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
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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
Daisho-in Temple, Hiroshima
The famous temple of Miyajima It is said that Daisho-in Temple was founded by Kukai (also known as Kobodaishi). It is the famous temple of Miyajima, which is united with Itsukushima-jinja Shrine for many years, and has also been engaged in management of the shrine. It has been worshipped by powerful rulers such as the Ashikaga Shogunate family, Hideyoshi Toyotomi, Hirobumi … [Read more...] about Daisho-in Temple, 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
Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima
The World Cultural Heritage as a building conveyed the disaster of nuclear weapons Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima was registered into the World Cultural Heritage as a building which conveyed the disaster of nuclear weapons in 1996. Originally, the name of Atomic Bomb Dome was "Hiroshima product exhibition building". It was built as the facility which carry out … [Read more...] about Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima
Miyajima Momijidani Park, Hiroshima
Itsukushima-jinja Shrine is famous, but the "Momijidani Park" is also popular “Miyajima Island”, the tourist resort popular as the three most famous views in Japan. Itsukushima-jinja Shrine is famous, but the "Momijidani Park" (Colored Leaves Valley Park) of Miyajima is popular because colored leaves are beautiful. The very beautiful spectacle has spread in the Momijidani Park … [Read more...] about Miyajima Momijidani Park, Hiroshima