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Experience Winter Illuminations in Bihoku
The illuminations at Hiroshima National Bihoku Hillside Park, a major local winter event, are back this year! PeriodNovember 3, 2023, through January 8, 2024 *November 3rd and January 8th are national holidays.Closed: November 6, 13, 20 and 27 (Mon.) .... -
Join a Special Autum Foliage Viewing, Experience Zazen and Hear Dharma Talks at Buttsuji Temple
Buttsuji Temple was founded in 1397 by Haruhira Kobayakawa, lord of Takayama Castle in Nuta, and is the only major temple of the Rinzai sect west of Kyoto. The sights of this temple’s stunningly beautiful fall foliage are among the best in Jap .... -
【Experience Zen Meditation and a Tofu Lunch at a Temple in Sera】
Sera Kogen is in the middle of Hiroshima Prefecture, so it is not easy to reach without a car. Join this tour to take a sightseeing cab from Hiroshima Station and travel directly to the Sera Plateau. This plateau is home to the Sera Kogen Farm, where .... -
【Special Coupon for One Side of Fried Chicken at Smaak, Local Restaurant in Kure】
Exploring the rich culinary landscape of Japan, locals and tourists alike find themselves drawn to the cherished neighborhood restaurants that offer both delightful flavors and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Smaak is a casual restaurant that offers tas .... -
[1 Day Event – Kure Food Festival]
After a four-year pause, the Kure Food Festival is being held on Kuramoto-dori in Kure. Savor Kure’s famous hoso udon (thin udon noodles) and other delicacies like meat and potato stew. You can also buy other local specialties goods. Be sure no .... -
【Experience Forging in Tomonoura】
Tomonoura is a popular tourist destination located in the center of the Seto Inland Sea. Tomonoura became a bustling tideport where many ships waited for the incoming tide due to its location at a tidal divide in the Seto Inland Sea. Between 1603 and .... -
【2-Day Event: Oct. 28-29】Matsunaga Halloween
Matsunaga Halloween 2023 will be held at the Nichirei Sunrise Store and the shopping arcade in front of the north exit of JR Matsunaga Station in eastern Hiroshima Prefecture. This 2-day event features food and games from 10 countries around the worl .... -
【Autumn Exhibition at Fukuyama Castle Museum】Learn about the Black Ship and the Opening of Japan
Do you know which castle in Japan is closest to a bullet train station? It’s Fukuyama Castle. This beautiful castle can be viewed directly from the Fukuyama Station platform. A special autumn exhibition is currently underway at the historic Fuk ....
