Spots in Hiroshima Area

  • Kojoji Temple
    rating-image
    4.5
    33 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Setodachousetoda 57
    This temple is in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It is a Soto sect temple venerating Kanzeon Bosatsu, or Kannon the Buddha of Compassion, and although the main temple had been gone since the Meiji period, it was rebuilt in 2010. It is remarkable for its fusion of Japanese and Chinese architecture, and the only remnant of its original building, the three-story pagoda tower, is a designated national treasure.

    Pleasant enough temple and pagoda but only if you are in the area with some time to spend. Nice walk up the hill through the trees.

  • Jiko-ji Temple
    rating-image
    3.5
    38 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Nishitsuchidouchou 9-2
    This is an old temple with an impressive, grand stone gate called Jiko-ji Temple, which is one of the seven Buddha monuments of the Onomichi tour route. It is famous for its blooming hydrangeas in the rainy season, and is also known as Hydrangea Temple. The Nigiri Buddha experience, making hand size Buddha clay statues while making wishes, is also popular.

    尾道駅から徒歩5分ほど。 承和年間(834-848年)に天台宗の寺院として創建。1382年に浄土宗に改宗。本尊は五劫思惟阿弥陀如来。「尾道七佛めぐり」の一寺。山門は竜宮門の一層部分だけになった(上層部の櫓がない)ような不思議な造形。裏山のから切り出した36枚の花崗岩でできているとのこと。本堂は木造瓦葺き。 尾道出身の女性画家・平田玉蘊(1787-1855年)の菩提寺であり、境内にはその作品を展示す...

  • Buttsuji Temple
    rating-image
    4.5
    28 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Pref. Miharashi Takasakachou Motoyama 22
    A Buddhist temple in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. This Rinzai sect temple is primarily dedicated to the worship of Shakanyorai and was established in 1397. The main temple hall has been designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan. The temple draws visitors year-round and is often bustling with people searching for tales of history. The temple is especially well known as a place to visit during autumn for its variety of colors of changing leaves.

    The walk from the bus stop takes you under some lovely overarching trees. Allow a lot of time for wandering and photographing. The momiji against the buildings make for wonderful images. Rows of...

  • Takehara Municipal Museum of History and Folklore
    rating-image
    3.5
    34 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Pref. Takeharashi Honmachi 3-11-16
    This retro modern building with extraordinary white walls was built in the early Showa period as a library. In the facility, materials regarding the history and folk customs related to the Takehara area, Akou salt that brought prosperity and the salt pans are displayed.

    Theres not much to do/see in this town and I went on a daytrip including Rabbit island and so this museum was included. Its all in Japanese and very small, not much to see...I wouldnt go. I would...

  • Roadside Station Yogansu Hakuryu
    rating-image
    4.5
    8 Reviews
    Transportation
    Hiroshima Pref. Miharashi Daiwachouwaki 652-3
    A roadside station in Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture that sells local produce including lotus root and peaches, and their original brand of local specialty products made from adlay. The restaurant offers Italian cuisine including stone oven pizza and pasta. Their fragrant adlay soft serve ice cream is also popular.

    パラパラと人がいました。野菜の販売やイタリアンのレストランもあり、小さいながらも旅を楽しめます。ソフトクリームが美味しかったです!

  • Misode Tenmangu Shrine
    rating-image
    4.0
    28 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Nagae 1-11-16
    Located in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, the Misode Tenmangu Shrine is a shrine dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning. Legend says that in 901, Michizane, who was relegated to Dazaifu, stopped by Onomichi on his way to Dazaifu and gave away one kimono sleeve as thanks for the warm hospitality he received there. In the grounds of the shrine are 55 stone steps, each one a block of stone five meters in length, some rare pieces of formative art and spectacular views overlooking the city. The shrine is also known as the setting for the film, I Are You, You Am Me, directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, and as the stage for some animations, which is why it has become so popular with tourists.

