Favorites English(US) USD

Chugoku, Shikoku Sightseeing Info

Newest articles

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • There are many delicious foods in Okayama Prefecture. From fresh seafood to delicious fruit, there are many specialty products, and there are many delicious gourmet foods made from these specialty products. All of the gourmet foods are surprising in appearance, but they are very flavorful.

    2022-03-08 Management office

  • Shimane has many local delicacies. Starting with fresh seafood, there are also many sweets unique to Shimane. When you come to Shimane, please try to eat as many local delicacies as you can. They are all truly delicious!

    2022-03-07 Management office

  • Tottori is a city rich in fresh seafood. Among fresh seafood, crab is the most famous, but "Mosaebi ", a shrimp that can only be eaten in Tottori, is also famous as a fantastic shrimp. It can only be eaten in Tottori because it is only available near the fishing port. Therefore, it is a must-try dish when you come to Tottori. We will introduce some restaurants where you can eat Tottori gourmet foods, so please come back to Tottori and eat a lot of delicious foods.

    2022-03-03 Management office

  • Hello. In this article, I would like to introduce some recommended restaurants in Kagawa Prefecture. Kagawa Prefecture is famous for its udon, which is probably still in the image of many people. It goes without saying that udon is indeed a gourmet food that is representative of Kagawa Prefecture. However, Kagawa Prefecture is also home to many gourmet specialties hidden behind udon. In this article, we will introduce Kagawa Prefecture's famous gourmet specialties and recommend restaurants where you can enjoy them. Kagawa Prefecture is a great place to take a drive from the Kansai region and other parts of Japan. We hope you will find it useful.

    2022-02-07 Management office

  • Hello. In this article, I would like to introduce about 7 recommended gourmet foods in Tokushima area, Shikoku. The Tokushima area is located in Shikoku and is characterized by its rich nature and fresh ingredients. Don't miss the gourmet foods that you won't find in Honshu and the marine cuisine that takes advantage of its seaside location. Please enjoy your meal while feeling the local character of the area.

    2022-02-03 Management office

  • Yamaguchi Prefecture, with its many tourist attractions, also has a thriving fishing industry and many delicious foods. For this reason, the prefecture is also famous for its gourmet sightseeing. The prefecture has an abundance of delicious ingredients such as puffer fish and pike conger eel, a unique culture such as mikan nabe (orange hot pot), and many delicious Japanese sweets to eat. We would like to introduce some of the most recommended gourmet foods in Yamaguchi. We hope you will try them during your visit to Yamaguchi.

    2022-02-03 Management office

  • 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

  • Okayama, where the Shinkansen bullet train stops, has everything. However, if you come to Okayama for sightseeing, we recommend that you see things that can only be seen in Okayama. You can also enjoy delicious gourmet meals, such as oyster yaki, ramen, hormone yakisoba (fried noodles with hormone), and other specialties. We will introduce such attractive sightseeing spots in Okayama. Please refer to them as reference for sightseeing in Okayama.

    2022-01-12 Management office

  • There are many sightseeing spots in Shimane, such as Izumo-taisha Shrine, Yaegaki Shrine, and Tamatsukuri Onsen Hot Springs, which offer many benefits to make your love come true and heal you. We will introduce only the spots that you should keep in mind when sightseeing in Shimane.

    2022-01-11 Management office

  • Tottori, with its many sights to see, is a sightseeing spot with many places to eat and play. There are many sightseeing spots where you can have special experiences such as riding a camel at the Tottori Sand Dunes or drinking authentic Chinese tea in a Chinese garden. Here are some of the best sightseeing spots in Tottori.

    2022-01-07 Management office

  • Kagawa Prefecture is home to the Setouchi Art Festival and other artistic islands. There is also an abundance of habit-forming gourmet foods such as udon and chicken on the bone, making for a hindu and enjoyable trip. Kagawa Prefecture itself is known for its compactness, but we will introduce some of our recommended tourist attractions so that you can efficiently visit the spots you never want to miss.

    2021-12-13 Management office

  • Tokushima Prefecture is located in the southeast of Shikoku and is famous for Naruto's whirlpools and the Awa Odori dance. In this issue, we have collected 7 recommended sightseeing spots that you should definitely visit when traveling in Tokushima Prefecture. We also recommend some sightseeing spots for first-time Tokushima travelers and for sightseeing in off-the-beaten-track areas, so please take a look at them.

    2021-12-10 Management office

  • Yamaguchi Prefecture is located at the southernmost tip of Honshu. There are many attractive sightseeing spots, including historical spots such as the Kanmon Straits, where historical events took place, and Hagi, which produced many warriors from the end of the Edo period to the Meiji period, as well as areas overflowing with nature. Here are seven sightseeing spots that you should not miss when you are lost in Yamaguchi.

    2021-12-10 Management office

  • 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

Recommended articles