee monks. The temple offers a Zen training experience as well as activity classes like zazen meditation and traditional sutra copying."
Kaifukuji Temple

3.0

9 Reviews

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Hiroshima Onomichi-shi Nishitsuchidocho 14-1

This Buddhist temple is located a 10-minute walk from Onomichi Station on the JR San'yo Main Line. Records state the ancient temple was founded in the Gen’o era (1319-1321). Said to have been founded by an apprentice of the wandering priest Niso, the temple is famous for its unusual grave containing three heads. There once were three thieves who gave their spoils to the poor, but eventually they were executed for their crimes in 1828. Their heads were buried next to the main temple, and local residents came to honor the thieves. It is said that praying to the grave can cure one of illnesses from the neck up, and even today an unending stream of people visit the grave seeking its miraculous power.

尾道駅から徒歩15分ほど。 1328年創建の時宗遊行派の寺院。本尊は阿弥陀如来。本堂は木造瓦葺き。本堂の左手には処刑された3人の義賊の首を祀った「三つ首様」と呼ばれる墓がある。この三ツ首様は首から上の病気平癒に御利益があるとのこと。
Schmoe House (Associated Exhibition Facility of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum)

4.5

6 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Ebanihonmatsu 1-2-43

This history museum in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City was opened in 2012. It is located inside one of the homes built by Floyd Schmoe for the citizens of Hiroshima after the atomic bombing. The building was restored and relocated to its current location. There, visitors can learn about the support that Hiroshima received from people around the world after the atomic bombing. Visitors at the museum, which is visited by many tourists, can receive a guided tour by the museum’s staff (reservation required).

終戦後、フロイド・シュモー氏の呼びかけに応じた国内外のボランティアが原爆で家を失った広島に建設した住宅や集会場の内、現存する最後の１棟。現在は本来の役割を終え、広島平和記念資料館の付属施設として、被爆後の広島に寄せられた海外支援を今に伝える役割を担っています。が、シュモーハウスとして、彼らの活動を今に伝えています。展示された１枚の建設現場写真に写っている以下のスローガン（英語）が、とても印象に残...
Asahiyama Shrine

4.5

6 Reviews

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Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinishiku Koinishimachi 12-10

"A Shinto shrine located in Nishi Ward, Hiroshima City which is dedicated to Empress Jingu among others. After the daimyo lord Mori Motonari visited the shrine prior to the Battle of Miyajima to pray for victory, the shrine came to be known for granting victory and success to worshippers. The shrine is also affectionately known as the ""carp shrine,"" a play on a name for the area, ""Koi,"" which can also mean ""carp."" In addition, the shrine is famously known as the source of the Hiroshima Carp baseball team's name and is visited by many worshippers."

西広島駅北口から徒歩5分ほど。創建年不明。神功皇后がこの地で休憩した際、献上した大きな鯉を見て喜んだことから「己斐」という地名が付けられたと伝わる。祭神は神功皇后、応神天皇、市杵島姫神、湍津姫神、田心姫神。鳥居は1907年建立。拝殿前まで約200段の石段が続いているが、それを上らず参拝できるように石段下に遥拝所が設けられている。拝殿・本殿は木造銅板葺き。絵馬堂は元拝殿で1843年築。己斐は児童文...
Abuto Kannon (Abuto Goddess of Mercy)

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Hiroshima Pref. Fukuyamashi Numakumachou Notohara 1427-1

At this Rinzai-sect Myoshin school Buddhist Temple in Fukuyama City, the principal image of worship is the Eleven-faced Kannon. Said to have been built by Emperor Kazan in 992, the temple has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The crimson lacquered Kannon Hall standing above the Seto Inland Sea and the rough rock face gives both a sense of thrill and picturesque beauty. It is said that praying at the temple will give mothers easy childbirth or bless couples with children.
Cenotaph for the A-Bomb Victims (Memorial Monument for Hiroshima, City of Peace)

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Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Nakajimachou In the Peace Memorial Park

