Culture Kiyomori Festival on Miyajima 2026 Paul Walsh Medieval Heian parade to pay thanks to the powerful Heike clan leader, Taira no Kiyomori, who turned Itsukushima Shrine on Mi...
9 Activities Miyajima Island, a different view Peter Eberhardt Miyajima has more to offer than only the touristy places-beautiful beaches, old houses & temples and interesting forest paths...
Area Mihara City Paul Walsh The port of Mihara sits pretty much in the center of Hiroshima prefecture’s Seto Inland Sea coastline, 20 minutes by bullet t...
Food Oyster Conclave Kaki-tei Paul Walsh Food lovers in Hiroshima mustn't miss trying its famous oysters and the riverside Oyster Conclave Kaki-tei is a great place t...
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.
