Hiroshima Sightseeing Info
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Miyajima, one of the World Heritage sites in Hiroshima Prefecture, is visited daily by many tourists from Japan and abroad. Visitors can enjoy both sightseeing and gourmet food, such as visiting the classic Itsukushima Shrine and eating Miyajima's specialties such as oysters and nigiriten (nigiri tempura). Visitors vary from family and friends, to solo travelers, to students on school excursions. We have introduced everything from classic spots to hidden gems, so please take a look at them for reference.2022-09-16 Management office
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Hiroshima has long been famous for okonomiyaki, momiji manju, sake, and Onomichi ramen, and more recently, soupless dandanmen and sweets made with Setouchi lemons have become popular. Oysters are an indispensable part of Hiroshima Prefecture's many specialties! Hiroshima boasts the largest production of oysters in Japan, so there is no way you can leave without trying one. In this issue, we will introduce four recommended oyster lunch restaurants in Hiroshima.2022-09-08 Management office
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Miyajima is one of Hiroshima's most popular tourist destinations! Miyajima is always crowded with people from both inside and outside of the prefecture. You can visit the Itsukushima Shrine, a World Heritage Site, be healed by fish at the Miyajima Aquarium, and play with deer all over the island, and you will never get bored even if you stay for a whole day. After arriving at Miyajima, you can enjoy eating oysters and nigiriten (nigiri tempura) in the shopping street leading to Itsukushima Shrine, and you will feel as if you are at a festival. Stylish cafes are popping up one after another on Miyajima. Here are five cafes we recommend for a short break after a long day of walking.2022-09-05 Management office
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Hiroshima Prefecture flourishes as the center of the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, with cutting-edge stores and fashionable cafes in the center of the city, while a little further away you can enjoy abundant nature and beautiful scenery. Many people probably spend their holidays driving around with family, friends, or loved ones. In this issue, we will introduce four attractive driving and sightseeing spots in the eastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture, focusing on islands where you can enjoy the Seto Inland Sea.2022-08-29 Management office
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If you want to visit islands in the Seto Inland Sea, this is the place to go! We recommend 7 islands rich in nature!
Hello. In this article, I would like to introduce seven islands in the Seto Inland Sea area that I recommend. The Seto Inland Sea, with its warm waters, is blessed with a very large number of islands, allowing us to enjoy the rich nature. Open time is recommended for a wide range of people, from tourists to locals. We hope you will enjoy these spots and have a wonderful time.2022-08-23 Management office
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How do you spend your mornings on your days off? Some of you go for a run or a walk in the morning, and some of you may sleep in until noon because you are tired from work or school. On your day off, if a delicious breakfast is waiting for you, you may want to do some morning activities! In this issue, we will introduce four mornings in Hiroshima. You can stop by not only on your days off but also before work, so you can absorb nutrients in the morning and get a good start to your day.2022-08-17 Management office
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Make memories of your trip to Hiroshima! Four memorable experiences of making things that will last for a long time!
Making ceramics, baking sweets, candles, and other crafts are exciting experiences for adults and children alike! Not only is it a great way to share the fun of making things, but it is also a great way to create memories that will remain in the form of a tangible object. In this issue, we would like to introduce four hands-on crafting experiences available in Hiroshima. Please visit them with your friends, family, or loved ones.2022-07-26 Management office
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Hiroshima is home to numerous tourist attractions such as the World Heritage Site Miyajima and the Atomic Bomb Dome. Easily accessible from the Kansai region and Kyushu, Hiroshima attracts many tourists every year. Hiroshima also offers a wide variety of gourmet foods, such as Hiroshima's famous okonomiyaki, oysters, and recently, soup-less tantanmen noodles, so you can enjoy sightseeing during the day and gourmet food at night. There is abundant access from the city to various tourist attractions, and the public transportation system, including JR, streetcars, and buses, is well developed, making it suitable for solo travelers, those without a car license, and student travelers. In this issue, we will introduce three spots in Hiroshima Prefecture that are full of such attractions and that we recommend for solo travelers. Please take a look at them for reference.2022-07-25 Management office
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Hiroshima Prefecture, the center of the Chugoku-Shikoku region, is home to numerous tourist attractions such as rich nature, beautiful islands in the Seto Inland Sea, and World Heritage sites such as the Atomic Bomb Dome and Miyajima. During the Golden Week vacations and long vacations, the area is crowded with tourists from both Japan and abroad. With so many attractive sightseeing spots, some people may wonder where to go and how to get around. In this issue, we will introduce a standard sightseeing model course in Hiroshima Prefecture.2022-07-20 Management office
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7 stores and bars where you can drink craft beer in Hiroshima Prefecture! Enjoy drinks that can only be found here!
