Coast / Beach Spots in Hiroshima Area

  • Setoda Sunset Beach
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Setodachoutarumi
    This beach is located in the Seaside Sport Park in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and has almost 800 meters of white sand beach along with crystal clear waters, leading it to be chosen as one of Japan’s top 88 beaches. There are shower facilities, locker rooms and restaurants on site. The beach is a famous location to watch the sunset and draws large crowds. It is open from July to August every year.
  • Tomonoura Beach
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Pref. Fukuyamashi Tomochou Ushiroji Senzurushima Tanoura
    "This port town is located on the southeastern edge of the Numakuma Peninsula. It is characterized by the many historical sites, shrines and temples that dot the area. You can see the Ota Family Residence, a nationally-designated Important Cultural Property, and Enfukuji Temple, which was used as a dorm for the Kishu clan when negotiating after the sinking of the Iroha-maru at the end of the Tokugawa period (1853-1867). In addition, there are many restaurants where you can enjoy dishes such as ""chirimen"" and specialty sea bream cuisine, and souvenir shops selling specialty products such as homeishu, traditional medicinal liquor. It is also known as the location of the movie ""The Wolverine"" starring Hugh Jackman."
  • Katsurahama Beach
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Pref. Kureshi Kurahashichou
    This sandy beach in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, is used as a swimming area during the summer. Its beautiful scenery made an appearance in the 8th century Manyoshu collection of poetry and has been selected for both Japan’s top 100 beaches and Japan’s top 100 scenes of white sand and green pines. There is also a nearby stone monument dedicated to the Manyoshu. The beach draws many tourists.
  • Nanaura Beach
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hiroshima Pref. Kureshi Yasurachouato
    This beach front is in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture. From this sandy beach with gentle waves, you can look across the water to the far shores of islands in the Seto Inland Sea including Toyoshima island and Kamagari island. This beach always draws crowds of swimmers during the summer season. There are a cafe in the area as well as BBQ spots along the beach where you can enjoy BBQ with making reservations in advance.
  • Mikasa-no-Hama Beach
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Pref. Hatsukaichishi Miyajimachou
    This beach is in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Through the approach to Itsukushima Shrine, lined with stone lanterns, there is a large Torii gate standing out in the water before you. You can play in the water around the Torii gate and walk right up close to it during low tide. The beauty of the setting sun with the Torii gate has made this a popular scenic spot.
  • Tsuchido Jetty
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Onomichi-shi Tsuchido 1-13
  • Tsutsumigaura Kaigan
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Hatsukaichi-shi Miyajimacho Suginoura
  • Tachibana Tsuri Ke Hama
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    Hiroshima Onomichi-shi Mukaishimacho Tachibana
  • Human Beach Nagase
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Pref. Etajimashi Noumichounakamachi
  • Nagaura
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima
  • Yabusakiura
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima
  • Aonoriura
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima
  • Taketa Ke Hama
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima
  • Koichi Ke Hama
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Kure-shi
  • Sotohama Kaigan
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Toyota-gun Osakikamijimacho
  • Shiro Ke Hama
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Toyota-gun Osakikamijimacho
  • Iri Hama
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Hatsukaichi-shi Miyajimacho
  • Otokoura
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima
  • Kashinokiura
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima
  • Koshibosoura
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima

Hiroshima Areas

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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.

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