12 Culture Daisho-in Buddhist Temple, Miyajima Nicole Bauer The setting of the various temple buildings of Daisho-in Buddhist temple in Miyajima that is quite dramatic and I felt like I...
9 Culture Senjo-kaku and Goju-no-to Pagoda Anonymous The Senjo-kaku is an unfinished shrine built by Hideyoshi Toyotomi in remembrance of his fallen warriors. Next to it is the e...
8 Culture Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima Nicole Bauer I heard that Miyajiima is considered as one of the "three most beautiful spots" in Japan. This is likely due to this beautifu...
Transportation Hiroshima Port Ujina Terminal Anonymous Hiroshima Port at Ujina offers convenient access to Matsuyama on Shikoku, and to local islands such as Miyajima.
Food Maison de croissant Michelle Ishiki Macrobiotic, vegan lunches made without meat, fish, white sugar or dairy products are offered everyday for lunch. The grocery...
Accommodation Setoda Private Hostel Matthew Iannarone If you're planning to cross the Shimanami Kaido, it's best to stay overnight on one of the islands, and Setoda Private Hostel...
12 Culture Hiroshima Umeshu Festival 2012 Emmie Tsumura The Hiroshima Umeshu Festival is an annual event held at the beginning of October, celebrating the plum wine-making tradition...
Activities Saijo Sake Festival 2026 Ciara Long Two days of food stalls, live music, entertainment and over 900 types of sake from all over Japan.
Food Sagur Indian Restaurant JJ Walsh Fantastic Indian food with a friendly atmosphere in the area of Itsukaichi, just outside of Hiroshima city.
Culture Fagiano Okayama Chris Cooper Fagiano Okayama - Enjoy a great atmosphere watching J League 2 football (soccer)