    大林宣彦監督の尾道三部作の映画「転校生」で主人公の二人が石段を転げ落ち、二人の身体と心が入れ替わってしまうと言う名シーンの舞台となった場所です。 映画「転校生」は1982年(昭和57年)に公開された映画なので40年近い昔の映画ですが、いまでもそのシーンは良く覚えているので、訪問できて超感動です。 実際に見た石段は結構急で、この階段を転げ落ちると大怪我しちゃうのではと思わせるほどの階段でした。 階...

  • Natural Hot Spring Miyahama Benimansaku no Yu
    rating-image
    3.5
    15 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Hiroshima Pref. Hatsukaichishi Miyahamaonsen 2-2-1
    This day spa in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture is equipped with nine baths to enjoy, including an open-air baths with sweeping views of the waters of Ono Seto. The spa is also equipped with a scenic terrace garden, a restaurant, and more. Due to its location near Itsukushima (Miyajima) Island, many people visit the spa after a day of sightseeing.

    夕方お風呂に入りにべにまんさくの湯に行きました。少し人は多かったですが、ここは宮島を見ながらお湯に入ることが出来て景色のよいお風呂です。塩分を感じるお湯で少し塩素の匂いがしますが、お風呂も大きくてゆったりと入ることが出来ます。良い場所だと思います。露天ぶろや内風呂があり、お湯の温度も40度前後で少し温めの長く入れるお湯です。 夕飯に、べにまんさくの湯のお食事処のわたやさんでお弁当を買いました...

  • Onomichi City Museum of Art
    rating-image
    3.5
    18 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Nishitsuchidouchou 17-19 In the Senkoji Park
    It is a museum located in the Senkoji Park in Onomichi City. It was built in 1980 using the former NHK Onomichi Broadcasting Station site. In 2003, the buildings were renewed with designs by architect Tadao Ando, and both the main building and new building have become a symbol of Senkoji Park. An exhibition was held to introduce high quality art regardless of country or genre. The museum stores many art pieces familiar to Onomichi.

    Located near Senkoji temple and can be accessed by cable car. They held an exhibit on Reiji Hiramatsus works that are a part of the town museum in Yugawara. The vivid artwork was striking and worth...

  • Oyama-jinja Shrine
    rating-image
    4.5
    12 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Innoshimahabuchou 1424-2
    This shrine is located in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, and is dedicated to Oyamazumi no Okami. It is also famous as the largest shrine for architecture in Setouchi. In addition, at the Oyama Jinja Reitaisai held every October, many worshippers come to visit centered on local residents.

    大山神社(おおやまじんじゃ)は、広島県尾道市因島土生町(ひろしまけんおのみちしいんのしまはぶちょう)にある神社だ。大山神社(おおやまじんじゃ)の祭神は、大山積大神(おおやまづみのおおかみ)773年に大三島から勧進されたという、因島で最古の神社だ。境内社として自転車神社や耳明神社(みみごじんじゃ)が鎮座する。 2022年2月26日、この日は白滝山を歩いた。 そこから車で、大山神社にやってきた。大山...

  • AQ’A Hiroshima Center City
    rating-image
    3.5
    27 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinakaku Motomachi 6-27
    A shopping mall located in Kamiya-cho in the heart of Hiroshima City. A well-known Hiroshima destination, the exterior of the building bears a design modeled after the scales of a carp. Mall tenants include a variety of fashionable apparel shops with a focus on women's clothing; a wide variety of restaurants, from Western fare to restaurant's serving Setouchi cuisine; as well as boutiques, bookstores, and even a comprehensive medical center. The medical center is conveniently open even on Saturday afternoons and Sundays. The Sogo Hiroshima Store operates on floors B1, 2, 10, and the roof. There's also a bus terminal on the third floor, making access highly convenient.