Hello. In this article, I would like to introduce some recommended craft beer stores and bars in Hiroshima Prefecture. Local sake is still very popular among tourists, and many people drink it as a commemorative drink. There are not a few unique alcoholic beverages that take advantage of local specialties and climate, and they are very popular as a drink to remember your trip. In this article, we will introduce facilities where you can enjoy craft beer in Hiroshima Prefecture. We hope you will find them useful.2022-07-19 Management office
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This hands-on activity highlights the appealing ingredients of Hiroshima Prefecture! A field is transformed into a restaurant, where fresh ingredients are prepared on the spot by a chef. Come experience the richness of nature and rediscover the charm of the region. Families, couples, and friends of all ages can enjoy this event.2022-07-07 Management office
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[2023 ]Selected famous and hidden places to go sightseeing in Hiroshima by Hiroshima Prefecture residents.
We have compiled a list of sightseeing spots that you should definitely visit on your trip to Hiroshima. We have carefully selected 40 places to introduce, ranging from classic sightseeing spots to hidden gems! If you are wondering about sightseeing in Hiroshima, please take a look at this list.2022-05-24 Management office
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[Hiroshima ]Hiroshima travel for beginners! I will teach you a model course for sightseeing in Hiroshima!
Hiroshima Prefecture, the center of the Chugoku-Shikoku region, is home to numerous tourist attractions such as rich nature, beautiful islands in the Seto Inland Sea, and World Heritage sites such as the Atomic Bomb Dome and Miyajima. During the Golden Week vacations and long vacations, the area is crowded with tourists from both Japan and abroad. With so many attractive sightseeing spots, some people may wonder where to go and how to get around. In this issue, we will introduce a standard sightseeing model course in Hiroshima Prefecture.2022-05-13 Management office
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There are many delicious bakeries in Hiroshima! Bakeries with a reputation for good taste are very popular every day, not only within the city, but also in places a little further away that can only be reached by car. There are various kinds of breads such as hard breads, high-grade breads, and unique breads. Many of them are actively using Instagram these days, so it is easy to check information on new releases and sell-outs! In this issue, we will introduce four bakeries in Hiroshima City. Please visit various bakeries and find your favorites!2022-05-09 Management office
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Hiroshima Prefecture offers both an urban atmosphere and natural beauty. With easy access from Osaka and Fukuoka, many people visit Hiroshima for graduation trips or short trips. The city is served by streetcars and buses, and JR lines run to the suburbs, so there is no need to rent a car to enjoy the area. In this issue, we will introduce three places that are perfect for women's travel, including Instagram-worthy spots, Hiroshima's gourmet cuisine, and superb relaxation spaces. Please take a look at them for reference.2022-04-27 Management office
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[Hiroshima ]Sightseeing in Hiroshima with the whole family! 3 spots where you can enjoy with your children!
Many of you may be wondering where to go on weekends. Hiroshima Prefecture has many tourist attractions that attract many people from both inside and outside the prefecture. Among the many facilities available, we would like to introduce three places where you can play with your children to the fullest and where both adults and children can have fun. We hope you have a great time with your family.2022-04-20 Management office
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Hiroshima Prefecture is the center of the Chugoku and Shikoku regions. Hiroshima Prefecture, which plays a central role in the region, attracts many people and is bustling with activity. In the center of the city, you can go shopping, visit fashionable cafes, and enjoy the famous okonomiyaki at night. A short drive to the suburbs reveals a rich natural environment, making Hiroshima a very well-balanced prefecture. In this issue, we will introduce four recommended date spots in Hiroshima Prefecture. We hope you will find them useful in planning a weekend date with your loved one or a short overnight trip.2022-04-19 Management office
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Hiroshima Prefecture, in the heart of the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, is home to many delicious restaurants. Michelin surveys restaurants undercover and publishes a red book called the Red Book. Hiroshima was surveyed in 2013 and 2018, and several restaurants received stars. We would like to introduce three of Hiroshima's leading restaurants that have received Michelin stars, a sign of world-renowned restaurants. We hope you will try them on special occasions such as dates and anniversaries.2022-04-14 Management office
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Hiroshima Prefecture has long flourished as the center of the Chugoku-Shikoku region. The city center is crowded with cutting-edge shopping malls and a bustling downtown area, while a little further out in the suburbs, you will find a rich natural environment. In addition to Hiroshima City, there are also bases in Onomichi, Kure, and Takehara, each with its own unique characteristics. During the war, Kure City was a naval base, and the atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima City, a tragedy unthinkable in today's peaceful world. Hiroshima Prefecture, with such a long history, has been the setting for many anime and drama series. In this issue, we will introduce some of the anime that take place in Hiroshima Prefecture.2022-04-13 Management office
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[Hiroshima ]is sure to be a great place to watch the game! 4 sports-watching bars and izakaya (Japanese style pubs)
Hiroshima is home to many top sports teams, including the citizens' baseball team "the Hiroshima Toyo Carp "and the J1 soccer team "Sanfrecce Hiroshima ". Some of you may have had the experience of getting along with the person sitting next to you at a pub or bar by talking about sports. In this issue, we will introduce four popular sports bars and izakayas in Hiroshima Prefecture, where interest in sports is high.2022-03-29 Management office
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[Hiroshima ]Sake lovers gather! Hiroshima Prefecture, one of Japan's three major sake brewing regions, boasts seven local sake breweries.
