7 places to experience nature and outdoor activities in Hiroshima City
2021-05-27 Management office
Hiroshima City also offers many opportunities to experience nature and outdoor activities.
You can play to your heart's content in the Setouchi's unique sea, the headwaters of rivers, forests with lots of nature left, and islands in the Setouchi area, so why not have a pleasant experience while feeling nature?
You can play to your heart's content in the Setouchi's unique sea, the headwaters of rivers, forests with lots of nature left, and islands in the Setouchi area, so why not have a pleasant experience while feeling nature?
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Hiroshima City National Guest House Yurai Lodge
You can enjoy barbecue on a one-day trip without any meal at Yurai Onsen, where great nature still remains.
Of course, you can also take a bath in a hot spring so you can go home smelling clean and soiled. This is a very satisfying outdoor activity where you can grill, eat, and play with the barbecue prepared for you while listening to the greenery and the murmuring of the river in the midst of the great outdoors.
The luxury of bathing in hot springs in the great outdoors
There is a course that includes a bathing ticket, so you can go home with a discount if you choose this course. The outdoor hot spring baths are free-flowing hot spring water, and you can see the greenery and hear the sound of the river as you enjoy the luxury of bathing in the midst of nature.
It's an extreme course to be able to prepare a barbecue and go home refreshed without having to clean up anything! Free drinks are available, but be careful if you are going by car. You can also stay overnight and the same barbecue course can be arranged for overnight stays.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Hiroshima City Kokumin Shukusha Yuki Lodge (Hiroshima City Kokumin Shukusha Yuki Lodge)
Address: 2563-1 Oaza Tada, Yurai-cho, Saeki-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 738-0721
Phone number: 0829-85-0111
Budget: from 2,750 yen per person
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The hotel is located along the Suiuchi River in Yurai Hot Spring. You can relax and feel nature in the great outdoors, barbecue with your own hands, and enjoy the hot spring baths before returning home.
URL： https://www.yuki-lodge.jp/Hiroshima City Ninoshima Rinkai Boys Nature House
Located on Ninoshima Island, a 20-minute ferry ride from Hiroshima Port, this facility offers a saltwater swimming pool, rowboat training, canoeing training, and outdoor cooking. There is also a swimming pool and a 65-meter-long waterslide, making it possible to enjoy the pool alone.
You can enjoy many outdoor activities in a full of nature on a boat. From the observatory at the top of the mountain, you can see the Seto Inland Sea and enjoy a spectacular view. The island is also satisfying as a trekking destination. The population of the island is small, with approximately 880 people.
The sea is beautiful, but it is also an island of sweets!
The island is closely related to the war, and visitors can also learn about peace. The most famous baumkuchen in Japan, Uheim's baumkuchen, was made by German POWs at the Nijima quarantine station. Since this is a learning facility where schools stay overnight, they also have a baumkuchen-making curriculum. The baumkuchen-making experience is available for individuals, but a minimum of 10 people is required.
The ocean alone offers many activities, but there is also a multipurpose plaza and athletic facilities.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Hiroshima City Ninoshima Rinkai Shonen Shizen no Ie (Hiroshima City Boys Nature House)
Address: 182 Nijima-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 734-0017
Phone number: 082-259-2766
Budget: 450 yen for ferry fare
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities: A small island with lots of outdoor activities. Come and play on an island where nature still remains.
URL： http://www.cf.city.hiroshima.jp/rinkai/Nanbara Gorge Campground
This campground is located near the center of Hiroshima City and has two campgrounds.
The campground has a river and river play, and is especially crowded in the summer. There are also toilets and cooking facilities that can be used free of charge as long as you bring your own equipment and materials. If you don't have camping gear, you can go during the daytime and barbecue.
The river water is crystal clear!
Anyway, the water is clean and the place is peaceful with lots of greenery, sunlight filtering through the trees, and birds singing, so it is recommended as a healing spot. You will return home with a boost of energy.
You can go barefoot and look in the river, try to find small fish, and you may even find a stream crab because of the beautiful water flow. There are also hiking trails to explore.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Nambarakyo Campground
Address: Minamihara, Kabe-cho, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima 731-0215
Phone number: 082-228-2111
Budget: Free
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and facilities: This facility offers camping in the forest. There is a river and hiking trails for nature walks.Hiroshima City Yurai Koryu Experience Center
The headwaters of the Ota River flow through Yurai Onsen, a hot spring located deep in the heart of Hiroshima. At the Exchange Experience Center located there, visitors can experience shower climbing, trekking, and other river and mountain activities to their heart's content. Omine, the highest peak in Hiroshima City, and even Miyajima can be seen from the top of the mountain.
