Museums Setoda-cho Day Trip JJ Walsh An interesting town to visit along the Seto-Inland Sea not far from Onomichi, about an hour's drive from Hiroshima city.
13 Museums Kure "Yamato" Maritime Museum Virginia Gonzalez Yamato, the biggest battleship ever built, was sunk by American aircraft during the suicide operation Ten-Go. Kure's Maritime..
Museums Kumano's Famous Brush Town Gerard Spalding The city of Kumano is the number one producer of fude (brushes) in Japan.
Museums Exploring Hiroshima Castle JJ Walsh One of the main features of Hiroshima city, this reconstructed castle offers a glimpse into Hiroshima's feudal history.
Museums Itsukushima Floating Shrine JJ Walsh This floating red shrine with a lush green forest backdrop is a stunning scene at the top of any sightseers list
Museums Kosanji Temple in Setoda Eric Thompson A visit to the Kosanji Temple in Setoda, Onomichi while riding along the Shimanami Kaido Bikeway.
Museums Yamato Maritime Museum in Kure JJ Walsh Impressive modern museum depicting wartime culture and the technological advances of the Japanese navy in Kure during WWII
12 Festivals Photo Highlights: Hiroshima Flower Festival Susan Tumanon The annual Hiroshima Flower festival held during Golden week features a flower parade and an array of performances.