Activities Moss Phlox and Nemophila at Sera Kogen Flower Village Kim Bergström Hiroshima's Sera Kogen Flower Village is home to a number of different events throughout the year, but during spring is when ...
Culture Miyajima's Daisho-in Temple Rod Walters Miyajima's Daisho-in Temple makes a spectacular gateway to Mt. Misen. The temple is a large complex of beautiful buildings on...
Activities Experience A Buddhist Mountain Retreat JJ Walsh The only temple of its kind in Hiroshima to survive the bomb, the temple grounds are an interesting mix of color, statues an...
Culture Inside a Sake Brewery in Saijo Chantelle Silva Take a look inside one of Saijo's most successful sake breweries and get an idea of what goes on behind the scenes.
Culture Furue Trail Walk Ciara Long A scenic trail in Furue, Hiroshima featuring multiple temples and shrines, a picturesque cemetery, and breathtaking views of ...
Nightlife Wonderful Joke Ciara Long This small bar, hidden down Nagarekawa, offers food, fun, free karaoke and an extensive range of cocktails all served by Ken ...
Culture Kosanji, Choseikaku & Hope Hill Ciara Long A temple and villa built by Reverend Kosanji employing fantastic colors and phenomenal Japanese architecture.
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...
Culture Ebisuko Festival in Hiroshima Paul Walsh Ebisu, bringer of good fortune and commercial success, is one of Japan's most popular gods. Between November 18 and 20 every ...
Food Ippu Udon JJ Walsh fantastic, handmade noodles served in unique & traditional Japanese surroundings
Activities Mitarai on Osaki Shimojima Yoko Kobayashi Mitarai is a largely undiscovered gem on the Seto Inland Sea island of Osaki Shimojima Island.
Shopping Kubota Liquor Shop, Hiroshima JJ Walsh Kubota Liquor shop is located a couple of blocks from the post office in Miyajima - well worth a stop for local specialty liq...
Culture Yosakoi Parade - Flower Festival JJ Walsh Day 3 of the Flower Festival is a day to enjoy the dance parade- troupes with colorful costumes, energy, passion and having l...
Activities Streetcar Festival in Hiroshima 2019 Paul Walsh The Hiroshima Electric Railway Co, or Hiroden, opens up the yard next to its headquarters in Hiroshima’s Senda-machi to the p...