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Shimanami Kaido Cycling Guide
Want to cycle across islands, bridges, and endless sea views? Welcome to the Shimanami Kaido — Japan’s most scenic cycling route. Stretching around 70 kilometers, this incredible path connects Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture to Imabari in Ehime, hopping across six small islands via beautifully engineered suspension bridges. Whether you’re an…
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Onomichi
With its sloping alleys, seaside breeze, and wandering cats, Onomichi is one of Japan’s most atmospheric small towns. Located in eastern Hiroshima Prefecture, it’s known for its retro charm, hillside temples, and as the starting point of the Shimanami Kaido cycling route. Writers, artists, and filmmakers have long loved Onomichi…
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Itsukushima Shrine Travel Guide
A floating shrine, sacred deer, and a whole island considered divine—welcome to Itsukushima, better known as Miyajima. Located in Hiroshima Bay, this small island has long been one of Japan’s most iconic destinations. Itsukushima Shrine, with its vermilion torii gate standing in the sea, has inspired poets, pilgrims, and photographers…
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Atomic Bomb Dome
A skeletal dome standing silently by the river—it’s one of the most haunting and powerful images in all of Japan. The Atomic Bomb Dome, or Genbaku Dome, is the preserved ruin of a building that stood just 160 meters from the epicenter of the world’s first nuclear attack. On August…
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park isn’t just a place to visit—it’s a place to reflect. Built on the site most devastated by the atomic bombing in 1945, this park now stands as a symbol of hope, remembrance, and peace. Stretching across the heart of Hiroshima, the park is home to iconic…
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Akiyoshidai & Akiyoshido Cave | Enjoy Nature on a day trip
The Akiyoshidai Plateau and Akiyoshi Cave are popular sightseeing spots for local tourists. The area is near Yamaguchi city, not so far from Hiroshima. Check out the pictures!
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Adachi Museum of Art | The most delicate and beautiful garden in Japan
Adachi Museum of Art in Yasugi City is the most popular museum in the Sanin region, which is no wonder with its award-winning garden. See why many people have this museum on their must-see list!
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Sakaiminato, Tottori | The city where Shigeru Mizuki was born
Sakaiminato is a small fishing town in Tottori Prefecture, but it attracts a lot of visitors from all over Japan. That is because famous cartoonist Shigeru Mizuki was born in this city.
