Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture, which is one of the three scenic spots in Japan, is famous for its great red torii, which is also registered as a World Heritage Site. Actually, there is a high-class temple called "Daisho-in Temple" in Miyajima as a sacred place. Daisho-in Temple is located on the slope of Mt. Misen for 5 minutes from “Itsukushimajinja Shrine”, a world … [Read more...] about Daisho-in Temple, Hiroshima
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Hiroshima-jo Castle, Hiroshima
Hiroshima-jo Castle is a historic castle called "One of the Great Castle on the Plains in Japan" along with Nagoya-jo Castle and Okayama-jo Castle. In 1931 the castle tower was designated as a national treasure, but it was completely destroyed by the atomic bomb of the great war. After that, the castle has repeatedly restored and is now in a beautiful shape. The current castle … [Read more...] about Hiroshima-jo Castle, Hiroshima
Miyajima Momijidani Park, Hiroshima
A part of Miyajima and Itsukushima-Jinja Shrine are designated as World Cultural Heritage sites and are representative tourist spots in Japan. There is another popular sightseeing spot "Momijidani Park" in Miyajima. In the autumn leaves season, its beauty is attracting attention and bustling with a large number of tourists. "Momijidani Park" is about 5 minutes on foot from … [Read more...] about Miyajima Momijidani Park, Hiroshima
Mount Misen, Hiroshima
Hiroshima Prefecture Aki Miyajima, which is one of the three most scenic spots of Japan, has places of interest other than Itsukushima Shrine, a world heritage site. On this island there is "Mount Misen" which is a sanctuary of Miyajima faith which is also called "the space of miracles". "Mount Misen" is a venerable sacred place where Kukai (also known as Kobodaishi) opened. … [Read more...] about Mount Misen, Hiroshima
Hiroshima Museum of Art, Hiroshima
The Hiroshima Museum of Art opened in 1964. It seems that Hiroshima Bank, which celebrated the 100th anniversary of the same year, was founded as a memorial project of history that they walked with the region. In 1945, Hiroshima turned into a scorched earth in an instant by the atomic bomb dropping. For the past 30 years, Hiroshima has overcome the war and has been on the path … [Read more...] about Hiroshima Museum of Art, Hiroshima
Yamato Museum, Hiroshima
“Yamato Museum” in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture. The official name of the Yamato Museum here is said to be "Kure City Maritime History Museum." As tourists to Hiroshima continue to increase, the number of tourists to this Yamato Museum boasted by Kure City is also increasing. Kure city has flourished as a port town since the Navy Arsenal was established in Meiji era. Just … [Read more...] about Yamato Museum, Hiroshima
Kagura Monzen Touji Mura (The Town of Hot Spring Cure), Hiroshima
Akitakata city located in the northern part of Hiroshima Prefecture is a mountainous town near the center of Chugoku Mountains. In this mountainous area "Kagura Monzen Touji Mura" (The Town of Hot Spring Cure), there are natural hot springs, Kagura Dome, meals and inns. It's like a strange area where time has stopped just like this town. While traveling nostalgically, how about … [Read more...] about Kagura Monzen Touji Mura (The Town of Hot Spring Cure), Hiroshima
Mazda Museum, Hiroshima
You may want to know more about cars while you are watching the exhibition In the "Mazda Museum" located in the premises of the Mazda headquarters in Hiroshima prefecture, it is a museum where you can see the history of Mazda cars and learn about the engine structure and the process of car making. Even people who are not very interested in cars may want to know more about cars … [Read more...] about Mazda Museum, Hiroshima
Okuno Island (Rabbit Island), Hiroshima
It is called "island erased from the map", "poisonous island" and "rabbit island" Okuno Island (Rabbit Island) is the remote island in the Seto Inland Sea. It is located 3 km away from Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Because of the island is small, you can sightsee there if you have a day. It was designated as Seto Inland Sea National Park in 1934. Since World War I, it … [Read more...] about Okuno Island (Rabbit Island), Hiroshima
Senko-ji Temple, Hiroshima
Overlook Onomichi city, the Onomichi Ohashi Bridge, ship crossing the Onomichi Channel The Senko-ji Koen Park which can be called the symbol of Onomichi. From mountaintop observation deck, you can overlook Onomichi city, the Onomichi Ohashi Bridge, ship crossing the Onomichi Channel. There is the Senko-ji Temple founded in 806 in the hillside, and the way which goes down to … [Read more...] about Senko-ji Temple, Hiroshima