Guides in Hiroshima

Saijo Sakagura-dori Street

This walking course starts from JR Saijo Station and explores Saijo in Higashihiroshima City, which is said to be one of Japan's three major sake-brewing…

Flower Fields of Sera and the White-Walled Townscape of Joge (By Car)

This driving itinerary explores flower tourism farms in Sera-cho, located in the central-eastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture, and Joge-cho in Fuchu City.

Mihara: Castle Ruins, Autumn Leaves at Buttsu-ji Temple, and a Japanese Garden by the Airport (By Car)

This course connects three highlights of Mihara City by car. After viewing the stone walls of the tenshudai (keep foundation) at the Mihara Castle Ruins, which…

Tomonoura, the Port for Awaiting Tides, and Sensuijima Island

This walking course explores Tomonoura, a port town situated at the southern tip of the Numakuma Peninsula south of Fukuyama.

Onomichi's Slopes: Senko-ji Temple and Neko-no-Hosomichi Alley

This walking route takes you from the top to the bottom of Mt. Senkoji, which rises behind the town of Onomichi.

Mori Motonari's Koriyama Castle Ruins and the Village of Kagura (By Car)

This is a driving tour around Akitakata City. In the morning, you will walk from a museum at the foot of the mountain to visit the Yoshida-Koriyama Castle…

A Family Day Out by Car: Fun at National Bihoku Hillside Park

This is a full-day driving itinerary for families. In the morning, tour the wine factory and enjoy lunch at Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery in Miyoshi City.

From the Historic Townscape of Takehara to Okunoshima Island, the Island of Rabbits

This route invites you to spend your morning strolling through the historic townscape of Takehara, known as the "Little Kyoto of Aki," and your afternoon…

From National Treasure Fudo-in Temple to the Daimyo Garden of Shukkeien Garden and the Cathedral of Prayer

This course takes you from Fudo-in Temple, where a National Treasure Main Hall (Kondo) that survived the atomic bomb remains, to Shukkeien Garden, a daimyo…

Driving the Shimanami Kaido: From Innoshima Island to Tatara Bridge

This route follows the Shimanami Kaido southward by car. On Innoshima Island, you will visit Innoshima Suigun Castle, associated with the Murakami Suigun, and…

Setoda on Ikuchijima Island, Shimanami Kaido

This course takes you by passenger ferry from Onomichi Port to Setoda Port on Ikuchijima Island, one of the islands along the Shimanami Kaido.

Miyajima's West Coast: History & Folklore Museum and Public Aquarium

This course takes you on a walk from Miyajima Pier through Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street to visit Itsukushima Shrine, before extending your stroll to the…

Townscape of Takehara: The Little Kyoto of Aki

This walking tour takes you through the townscape of Takehara, known as the "Little Kyoto of Aki."

Taishakukyo Gorge: Hakuundo Cave, Onbashi Natural Bridge, and Lake Shinryu (By Car)

This driving route explores Taishakukyo Gorge, a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty spanning Tojo-cho in Shobara City and Jinsekikogen-cho.

Tracing A-bombed Buildings: From Hondori to Okonomiyaki

This walking route leads from west to east, visiting the buildings of two elementary schools and a Bank of Japan branch that were exposed to the atomic bombing…

Mt. Haigamine's Night View and Ondo-no-Seto Strait (Car)

During the day, cross Ondo-no-Seto Strait, spanned by two red bridges, to Katsuragahama Beach on Kurahashijima Island, and from the evening, ascend Mt.…

Walking the Special Place of Scenic Beauty, Sandankyo Gorge (by Car)

This is a driving tour of Akiota Town. Walk the trails of Sandankyo Gorge, a nationally designated Special Place of Scenic Beauty, to enjoy views of the gorge…

From Kure to Etajima: A Tour of the Former Imperial Japanese Naval Academy

This course takes you through the Yamato Museum and the JMSDF Kure Museum standing side by side near the port of Kure, followed by a boat ride to Etajima for a…

From Hiroshima Castle to the Daimyo Garden Shukkeien Garden

This walking tour takes you from the ruins of Hiroshima Castle, where the city of Hiroshima began, to Shukkeien Garden, a daimyo garden constructed by the Asano…

Onomichi's Port and Historic Temples: From Hondori to Jodo-ji Temple

This walking route takes you from the port of Onomichi to historic temples extending east of the station.

Across from Miyajima: Imose Falls, Miyahama Onsen, and the Simose Art Museum (By Car)

This driving course takes you along the mainland coast facing Miyajima, traveling from Ono in Hatsukaichi City to the seaside of Otake City.

Classic Miyajima: From the Omotesando to Itsukushima Shrine

This is a classic Miyajima route that starts from Miyajima Pier, walks through the lively Miyajima Omotesando Shopping Street, and heads toward Itsukushima…

Craftsmanship of Hiroshima: Mazda Museum and Kumano Brushes (by Car)

This driving route introduces two forms of Hiroshima craftsmanship: automobiles and brushes. After visiting the Mazda Museum in Fuchu-cho to see Mazda's history…

From Fukuyama Station: Rose Park, Fukuyama Castle, and National Treasure Myoo-in Temple

Starting from JR Fukuyama Station, this course takes you around the city of Fukuyama on foot and by bus.

Kure: The Port Town of the Battleship Yamato and the Navy

This walking and local bus tour explores Kure, a naval port town where the battleship Yamato was constructed.

Miyoshi: From the Sea of Fog to the Yokai Museum (By Car)

This is a driving course to explore the highlights of Miyoshi City. In the early morning, take in the sea of fog from the Mt. Takatani Observation Deck, visit…

Numakuma Peninsula: From Shinshoji Temple to Abuto Kannon and Tomo's Ancient Shrine (By Car)

This driving itinerary takes you across the Numakuma Peninsula in Fukuyama City. After experiencing the gardens, architecture, and art at Shinshoji Temple, a…

A Day on Miyajima Climbing Mt. Misen

This course takes you to visit Itsukushima Shrine, hike up from Daisho-in Temple at the foot of Mt. Misen along a mountain trail to reach the summit, and…

A Classic Day in Hiroshima: From Peace Memorial Park to Miyajima via the World Heritage Sea Route

This course connects Hiroshima's two World Heritage Sites, the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine, by boat in a single day.

Along the Akinada Tobishima Kaido to Mitarai, an Edo-Period Port Town (By Car)

This driving course takes you up Mt. Noro in Kawajiri-cho, Kure City by car to look down at the islands of the Akinada Sea from Kabutoiwa Observation Deck.