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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

  • 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

  • The Bingo area, located on the Seto Inland Sea side of Hiroshima Prefecture, is home to many tourist attractions, including Seapark Ohama. "There are a wide variety of tourist attractions, from historical buildings to nature, such as the ruins of Mihara Castle ", which is the largest castle ruins in the city, and the Sera Plateau with its beautiful flowers and plants, making it possible to enjoy a fulfilling sightseeing tour by visiting several places. In addition, visitors can stay overnight by the sea at Sea Park Ohama and enjoy the Seto Inland Sea at night. In this issue, we will introduce nine recommended sightseeing spots in the Bingo area.

    2021-06-11 Management office

  • Onomichi ramen is a local ramen of the Bingo region, mainly in Onomichi. At first glance, the soy sauce-flavored soup with back fat floating in it appears to be rich, but it is not that rich. The soup is mainly made of seafood. Such gentle tasting ramen with flat noodles in a soup that has the individuality of each store has become a popular local menu item in Hiroshima in recent years. Here are seven carefully selected popular Onomichi ramen stores that you should not miss.

    2021-05-28 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?

    2021-05-27 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

  • We have gathered together a list of activities that can be done in Hiroshima City, a city that is full of enrichment, where you can learn about the profound world of the city even if you only experience it for a day. This is a one-day experience that is easy to enter and blend in, even for those who are not good at exercise. The one-day experience is an easy-to-understand way to explore the world of exercise, making it easy to get into, whether you are good at or bad at exercise. And as for crafts, we have gathered together a collection of rarely experienced items that we hope you will make and take home with you as memories of your trip. Dive into the activities in Hiroshima City for an extraordinary memory!

    2021-05-25 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

  • In fact, there are not many temples and shrines left in Hiroshima. This is because they were lost in the atomic bombing. However, there are still some historic temples and shrines, and we have collected some temples and shrines with great scenery that you should definitely visit and see. All of the temples and shrines have their own charms and are temples and shrines to be enjoyed, so please visit them!

    2021-05-17 Management office

  • There are four representative downtown areas in Hiroshima. From these four, there are three more adjacent shopping districts, making a total of seven. Every mecca has its own unique characteristics, and we will introduce you to seven downtown areas, introducing you to some of the best restaurants and specialties. We hope you enjoy your night in Hiroshima!

    2021-05-14 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

  • If you come to Hiroshima for sightseeing, there are hot spring inns you should keep in mind. Why don't you relax and relieve your daily fatigue in the unique atmosphere that can only be experienced in a hot spring? The hot spring bath with a view of the Seto Inland Sea will leave you with exceptional memories. In this issue, we have collected such onsen ryokan that are unique to Hiroshima.

    2021-05-12 Management office

  • Even if you want to stay in Hiroshima for a cheap price if possible, you want to stay in a clean and convenient location if possible. A well-balanced and cost-effective business hotel is all you need. Here we have gathered a selection of business hotels that are cost-effective but also well-balanced and satisfying! Please refer to this page when you come to Hiroshima for travel or business.

    2021-05-11 Management office

  • If you come to Hiroshima for sightseeing, there are hot spring inns you should keep in mind. Why don't you relax and relieve your daily fatigue in the unique atmosphere that can only be experienced in a hot spring? The hot spring bath with a view of the Seto Inland Sea will leave you with exceptional memories. In this issue, we have collected such onsen ryokan that are unique to Hiroshima.

    2021-05-10 Management office

  • If I'm traveling, I want to stay in a hotel with large windows and lots of natural light! It is the same in Hiroshima. Of course, there are many bright and clean hotels in Hiroshima, even if they are not high-grade hotels or new. Here are some bright and clean hotels in convenient locations for sightseeing. They are all a bit luxurious yet reasonably priced, perfect for a trip with a girls' group. All of the hotels offer a great way to enjoy Hiroshima while sightseeing, and all of them are wonderful hotels that will raise your spirits and make your trip more exciting.

    2021-05-07 Management office

  • Hiroshima City offers a wide variety of fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea. Here are some of the best seafood restaurants in the city. We hope you will enjoy not only delicious oysters, but also sea bream, mebaru, scallion, Spanish mackerel, and an abundance of other seafood, and think, "The seafood I ate in Hiroshima was so delicious that I will never forget it. I want people to think, "The seafood I ate in Hiroshima was so delicious that I will never forget it. Please try it!

    2021-05-06 Management office

  • I want to go into a place near Hiroshima station where I can relax! Preferably with sweets, and preferably a clean and relaxing space. And more importantly, I want to eat delicious sweets! We have gathered together some great cafes that will satisfy all of these desires. We have selected only those cafes that you would like to visit even if you are far away from home, so please go and try them.

    2021-04-30 Management office

  • Local gourmet food is good, but what I really want to eat is meat. We have gathered together a list of restaurants in Hiroshima where you can enjoy delicious meat. We have gathered together some of the best places to eat meat in Hiroshima, including Hiroshima beef. From teppanyaki to yakiniku, from hormone to stylish restaurants, please feel happy with your favorite meat.

    2021-04-28 Management office

  • We have carefully selected local gourmet foods in Hiroshima City, as well as B-class gourmet foods. These are the kind of foods that only a connoisseur would eat, and that will make you a Hiroshima connoisseur at once. They don't look glamorous, so they don't appear as Hiroshima gourmet foods, but they all taste excellent, so let's start with the ones you are interested in. Try the tastes that can only be found in Hiroshima.

    2021-04-26 Management office

  • There are many delicious foods in Hiroshima, and one of them is anagohan (rice cooked in a hole). For those who have difficulty imagining it, it may be easier to imagine it as an anago version of unaju (eel stew). Such anagohan is a specialty of Hiroshima. We have collected some of the best restaurants in the area, so please visit the ones you are interested in.

    2021-04-23 Management office

  • Hiroshima is famous for Onomichi ramen, but there is more to Hiroshima than just Onomichi ramen. Broadly speaking, there are two types of ramen: soy sauce tonkotsu ramen, which is mainly from Hiroshima City, and chicken broth Onomichi ramen. Both are delicious and full of their own charm. We have collected such popular ramen restaurants in Hiroshima, so you can make your choice according to your taste. I am sure you will find your best ramen.

    2021-04-22 Management office

  • Some people think of Hiroshima only in terms of the Atomic Bomb Dome, but there are many healing spots in Hiroshima. We would like to introduce such sightseeing spots in Hiroshima that will heal you, so please visit them. Experience the islands of the Seto Inland Sea and other experiences that you can only have here. I am sure you will be glad you went to Hiroshima. The Setouchi area, with its mild and pleasant climate and many sunny days, has become a place where many people move to. Please pay attention to the trip not only for the scenery but also for the five senses, and try sightseeing.

    2021-04-22 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

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