Along with Kyoto's "Fushimi "and Hyogo's "Nada ", Hiroshima's "Saijo "is one of the three most famous sake breweries in Japan. Hiroshima Prefecture is famous for its mellow, dry sake brewed with soft water, and brewing takes place not only in Saijo, but also in Mihara, Takehara, and other parts of the prefecture. Sake rice grown in the rich natural environment and clean water are used to produce delicious sake. In this issue, we will introduce seven of Hiroshima Prefecture's representative sake, giving our impressions of the taste!2022-03-28 Management office
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[Hiroshima ]Recommended by local residents! 6 cafes where you can enjoy sweets made with Setouchi lemons
Oysters, okonomiyaki, and momiji manju have long been standard Hiroshima specialties, but it is sweets made with lemons that are becoming a new standard. Hiroshima Prefecture produces the largest amount of lemons in Japan, and lemons grown in the mild climate of the Seto Inland Sea can be eaten right down to the peel. Sweets made with lemons are not only sweet, but also have a moderate sourness, making them tasty even for those who do not usually eat sweets. In this issue, we will introduce six cafes that offer sweets made with lemons, a local specialty.2022-03-25 Management office
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Outdoor activities have been booming in recent years, but camping requires buying all kinds of goods such as tents and stoves. Preparation on the day of camping can also be a challenge. Glamping, which is pre-equipped, eliminates these worries and can be easily enjoyed by outdoor beginners. Glamping facilities are increasing in number in Hiroshima, a city with a rich natural environment just a short distance from the city. You can spend a luxurious time in a private space with your family, lover, or friends. In this issue, we will introduce four glamping facilities where you can have an extraordinary experience in the forest, by the lake, or overlooking the ocean.2022-03-23 Management office
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Hiroshima's "Saijo "is one of the three major sake breweries in Japan, along with Kyoto's "Fushimi "and Hyogo's "Nada ". Hiroshima Prefecture has long been famous for its sake, and there are sake breweries not only in Saijo but throughout the prefecture. Many people from inside and outside the prefecture visit sake breweries in search of delicious sake. We will now introduce four sake breweries in Hiroshima that you can visit and that brew delicious sake!2022-03-22 Management office
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Hiroshima is famous for such tourist attractions as "Itsukushima Shrine "and "Atomic Bomb Dome ""Peace Memorial Park "but in fact, there are many hidden and beautiful places that can be seen only in Hiroshima, a city rich in nature facing the Seto Inland Sea. In this issue, we would like to introduce five facilities for rent where you can spend a relaxing time without worrying about your surroundings in a secluded space surrounded by such great nature.2022-01-26 Management office
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Hiroshima residents only! "Save on travel within Hiroshima Prefecture with Yappari Hiroshima Jawari at "!
2021-10-21 Management office
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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
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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
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【広島】2021 Edition: Hiroshima - an absolute must this summer! Mountains, rivers or seas, we bring you our top 5 outdoor activities to enjoy!
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
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The Geihoku area of Hiroshima Prefecture is characterized by an environment filled with nature, and is dotted with numerous wineries as well as parks and farms. It is a spacious sightseeing area that makes use of the vast land, and is popular with families. In addition, the area offers spectacular scenery, including the abundance of grass and trees in the spring and the autumn leaves in the fall. Each tourist destination also offers many experiences and tours that make the most of nature. In this issue, we will introduce 12 recommended sightseeing spots in the Geihoku area.2021-06-14 Management office