This cenotaph located in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park is officially known as the Memorial Monument for Hiroshima, City of Peace. Constructed according to plans that fit the spirit of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial City Construction Law, the cenotaph inscription was determined in 1952 and an unveiling ceremony was held that year in August. The names of the atomic bomb victims are inscribed on a register in a stone chest that is under the granite hut, and the phrase “Let all the souls here rest in peace, for we shall not repeat the evil” is inscribed.
Shotoen Garden

3.5

7 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Hiroshima Pref. Kureshi Shimokamagarichou Shimoshima 2277-3

A Japanese garden on Shimokamagari-jima Island in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, which long served as a cornerstone of maritime traffic in the area as well as a port for Korean delegation to Japan and for samurai traveling to and from Edo. A circular garden built around a central pond, the Sannose Seto serves as a background. Visitors can enjoy the garden’s beautiful pines and scenery. There are several museums inside the garden which presents the history of Korean delegation to Japan, a museum displaying a collection of lamps, an art museum modeled after an Edo period guardhouse, and a porcelain museum.

「蒲刈島番所」は再現建築、朝鮮通信使への接待の記録をまとめた「御馳走一番館」、ランプを収集展示した「あかりの館」は上関町から移設した大庄屋の屋敷、そして、古伊万里を展示する「陶磁器館」は宮島から移設した町家家屋など４つの日本建築があり、目の前の三ノ瀬瀬戸を借景にした日本庭園とともに集約した展示館になっています。一つ一つの施設では、展示物を楽しむ、古い町家の内部を楽しむ、そして、庭園、蒲刈大橋や瀬...
Memorial Cathedral for World Peace

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Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Noborichou 4-42

The cathedral of the Catholic Noboricho Church in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture was completed in 1954 as a symbol for peace and a memorial to the victims of the atomic bomb. Wounded in the bombing himself, the Reverend Hugo Lassalle, proposed the idea, and with the support of the Pope, collected contributions from all around the world to build his church as a memorial to world peace. The modern and majestic architectural design fit for a new post-war era was designed by architect Murano Togo. The building has been designated as a national Important Cultural Property.
The Site of Koriyama Castle

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Hiroshima Pref. Akitakatashi Yoshidachouyoshida

This is the largest mountain castle Mouri Motonari built during the Warring States period in the Chugoku region. It is thought that the whole mountain became a part of the castle overlooking the Yoshida Basin in the middle of the 16th century. After the Battle of Sekigahara, as Mouri Motonari was forced to relocate to Bouchou, the castle was abandoned. At the foot of the mountain there is a statue of Mouri Motonari, as well as a stone monument related to the “Three Arrows” and tombs of the Mori family.
Hogenji Temple

4.5

3 Reviews

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Hiroshima Miyoshi-shi Miyoshimachi 1057

This Buddhist temple was founded in 1633 as the family temple of the Asano clan by Asano Nagaharu, the third lord of the clan. The temple’s grounds adjoin Ozekiyama Park and are dotted with cultural properties tied to the famed 47 ronin. An impressive weeping cherry on the grounds is said to have been planted by Oishi Kuranosuke, chamberlain of Ako Domain, when he visited the area on the occasion of Asano Nagaharu’s daughter Agurihime marriage to Asano Takuminokami, the man whose forced suicide instigated the events of the 47 ronin. The majestic tree stands 30-meters-tall and the temple’s grounds are one of the city’s leading cherry blossom-viewing destinations; the weeping cherry on the grounds of the Dairakuji Temple is also said to have been planted from one of this tree’s buds. Some of the temple’s many other highlights include the Gishido temple, which enshrines wooden statues of the 47 ronin; and a stone spire under which is buried the hair of Agurihime.

尾関山公園から坂を30ｍ下った場所にある臨済宗妙心寺派の寺で浅野家の菩提寺です。境内には浅野長治公の像や赤穂義士の大石義雄の手植えの松や本堂先の階段を登ると赤穂浪士４７人の出立の道を模した義士道や浅野内匠頭の正室である阿久利姫の遺髪が安置され、義士道と向い合せで瑤泉院(阿久利姫の落飾名)像等見所満載で、四十七士討入の12月前に訪れることができて良かったです。

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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.