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  • We are looking for people from all walks of life to represent and enjoy Hiroshima to its fullest! Come join our HIT Hiroshima Tourism Ambassadors and share your love for Hiroshima with many others!

    2021-10-12 Management office

  • As the summer heat fades away, the pleasantly mild autumn season has arrived. In Japan autumn is perceived as the season of excellent cuisine, reading, and sports, but it is also seen as the best season for travel. With the Covid pandemic raging on, outdoor activities and nature walks are becoming more and more popular as ways to relax and refresh yourself. Due to its location and rich nature, surrounded by mountains and facing the Seto Inland Sea, Hiroshima is gaining popularity as a travel destination. Especially in the fall season, there are many spots where you can enjoy viewing the autumn leaves. This special feature will introduce you to some of the wonderful experiences in Hiroshima for you to enjoy.

    2021-09-22 Management office

  • The rainy season has finally ended and it’s time to enjoy the summer. How will you spend your summer vacation this year? We believe it is not an overstatement to say that most of us are worn out and tired both physically and mentally due to the constant lockdowns and isolations. We could all use a bit of a break and refresh a bit in the majestic outdoors. For all those who feel like that we bring a special feature focusing on must-go places in Hiroshima, where you can do just that! Hiroshima is most famous for its two World Heritage sites, the Atomic Dome and Itsukushima Shrine. But there is much more to the city, with just a few steps you can find yourself out of the bustling city and in the grand nature that surrounds it. Outdoor activities that let you relax and unwind are becoming extremely popular and in this special feature we would like to introduce you to our pick of top 5 outdoor activities in and around Hiroshima.

    2021-07-12 Management office

  • We have gathered together a full range of facilities where visitors can experience the historical and other aspects of Japanese culture in Hiroshima City. There are also a few places in Japan where you can experience the spirit of Japanese culture, all of which are available for you to learn about. There are some that are easy to participate in and others that require a lot of energy, so be sure to give them a try!

    2021-05-26 Management office

  • Hiroshima has many traditional crafts that have been handed down over the years. All of them are first-rate crafts that have been polished over time, and some of the best traditional crafts in Japan can be found in Hiroshima's unique products. As "The Hiroshima Brand," Hiroshima's traditional crafts are being introduced to the world, and there is a wide range of traditional crafts, from fashionable items to items that you will want to use for a long time. Some of these traditional crafts of the Hiroshima brand can be seen actually being made, and some can be experienced, so please visit a traditional Hiroshima craft facility to see for yourself.

    2021-05-24 Management office

  • The night view can be a bit of a refreshing change of pace. Even if you don't usually think about it, stopping and looking at the night view can help you relax and unwind. We have collected night view spots in Hiroshima where you can see such night views. We have collected a variety of night views from above and factory night view spots where you can look up and see the night view.

    2021-05-21 Management office

  • Leisure facilities make it easy for people to do things they normally cannot do, such as moving their bodies, becoming one with nature, and outputting their emotions by drawing. Enjoy an active holiday with extraordinary leisure time. All facilities can be easily visited and played, so please choose the one you would like to visit and try! Please choose from the ones you think you would like to try. The time you spend choosing from among the many options will also add to the enjoyment of your leisure time.

    2021-05-20 Management office

  • You can leave behind your own unique photos, taken from your own angle of nature, art, and other formative objects, as well as historic shrines. Some of them can only be taken at this moment, but others can be created by you. Then as much as possible, isn't it also important to find a place where you can take pictures in a way that looks good? Here are some of Hiroshima's Instagram-worthy spots that will make your wish come true. Why don't you go out to leave your best picture taken in Hiroshima?

    2021-05-19 Management office

  • Art
    There are many art museums and art galleries in Hiroshima, including the Setouchi Art Festival. Here we introduce museums that are not formal and can be enjoyed in a relaxed atmosphere, so if you have a favorite museum, please visit it!

    2021-05-18 Management office

  • If you come to Hiroshima, there are some historical landmarks that you should definitely visit. They are some of the few places where you can experience the history of Hiroshima, so we have gathered together as many as possible for you to see and return home. Some of them are only open to the public seasonally, so be sure to pay attention to when they are open to the public.

    2021-05-13 Management office

  • Hiroshima is home to many delicious foods, but one of the most sought-after specialties is oysters. Oyster farming is thriving in Hiroshima, with 18,708 tons of oysters produced in 2009, or 62.7% of all oysters in Japan being farmed in Hiroshima. This makes it one of the best places in Japan to enjoy the freshness of delicious oysters. Oysters are in season from winter to spring, with March through April being the best time to eat them, and people from all over Japan come to Hiroshima to enjoy them. Here are some restaurants where you can enjoy oysters at their best.

    2021-04-21 Management office

  • Onomichi, facing the Seto Inland Sea, is not only home to the Shimanami Kaido. Of course, it is not only world-famous for its cycling paths, but also for its historic retro townscape, with its fashionable old houses and stores in warehouses, there are many hidden gems. Surrounded by traditional elegance and works of art that could be considered cutting-edge even today, why not embark on a journey to see for yourself the items that have been carefully selected to heighten your senses?

    2021-04-08 Management office

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