    猛暑の中、夕方までの2時間を過ごしました。 SONY PLAZAやセレクトされたインナーショプ。ウィンドウショッピングでしたが、主人は紀伊國屋書店で趣味の探索をしていました。 夕暮れになり八丁堀方面へ行き広島名物の小鰯やお好み焼きの店、ハシゴして食べ歩きしました。

  • Mariho Aquarium
    rating-image
    4.0
    8 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashinishiku Kanonshinmachi 4-14-35 within Hiroshima marina hop
    This aquarium is in Nishi Ward, Hiroshima City found in the Hiroshima Marina Hop mall. Here you’ll find dynamic aquarium setting on display, where you can view realistic underwater sceneries and the activities of aquatic animals. Learn about the lives of the fish that live in coral reefs during their educational underwater show performed multiple times every day. The whole aquarium can be rented after closing as a hall for gatherings or year-end-parties..

    My daughter had to go to a zoo, aquarium or like for a homework assignment so we came here. It was a hot day and inside was cool and comfortable. You wont find this aquarium on any top ten list, but...

  • Ujina Natural Onsen Honoyu
    rating-image
    4.0
    5 Reviews
    Accommodations / Hot Spring
    Hiroshima Pref. Hiroshimashiminamiku Ujinahigashi 3-4-34
    This day-trip hot spring facility is located in Minami Ward, Hiroshima City. A natural hot spring with water flowing directly from the source, it has various baths such as a rotenburo (open-air bath), carbonated spring and sauna. In addition, there is a resting space, restaurant and coin-operated laundromat, allowing you to relax. It is used not only by local residents but also many tourists.

    広電に揺られ宇品二丁目で降りて、真っ直ぐ歩けば温泉に到着。800円でサウナにも入れるお手頃な温泉。ここはいいね!コロナの影響か、休日の午前中なのにあんまり人がいなかったので、のんびり出来ました。

  • Kure Municipal Museum of Art
    rating-image
    3.5
    24 Reviews
    Leisure / Hobbies
    Hiroshima Pref. Kureshi Saiwaichou In Funami Park
    This art museum featuring hexagonal brick walls is located inside of Irifuneyama Park in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Visits can see permanent and special exhibits that focus on the works of local artists. The museum also holds events such as the Citizen’s Gallery, an exhibition of works by local citizens. Known fondly as “Museum Road,” the hilly road near the museum is has been selected as one of Japan’s Best 100 Roads.

    呉駅から徒歩10分ちょっとのところにある呉市立美術館です。『この世界の片隅で』展を見に行ってきました。 平日の朝イチ。観覧者は私だけでした。チケットはHPクーポン使い400円でした。 漫画の原画が沢山展示され、当時の時代背景が説明されてるのが良かったです。館内は写真撮影禁止でした。

  • Miyajima Traditional Crafts Center
    rating-image
    4.0
    22 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Pref. Hatsukaichishi Miyajimachou 1165-9
    The Miyajima Traditional Crafts Center sells and displays local specialty products from Miyajima such as wooden ladles, Miyajima carvings, and pieces made on a potter’s wheel or lathe. The center is located about one minute on foot from Miyajima Pier in Miyajima Town, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Aided by experienced craftsmen, tourists can have a go at making their own Miyajima carvings or wooden ladles, or even try making some momiji manju cakes. An ideal gift and souvenir of your time here. Advance booking is required for the hands-on activities which last for about one hour.

    My sister and I heard that you could learn how to make manju (a sweet cake filled with a sweet filling) for about $8.00. When we went inside after disembarking from the ferry, we asked when the...

  • Onomichi Cinema Museum
    rating-image
    3.0
    28 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Pref. Onomichishi Kubo 1-14-10
    A cinema museum dedicated to movies located right next to the Onomichi City Hall in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The museum, housed inside a remodeled warehouse built in the Meiji period, was opened in 2000. The museum displays materials and pictures from movies connected to Onomichi as well as materials relating to the history of cinema. The facility also has film eight millimeter film, projectors, and cameras used in various generations of cinema. The museum’s mini theater screens movie digests and previews.

