NEWS (#Seto Inland Sea)
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Dress up as Aristocrat from 9th-Century Japan [Miyajima]
The Heian period (794-1185) was a glamorous era centered around Kyoto, which was the capital then. It was an aristocratic society, and a diverse culture flourished among people of noble birth, encompassing not only attire but also waka poetry, incens .... -
[Enjoy a 4-Hour Private Tour (Miyajima Island)]
While Miyajima is an island with beautiful landscapes that continually attract visitors, it is also believed to be home to a Shinto god. Itsukushima Shrine is said to be built on the coast because the entire island is considered the divine body of th .... -
[View Cherry Blossoms! Ondo no Seto—the Straits of Ondo (Kure)]
Ondo no Seto is a 90-meter-wide strait that runs between the Kegoyacho area of Kure and Ondo, Kurahashi Island. In 1162, Taira no Kiyomori (1118-1181), a preeminent military commander at the time, opened the Ondo Seto as a sea route for trade with th .... -
[View the Seto Inland Sea From Takarasu-dai! (Kure)]
Takarasu-dai is the highest point in Ondo Seto Park. From the observatory, you can enjoy the beauty of the shining Sea of Aki and the islands that dot the area.In 1162, Taira no Kiyomori (1118-1181), a preeminent military commander at the time, opene .... -
[View the Seto Inland Sea from Mt. Yasumiyama! (Kure)]
The view is especially spectacular within the Seto Inland Sea National Park, offering a great vantage point to appreciate the beauty of the archipelago.Scattered along the mountain, the Kyuzan mountain trail connects the 497-meter peak of the mountai .... -
[View Cherry blossoms at Kushiyama Park! (Kure)]
See Kushiyama Park extending from Alley Karasukoujima to the mountainside.Kushiyama Park is located behind the former Kure Naval Arsenal headquarters. It is an easy-to-climb mountain with an elevation of only 63 meters.Although there was an air defen .... -
[Keep an Eye Out for Oyster Festivals (Kure)]
Hiroshima is Japan’s top producer of oysters. In fact, more than half of Japan’s oysters are produced here. The history of oyster farming goes back at least 400 years ago to the 14th to 16th centuries. Hiroshima oysters are known for large, meaty and .... -
[1-Day Event: Sun., Jan. 21] Journey to a Remote Island in Onomichi to Join a Dine Bow Ritual
Want to experience a centuries-old ritual on a remote island? “Oyumi Shinji” [Divine Bow Ritual] is an annual ritual and intangible folk cultural property that will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2024. Historical records mention that a pe ....
