6 Culture Raikyu-ji Temple Mandy Bartok Catch a renowned garden architect's lesser-known work at the Raikyu-ji temple in Bitchu Takahashi
Accommodation Senkoji Sanso Hotel, Onomichi Chantelle Silva This Japanese style mountaintop hotel, located in Senkoji Park, offers stunning views over Onomichi, excellent facilities and...
7 Culture Statues Around Hiroshima's MOCA Chantelle Silva A number of sculptures decorate the area around Hiroshima City's Museum of Contemporary Art, with each unique piece adding to...
Culture Mibu no Hana Taue 2026 Emmie Tsumura This event features song, dance, and costumed cows and is held on the first Sunday of June. It was awarded UNESCO Intangible ...
Culture Tokasan: The Yukata Festival 2026 Paul Walsh Thousands of people decked out in beautiful yukata summer kimono fill the streets of central Hiroshima for three nights at th...
Food Chelsea Cafe JJ Walsh Located near the Shinkansen exit, Chelsea cafe is a nice cafe-bar serving cheap lunch sets (under ¥700), is a good choice at ...
Culture Shiroshita Underground Square Kenji Chida Shiroshita Underground Square connects many of the popular tourist destinations at the end of Momotaro Boulevard.
9 Culture Scenic Ushimado Olive Garden Kenji Chida Ushimado Olive Garden offers spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea. You can see as far as Shikoku to the south and the Aka...
Culture Taking the Boat to Miyajima Manish Prabhune The seagulls kept us company for around 15-20 minutes, but as we approached Miyajima Island, they flew away.
