12 Culture Mantou Mitama Festival in Photos Paul Walsh 100 "miko" shrine maidens dance by lantern light on the first night of the Mantou Mitama Matsuri at Hiroshima Gokoku-jinja Shrine...
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..
Historical 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 blossom..
Culture Tomonoura Sophia Warren In recent years this quaint port town has garnered much attention as it’s been an inspiration and filming location for several..
Culture Miyajima Fireworks Festival [Discontinued] 2019 Aug 24th 2019 Past Event Hiroshima's most famous fireworks display. 60 minutes of amazing, colorful bursts shot from the water in front of the huge red..
Festivals Hiroshima Port Fireworks Festival 2025-2024 Late Jul - Early Aug The Hiroshima Port Dream Fireworks Festival takes place every year in late July, when 10,000 fireworks are set off in the bay against..
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
Historical Fukuyama Castle Jason Williamson Take a trip back in time as you explore the artifacts at Fukuyama Castle and its surrounding ruins.