    市役所の通りを挟んで向かいにある蔵作りの映画の資料館で、外に実際に映画館で使われていた映写機が飾られている。歴史博物館との共通券500円を買い求めて入館した。メインの展示は、小津安二郎監督普及の名作「東京物語」で、ミニシアターではそのダイジェスト版が放映されている。その他、新藤兼人監督の「裸の島」などの資料や古き良き時代の映画ポスターなどが展示されているが、残念ながら大人の事情で大林宣彦監督の作品...

  • Fudenosato Kobo
    rating-image
    4.0
    21 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Pref. Akigunkumanochou Nakamizo 5-17-1
    A museum in Kumano Town, Aki County, Hiroshima Prefecture, where the traditional Kumano Brush is produced. Their permanent exhibit includes the Four Treasures of the Study, the ink, inkstone, paper, and brush, and they have demonstrations by practitioners of the craft showing how the brushes are made. Attached to the Museum Shop is the Kumano Brush Select Shop where they offer a variety of brushes including paint brushes, calligraphy brushes, and makeup brushes.

    筆の歴史や筆の作り方、筆に使われる動物の毛の違いなど筆に関する様々な情報を得ることができますし、筆で書かれた、または描かれた書や絵画を鑑賞することができます。もちろん色々な熊野筆を購入することもできます。筆マニアには必見の場所です。

  • Nunakuma Shrine
    rating-image
    4.0
    21 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Fukuyama-shi Tomochoushiroji 1225
    This ancient Shinto shrine is also known as the Tomogiongu. The shrine is said to have been established as a funeral site and shrine to pray for marine transportation safety during the reign of Emperor Chuai (149-200). It is also said that a Noh stage on the shrine’s grounds was a favorite play-viewing destination for mighty samurai lord Toyotomi Hideyoshi. Today, the stage is a permanent fixture, but it has been designated a National Important Cultural Property as the only extant disassemblable Noh stage in the country. The historic shrine is even noted in the Heian period “Engi-Shiki” book of laws and customs. Dedicated to Susanoo-no-Mikoto and Watatsumi-no-Mikoto, the shrine is known to locals as “Gion-san.”

    鞆の浦古寺巡りの途中、高台に神社が立つのを知り石段を上がって行きました。鞆の浦方面への眺望が開けた境内となっており、観光客の参拝もあるようでした。 猶、拝殿下の広場には「能舞台」が立ち重要文化財に指定されていました。

  • Kyukamura Taishaku Gorge
    rating-image
    4.5
    6 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Pref. Shoubarashi Toujouchoumisaka 962-1
    This resort hotel is located inside of Hiba-Dogo-Taishaku Quasi-National Park in Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. It offers large public baths, open-air baths with beautiful views of the sunset, and more. Its all-year-can-eat buffet, which focuses on using ingredients sourced locally in Hiroshima, is also popular. Guests can go sledding on the park’s large grassy space or participate in one of the free recreational activities the hotel organizes each day. The park and the hotel are visited by many tourists.

    家族で楽しむには最適の宿泊施設と思います。食事もバイキング形式を選択できますし、キャンプファイヤーのアトラクションなど、コテージに泊まったら、小さな子は大喜びでしょう。

  • Youme Town Hatsukaichi
    Shopping
    Hiroshima Pref. Hatsukaichishi Shimohera 2-2-1
    This shopping mall in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture is managed by IZUMI Co Ltd. which runs a chain of supermarkets and whose headquarters are in Hiroshima City. Along with a vast supermarket 1,200 tsubo (almost 4,000 square meters) in size, there are also fashion stores, general goods stores, and a hobby area, meaning there’s something for every age to enjoy.
  • Fukubijin Sake Breweries
    rating-image
    4.0
    21 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Hiroshima Higashi-hiroshima-shi Saijohonmachi 6-21

    酒蔵通りから線路側に1本入った通り沿いにある。 大正6年(1917年)創業。店内にはコイン式の有料試飲機がある。カウンターでコイン(1枚100円)を購入すると、そのコインで1杯(30ml)試飲できるようになっている。

Hiroshima Areas

around-area-map

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.

Hiroshima Photo Album

Browse Interests