You can also go around on an electric bicycle.
Electric bicycles are also available for rent so you can explore the town of Yurai.
All activities also come with a guide and a hot spring bath ticket, so you can go home after working up a sweat!
In summer, fireflies can be seen, there are more than 10 waterfalls, and the entire town is a place where you can enjoy watching Kagura (Shinto music and dance), bathing in hot springs, and eating.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Hiroshima Yukikoryu Exchange Experience Center (Hiroshima City Yukikoryu Experience Center)
Address: 2563-1 Oaza Tada, Yurai-cho, Saeki-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 738-0721
Phone number: 0829-40-6016
Business hours: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Budget: Okuyurai Shower Climbing Adults 9,000 yen Trekking 5,000 yen Insurance and bath ticket included
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities: You can shower climb toward the uppermost reaches of the clear Suinai River in the great outdoors. Enjoy an activity at one with nature!
URL: https://yuki-pla.net/Yanase Camp Ground
This campground can be used free of charge at any time without reservations. For this reason, many people bring only tarps and other items, cook barbecue and outdoor meals, play in the river and forest, and return home on a day trip, making it a campground that can be easily accessed. It is also possible to drive a car into the campground, and some people enjoy connecting their cars. It is very convenient to drive in quickly.
Campsite with the Ota River flowing through it
Yanase campground has the Ota River, where visitors can play in the river.
The area is surrounded by trees from which hammocks can be hung, and people stay overnight in hammocks. Toilets and cooking facilities are also provided, making this a comfortable place to camp.
The best thing about this campground is that there are many supermarkets and convenience stores nearby, making it easy to use. There is also a super public bath, making for a comfortable camping experience.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Yanase Campground
Address: Asakita-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 731-0234
Phone number: 082-504-2503
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: You can camp next to the Ota River. Convenience stores, supermarkets, and public bathhouses are located nearby for easy camping.Ninoshima Cycling Course
On Ninoshima Island, there is a bicycle path that circles the island. The distance is approximately 12 km, but it is not easy to go around because of the hills. If you find it easy, it is recommended to continue for two or three more laps. However, there are a number of spectacular viewpoints, and it is recommended to stop and take your time to enjoy the scenery as you ride. This is one of the few remote islands where you can get in touch with the tourist-friendly islanders.
Cycling by ferry!
The only way to get to Ninoshima Island is by ferry, so we take our bicycles on the ferry. I recommend it because it makes you feel like you are on a trip. The ferry ride is only 20 minutes, but the excitement of feeling like you are on a remote island never stops.
The additional ferry fare for bicycles is 160 yen.
"Facility Information "
Facility name: Ninoshima Cycling Course
Address: Unnamed Road, Ninoshima-cho, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 734-0017
Budget: Ferry Adults 450 yen Bicycle 160 yen
Space and Facilities: There is a cycling course that circles the small island of Ninoshima in the Seto Inland Sea. You can enjoy a pleasant cycling while feeling the sea breeze.
URL： https://www.ninoshimakisen.jp/cycling.htmlmogberry
This is a new strawberry picking facility in Hiroshima City. It is located in the nearest easy-to-get-to location from Hiroshima City and offers all-you-can-eat for 30 minutes. It is a great place for strawberry lovers. Condensed milk is given at the beginning, but if you want to add more condensed milk, it is sold by the piece, so you can keep eating as long as you like.
There are three types of strawberries: Beni Poppe, Yotsuboshi, and Akihime. You can eat fully ripe strawberries only when you go strawberry picking. The sweetest strawberries are the ones that have cracks near the hefty part.
Strawberries that are easy to take while standing, so they can be taken easily.
You can also use the technique of looking for the next strawberry while eating. Since you can pick strawberries while standing, you can enjoy picking strawberries comfortably without getting sore feet. Also, strawberry jam, strawberry butter, and grape jam are available for purchase as souvenirs. We are also working hard to make it a spot where visitors can enjoy grape picking all year round.
"Facility Information "
Name: mogberry
Address: 2285 Mita, Shiroki-cho, Asakita-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 739-1521
Phone number: 050-3748-8815
Hours of operation: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fixed rest day: Earth Day wishes
Budget: All-you-can-eat 30 min. Adult 2,000 yen
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Three kinds of strawberries, Benipoppe, Yotsuboshi, and Akihime, are available for all-you-can-eat in the strawberry house. Condensed milk can be sold by the bottle.
URL： https://mogberry.com/summary
Hiroshima's mild and temperate climate makes it comfortable to play outside.
Among them, there are many activities that allow you to easily get in touch with nature, as well as activities that allow you to become one with nature and get completely immersed in it, so please enjoy yourselves!
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