Enjoy and Explore the History and Culture of Hiroshima

An introduction to the fascinating local experiences

Mitarai Townscape Preservation District (2023) by HITHiroshima Tourism Association (HIT)

Tobishima Kaido “Mitarai Townscape Preservation District”

Travel back in time to the Edo period! The townscape of Mitarai, Japan Heritage

Irifuneyama Memorial Hall (2023) by HITHiroshima Tourism Association (HIT)

Irifuneyama Memorial Hall

On the walls and ceilings of the former Kure Naval Station Commander's office, there are rare gold wall-paper.

Kagura Monzen Toji Mura (2023) by HITHiroshima Tourism Association (HIT)

Kagura Monzen Toji Mura

You can enjoy the natural radon hot springs that rush out and the gorgeous Hiroshima Akitakata Kagura performance at the same time.

Takehara townscape preservation (2023) by HITHiroshima Tourism Association (HIT)

Walk around Takehara townscape preservation district

Stroll through Takehara's townscape preservation district, which has been designated as an important group of traditional buildings and has also been certified as a Japan Heritage Site. The guide will also guide you through some of the locations of japanese dramas.

Sunami (2023) by HITHiroshima Tourism Association (HIT)

“Seto no Kamakura”, discover the Sunami area

The Sunami area with an outstanding view facing the Seto Inland Sea is a notable area where fashionable shops as well as old japanese house turned cafes, guest houses, and pottery studios opened.

Tomonoura (2023) by HITHiroshima Tourism Association (HIT)

Fukuyama City Sightseeing Bus around Tomonoura

A guide will escort you. In the morning, take a minibus to Tomonoura via Myoo-in (car window) and Shinshoji Temple. In the afternoon, take the oldest shared bonnet bus in Japan to Tomonoura via the Fukuyama Automobile and Clock Museum and Myoo-in Temple.

Jose Tenryo (2023) by HITHiroshima Tourism Association (HIT)

Jose Tenryo Tourism

Joge was etablised at the Edo bakufu (Japanese feudal government headed by a shogun), and the financial industry of the town flourished. A guide will take you through the white-walled townscape where the remnants remain. 

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