Activities Mitarai on Osaki Shimojima Yoko Kobayashi Mitarai is a largely undiscovered gem on the Seto Inland Sea island of Osaki Shimojima Island.
Activities Saijo Sake Festival Ciara Long Two days of food stalls, live music, entertainment and over 900 types of sake from all over Japan.
Activities Central Park Family Pool Paul Walsh Although only open for a couple of months a year, the outdoor Family Pool, located right downtown, can be a life saver during...
Activities Hoozuki Matsuri JJ Walsh Small, local festival with great, friendly atmosphere that is fun for kids and families held every July in Ushita
Activities Sakura at the Hiroshima Mint Paul Walsh Think you've missed the cherry blossoms? Not so fast! Over 50 varieties of beautiful, late bloomers at the Hiroshima Mint. Fo...
Activities Hiroshima's Big Wave Ice-Rink JJ Walsh Great ice-rink open November to April Wed~Mon 9am-9pm (Closed Tuesdays)
Activities Hiroshima's Naka Incineration Plant JJ Walsh Innovative design and surrounded by the open space and views of the Seto-inland Sea make this a fun day trip in Hiroshima City.
Activities Sampling Sake in Saijo, Hiroshima Chantelle Silva Saijo, to the east of Hiroshima, is home to a cluster of sake breweries which include some of the region's oldest and the nat...
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...
8 Activities Sankeien Gardens in Autumn JJ Walsh A visit to Sankeien gardens in November offer Autumn colors, cool temperatures and often clear blue skies. Traditional garden...