Shimanami Kaido Bike Tour Deluxe
Cycle Shimanami Kaido, one of the most scenic routes in Japan extending over the Seto Inland Sea. Indulge in upscale accommodation, and an exclusive cruise.
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Hiroshima
Be entranced by Miyajima's floating torii gate
Things to do in Hiroshima
Tours
Shimanami Kaido Bike Tour (Self-guided)
Cycle Shimanami Kaido, one of the most scenic routes in Japan stretching over the Seto Inland Sea. Explore one of the six islands along this picturesque cycling route.
Areas
Miyajima
While Miyajima has a reputation as a tourist destination, it has a deep history with Japan and Shinto culture. It has also played a significant part in the development of religion in Japan with its influence from Kamakura during the Kamakura period as well as being visited by a Buddhist Saint. The i..
Hiroshima City
The explosion of the atomic bomb over the city on August 6, 1945 ensured that, henceforth, the city’s name would be one of the most recognizable in the world. It’s tragic history combined with ease of access by bullet train puts it on the itineraries of many overseas visitors. It can be ..
Onomichi
Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture is an unusual and beautiful town facing the Seto Inland Sea. Both the more common sights in the city and the residential areas are intriguing. Onomichi is a great city to explore by foot, as it is small and there are fascinating sights at every turn. The temples, un..
Dining
Japanese
Shukaen: Onomichi Ramen
Shukaen (朱華園) is a massively popular ramen shop in Hiroshima's Onomichi area, and represents one of the best places to try out 'Onomichi Ramen'. Onomichi Ramen is characterised by its flat, homemade noodles, shoyu/soy sauce based soup wi..
Momiji Cakes in Miyajima
For sightseeing purposes, Miyajima Island is most famous for its floating Torii, as it is the most well-known and iconic part of Itsukushima shrine. In regards to cuisine and local foods, Miyajima Island is very famous for its "Momiji" flav..
Featured Japanese
ICHIRAN Ramen at Hondori, Hiroshima
A brief walk from the World Heritage A-bomb Dome and less than a minute walk from the Hondori streetcar stop is Hiroshima Hondori's ICHIRAN. Located on Hondori, Hiroshima City’s bustling shopping arcade and in the heart of the downtown area..
Places to stay
The Perfect Stay at Hotel Cycle
Japan truly is a paradise for cyclists. There's plenty of scenic routes, well maintained roads and polite drivers, and all that make getting around on bike a breeze. Wondering where to start your cycling adventure? One of the most revered spots i..
Guest House Roku Hiroshima
I was greeted by a chorus of warm welcomes as soon as I stepped into Guest House Roku, a short walk away from the JR Shin-Hakushima station in Hiroshima city. I happen to be there on an evening where they had a barbeque planned, so the first level ba..
Japanese
Senkoji Sanso Hotel, Onomichi
Located in Onomichi's delightful mountaintop Senkoji Park, the Senkoji Sanso Hotel serves as an excellent base from which to explore the portside city. I will admit, when I first arrived at the hotel, I thought that I was in the middle of nowher..
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Culture
The Peace Memorial Park at Night
Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Park, or Heiwa Kinen Koen, is one of the most important landmarks of the city. Its park with lawns, trees and walking paths is over 120,000 square meters. Before the bomb, the area of what is now the Peace Park was..
Transportation
The Moving Streetcar Museum of Hiroshima
Visitors to Hiroshima City can delight in the fact that, compared to Tokyo and Osaka, they won't be getting lost underground when navigating around, like might be the case with the sprawling subterranean pedestrian networks of Japan's bigger ..
Activity
Miyajima Aquarium Specialties
Miyajima Aquarium is situated at the far western end of Miyajima's town. It can be reached within a ten minute walk from Itsukushima shrine or a twenty minute walk from the ferry pier. I have visited a few other aquariums in the past, but at Miya..
