9 Camping & Trekking Hike Up Mt. Misen on Miyajima Island Anonymous Mt. Misen is the highest peak on Miyajima Island. The huge boulders on top of this mountain were holy to the Shintoists who built..
Winter Sports Hiroshima's Big Wave Ice-Rink JJ Walsh Great ice-rink open November to April Wed~Mon 9am-9pm (Closed Tuesdays)
Sports & Fitness Central Park Family Pool Paul Walsh Although only open for a couple of months a year, the outdoor Family Pool, located right downtown, can be a life saver during Hiroshima's..
Sports & Fitness Traffic-Free Riverside Route JJ Walsh Run, walk or cycle this beautiful, city center route
10 Seasonal Shukkeien Plum Blossoms Paul Walsh "Ume" plum blossoms provide welcome color and cheer in the cold winter months. In Hiroshima, there is no better place to enjoy them..
Activities Sera Kogen Sunflower Festival 2026 Late Jul - Late Aug During late July through August, 60 varieties of sunflowers fill a space of approximately 65,000 square meters at Hiroshima's..
Activities Fukuyama Rose Festival 2026 Mid May The Fukuyama Rose Festival has been running annually for over 50 years, and celebrates the beauty of these much-loved blooms.
Activities Hiking Mount Takamiyama in Onomichi Guillaume Doré Stop by Mount Takamiyama for an easy ride and a great point of view on the Seto inland sea and it’s islands.