Culture Taking the Boat to Miyajima Manish Prabhune The seagulls kept us company for around 15-20 minutes, but as we approached Miyajima Island, they flew away.
Food Wakana Izakaya JJ Walsh A lively izakaya with good Japanese cuisine- featuring fish and seafood dishes. Sake and Shochu are highlights. No English menu..
Culture Kiyomori Festival on Miyajima 2026 Late Mar Medieval Heian parade to pay thanks to the powerful Heike clan leader, Taira no Kiyomori, who turned Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima..
9 Activities Miyajima Island, a different view Peter Eberhardt Miyajima has more to offer than only the touristy places-beautiful beaches, old houses & temples and interesting forest paths to..
Area Mihara The port of Mihara sits pretty much in the center of Hiroshima prefecture’s Seto Inland Sea coastline, 20 minutes by bullet train from Hiroshima and right between Takehara and Onomichi. The..
Food Oyster Conclave Kaki-tei Paul Walsh Food lovers in Hiroshima mustn't miss trying its famous oysters and the riverside Oyster Conclave Kaki-tei is a great place..
Culture Fukuzen-ji & Taichoro Pavilion Paul Walsh "The most beautiful scenic view in all of Japan" is how 18th century Korean envoys described the view from Fukuzen-ji Temple and..
Food Pizzeria Mario Espresso JJ Walsh One of Hiroshima's first Italian pizzeria's — lively place in Hiroshima city center, great for groups and families.