NEWS (#Seto Inland Sea)
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Discover Seto Inland Sea Gastronomy at “Locavore”: A Restaurant on Etajima Island
Have you heard about this restaurant on an island in the Seto Inland Sea? It’s called Locavore, and it is inside Etajimasou. The restaurant is designed with the Seto Inland Sea’s surface in mind, and its walls are made of traditional pape .... -
Experience Tranquility and Tradition: Etajima Onsen, a Hidden Gem in Hiroshima
This is a hot spring beloved by both Hiroshima locals and visitors to Etajima on weekdays. On weekends, many Hiroshima locals cross by the sea to bathe in this hot spring. Families gather with their towels in hand at this bustling hot spring known as .... -
[View Cherry Blossoms at Shofukujiyama Park! (Akitsu, Higashi-Hiroshima)]
Shofukujiyama Park is situated on a small hill, providing a picturesque view of the serene Seto Inland Sea, oyster rafts, and the mountains of Shikoku on clear days. Its nighttime cherry blossoms are illuminated by bonbori [paper lanterns], making th .... -
Book the tour to Tomonoura! Part. 2: Sea Kayaking to Abuto-Kannon Temple
This time, let me introduce one of the recommended tours to Tomonoura, sea kayaking to Abuto-kannon! The Abuto-Kannon was founded in the 16th century by Terumoto Mouri, a warlord of this area. The temple is a nationally important cultural property. I .... -
Book a Tour to Tomonoura! Part. 1: A Historic Town
My name is Pearl and I am a Hiroshima prefectural guide interpreter, living in the eastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture. When you hear of Hiroshima, you probably think of famous World Heritage Sites such as the Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine .... -
Go on a Mountain Adventure in Hiroshima: Views & Hot Springs
It’s about an hour one way. When you reach the top of the mountain, you’ll be greeted by a panoramic view. (Source: https://chat.openai.com/c/3dc675be-d316-443a-b921-36741356feee) You can see Kyushu and the Chugoku Mountains in the distan .... -
Join a Sea Kayaking Tour on Miyajima Island: Beginner-Friendly Adventure
You can experience classes and tours for beginners for about 2 hours.Once you get used to paddling, you can even get up close to the o-torii gate. (Source: https://en.activityjapan.com/publish/plan/18555) * The tide level changes by about 3 meters a .... -
Join a Tea Ceremony in a Kimono (Miyajima)
Miyajima, the pride of Hiroshima, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Here, in a quiet corner of the island, you can wear a kimono and participate in a tea ceremony at a 300-year-old Zen temple. Here you can experience the culture, spirit, and history o ....
