Culture Fukuzen-ji & Taichoro Pavilion Paul Walsh "The most beautiful scenic view in all of Japan" is how 18th century Korean envoys described the view from Fukuzen-ji Temple ...
Food Pizzeria Mario Espresso JJ Walsh One of Hiroshima's first Italian pizzeria's — lively place in Hiroshima city center, great for groups and families.
Accommodation Auberge Watanabe, Miyajima Nicole Bauer Auberge Watanabe in Miyajima is conveniently located right in front of the entrance to the Daisho-in Temple grounds, on a qui...
8 Activities Sankeien Gardens in Autumn JJ Walsh A visit to Sankeien gardens in November offer Autumn colors, cool temperatures and often clear blue skies. Traditional garden...
Nightlife Kaigun-san no Mugishu-kan Anonymous Kaigun-san no Mugishu-kan is a restaurant near the Yamato museum serving excellent beer brewed locally.
Culture Hiroshima's Sankeien Garden Paul Walsh Beautifully landscaped Japanese garden right next to Hiroshima Airport , well worth an hour of your time if you are in the area.
Food Kiyomori-Chaya Anonymous Kiyomori-Chaya restaurant stands on a little island near Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima. It's ideal for a restful lunch or te...
9 Activities Hike Up Mt. Misen on Miyajima Island Anonymous Mt. Misen is the highest peak on Miyajima Island. The huge boulders on top of this mountain were holy to the Shintoists who b...
Transportation The Fast Boat to Miyajima Anonymous Taking the fast boat from Hiroshima Port Ujina Passenger Terminal is a convenient way of getting to Miyajima. It costs 1,800 ...
Culture My Kasaoka Kenji Chida Kasaoka City is near Okayama Prefecture's border with Hiroshima. A port city, it is well known for its chain of seven islands...
