Where to See the Fall Leaves in Hiroshima
Sep 28, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Even if you’ve seen autumn foliage in other countries, nothing compares to Japan. Hiroshima is an ideal place to experience the fall colors because the prefecture is packed with forests,...[ Click to read more ]
Things to Do in the Fishing Town of Tomonoura
Jun 28, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Although it’s only a small fishing town, Tomonoura has plenty to offer visitors. An important port for centuries, it has recently become a popular filming location. Plus, if you watched...[ Click to read more ]
The Top Places to Visit in Onomichi in Hiroshima
Apr 20, 2023 By Justin Hanus
The port town of Onomichi in Hiroshima prefecture may be small, but it's packed with things to do. Although it's ideal for walking around and discovering little gems, it's even...[ Click to read more ]
Must-See Historical Sites in Hiroshima
Mar 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Hiroshima is a city full of history. Although the atomic bomb destroyed many places, several landmarks were rebuilt, new ones were constructed to commemorate the events, and some ancient sites...[ Click to read more ]
Taking a Day Trip from Hiroshima to Miyajima
Oct 24, 2022 By Justin Hanus
One of the most popular destinations to visit from Hiroshima is Miyajima. Officially called Itsukushima, the island has a collection of temples and shrines — including the iconic Itsukushima Shrine...[ Click to read more ]
What to See on a Bike Trip Along the Shimanami Kaido
Jul 25, 2022 By Justin Hanus
If you’re a bicyclist, you must take the Shimanami Kaido route!”. It runs from Onomichi in Hiroshima to Imabari in Ehime over a series of bridges across the Seto Inland...[ Click to read more ]
Hiroshima’s Most Important and Spectacular Shrines and Temples
Jan 29, 2021 By Bert Wishart
While it is perhaps Kyoto that is Japan's best-known city for shrines and temples, it doesn't mean that you have to go quite that far to visit some breathtaking and...[ Click to read more ]
Onomichi – Temples, Ramen and Cats Galore at Hiroshima’s Seaside Jewel
Aug 31, 2020 By Bert Wishart
Flanked to the north by steep hillsides and to the south by the rolling Seto Inland Sea, the city of Onomichi is quaint, picturesque and full of history. It makes...[ Click to read more ]
Summer Evening of Prayer and Peace in Hiroshima
Jul 30, 2018 By Matt Mangham
Let’s say you arrive in Hiroshima for the August 6th Peace Memorial Ceremony a day early. You don’t feel like sitting around the hotel room watching TV, but what feels...[ Click to read more ]
