10 Culture Kids, Colors and Cranes Chantelle Silva Thousands of colorful paper cranes adorn The Children's Peace Monument in Hiroshima's Peace Park, many of which have been bro...
Culture Gokoku Shrine JJ Walsh Gokoku-jinja is a large shrine next to the Hiroshima castle often bustling with activity.
Culture Mazda "Zoom Zoom" Stadium JJ Walsh Enjoy a baseball game at Hiroshima new Mazda "Zoom Zoom" stadium a short walk from the main JR train station
Culture Fukuyama Ashida River Fireworks Festival 2025 Michelle Montano The fireworks display by the Ashida River in Fukuyama is the perfect location to bring the city's three-day summer festival t...
Culture Ushita Kannon-temple & Pet Cemetery JJ Walsh Beautiful golden Kannon bodhisattva at the base of Ushita-yama offers comfort for lost children or pets. Interesting spot to ...
15 Culture Avenue to the Art Museum, Kure Ciara Long One of Japan's "one hundred most beautiful streets", one of only two in Hiroshima Prefecture, located in Kure City.
12 Culture Fukuyama Castle Park Virginia Gonzalez Fukuyama Castle Park is large enough to hold a castle and three museums. It is conveniently located in front of the Fukuyama ...
Culture Peace Pagoda Paul Walsh Mountaintop shrine to world peace with great views over the city of Hiroshima and out to the islands of the Inland Sea.
Culture Mitaki Temple Paul Walsh This mountainside temple is one of Hiroshima hidden gems; a truly enchanted place in which to recharge one's batteries.
Culture Tradition of Tondo Matsuri JJ Walsh At Shrines around the city, small New Year festivals called Tondo Matsuri are held to burn old good luck charms and to roast ...
