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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 ....
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  [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 ....
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  [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 ....
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  [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 ....
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  [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 ....
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  [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 ....
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  Highly Recommended New Guesthouse for Onomichi Fans

  Recommended for fans of Onomichi and architecture! After you fall in love with the small town of Onomichi, you’ll probably want to stay longer during your next visit. Last year, a guesthouse called Onotsute Building was opened by Onomichi Akiya ....
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  [Visit a Hill with a Historic View (Kure)]

  On this hill, you can experience the history of Kure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries: from a military port following the establishment of the Kure Naval Station in 1889 to a city of peace and industry.Explore former naval facilities like th ....