Culture Hiroshima's Unexplored Furue Trail Course Ciara Long A temple and shrine trail in Furue, Hiroshima that includes several temples, shrines, a beautiful graveyard and stunning view...
Beauty & Spa Tomo-no-ura in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Emmie Tsumura The picturesque seaside town of Tomo-no-ura. It is the setting of Hayao Miyazaki's animated fantasy film, Ponyo, and renowned...
Planning Visiting Hiroshima with Kids JJ Walsh Family-friendly tips for a fun trip to Hiroshima with kids
Nightlife Sprout Cafe/Takeuma Paul Walsh Tiny corner cafe run by a cheery young couple who use what little space they have to great effect. Serving light ¥500 lunches...
Food Nonta Sushi, Pacela Paul Walsh Centrally located conveyor belt sushi restaurant serving quality fish and seafood direct from a local market at reasonable pr...
Culture Hiroshima Flower Festival Paul Walsh Over a million people pour into Hiroshima city over the "Golden Week" holiday for 3 days of parades, shows, food and fun!
Activities Okunoshima "Rabbit Island" JJ Walsh A small island near Kure great for a day trip or a weekend. Interesting wartime history, now offers family fun activities, wa...
Culture Hanami in Hiroshima Peace Park Ash Even if you are in Japan or planning to visit during the season, perhaps you've never considered Hiroshima as a cherry blosso...
Culture Visiting the Miyajima Oyster Festival Paul Walsh For two days every year on the second weekend in February Miyajima dishes out thousands of premium oysters for next to nothing.
Nightlife Midnight Oasis JJ Walsh Friendly, good sized, smoke-free bar in the main drinking area of Hiroshima city