Hiroshima City Yakeyama Meteorological Observatory is located in Yakeyama Park, Yakeyama district, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It is the first museum in Japan themed around “meteorology.” Established in Heisei 4 (1992), the building was originally constructed as the Hiroshima Local Meteorological Observatory in Showa 9 (1934)...
Hiroshima Prefecture Greening Center・Hiroshima Prefectural Hiroshima Greenery Plant Park is located in Fukuda-cho, Higashi Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It first opened in Showa 55 (1980). With a total area of over 125 hectares, this expansive park offers fun and beautiful sights all year round and is one of Hiroshima City’s…
Hiroshima City Asa Zoological Park is located in Asa North District, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. Established in 1971, it is one of the most popular zoos in Hiroshima. Covering a vast area, it houses a wide variety of animals including giraffes, African elephants, red pandas, tigers, and more. With its extensive facilities, it is a favorite place for children…
Hiroshima City Botanical Park is located in Saeki Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. Opened in Showa 51 (1976), it covers an area of 18.3 hectares and is the largest and most renowned botanical garden in Hiroshima. It is truly a kingdom of plants, where flora from around the world thrive joyfully. Hiroshima City Botanical...
The Statue of the Atomic Bomb Victim’s Child, also known as the “Children’s Peace Monument,” is located in Peace Memorial Park in Nakajima-cho, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It was erected on May 5, 1958 (Children’s Day in Japan) during the 33rd year of the Showa era. The statue is based on the Japanese girl Sadako Sasaki, who developed leukemia at the age of two due to exposure to the atomic…
The Hiroshima Museum of Art is located in Hiroshima Central Park in Kita-machi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. With convenient transportation and a beautiful environment, it is a well-known tourist attraction in Hiroshima. Established in 1978, it is a relatively young museum but has developed rapidly...
The Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art is located on the small hill of Hijiyama within Hijiyama Park (Hijiyama Park) in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. Visitors can easily reach it by taking a tram from Hiroshima Station to “Hijiyama-shita” and walking for about ten minutes, making it very convenient. The museum was established in the first year of the Heisei era (…
Kure is a city located in the southwestern part of Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, bordering the Seto Inland Sea. It has been a naval stronghold since ancient times, was elevated to a special ordinance city in 2000, and is now also a designated public health center ordinance city. It is home to Hiroshima University of Arts and Sciences. The Kure Maritime Museum, which opened in 2005, is often referred to as…
Higashihiroshima City is a city located in the central-southern part of Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan. It has experienced relatively rapid population growth in recent years within the prefecture. Named "Higashihiroshima" (meaning "East Hiroshima") because it lies to the east of Hiroshima City, its main urban area is situated in the Saijo Basin. Due to its large diurnal temperature variations and favorable environment for brewing, the city is home to numerous sake breweries. Higashihiroshima City...
Okunoshima is one of the islands in the Geiyo Islands of Japan's Inland Sea, located about 3 kilometers off the coast of Tomocho, Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, with a coastline stretching 4.3 kilometers. This small island was used as a chemical weapons production site during wartime, earning it the nickname "Poison Gas Island." Additionally, it is now also known for the large population of rabbits that inhabit the island...
Hatsukaichi City is located in the western part of Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, and serves as a major timber port in western Japan. Its name originates from the fact that the current city center area hosted a regular market on the 20th of every month during the Kamakura period. Miyajima, home to Itsukushima Shrine—one of Japan’s Three Views and a UNESCO World Heritage Site—is situated within the city. Hatsukaichi boasts abundant tourism resources, including...
Tatara Bridge resembles a giant green dragon, spanning the beautiful Seto Inland Sea and connecting Ikuchi Island in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, with Oshima Island in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. The bridge was opened to traffic on May 1, 1999. With a main span of 890 meters, it was once the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world. Including its approach roads, the total length is 1,480 meters, featuring four lanes...
The Hiroshima City Manga Library is located in Hijiyama Park in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City, Japan. Visitors can reach it by taking the Hiroden Tram Line 5 from Hiroshima Station and getting off at “Hijiyamashita,” then walking for 10 minutes. Its predecessor was the Aozora Library, established in Showa 58 (1983), and in 1997 it was transformed into the Hiroshima City…
Sanshi-en is a Japanese garden facing Tokyo Bay, located in the renowned city of Yokohama in the Kanto region. Covering an area of approximately 175,000 square meters, it was built by Japanese silk magnate Enjiro Hara starting in 1902 and took 20 years to complete. It is one of Japan's most famous landscape gardens and one of the most popular…
Yokohama Chinatown is a Chinese residential area located in Yamashita-cho, Naka Ward, Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It is said to have formed after the opening of Yokohama Port in 1859, when many Chinese people from Guangdong, Shanghai, and other regions migrated here to engage in trade, leading to continuous prosperity and development. It is the largest Chinatown in Japan and even Asia, alongside…
Yokohama Landmark Tower is located in the Minato Mirai district in western Yokohama City. It is a skyscraper that integrates various functions such as offices, multifunctional halls, conferences, hotels, shopping malls, and tourism. Standing at 296 meters tall, it is currently the tallest building in Japan. Along with the surrounding Yokohama Museum of Art…
Yokohama International Stadium is located in Yokohama City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It was opened on March 1, 1998, and has a seating capacity of 73,237, making it the largest multi-purpose stadium in Japan by seating capacity and a world-renowned football venue. The Yokohama International Stadium hosted...
Onomichi City is a city located in the southeastern part of Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan, situated midway between Okayama City and Hiroshima City. Since ancient times, it has flourished as a port city. The mountains stretching behind approach the curved, tranquil coastline of the Onomichi Channel like a canal, and the slopes at the foot of the mountains are lined with historic temples and farmsteads, earning it the beautiful reputation of the “city of slopes…”
Fukuyama City is located in the central-southern part of the Chūgoku region in western Japan, at the southeastern tip of Hiroshima Prefecture. It is the fifth most populous city in the Chūgoku–Shikoku region after Hiroshima City, Okayama City, Matsuyama City, and Kurashiki City. With its warm climate and predominantly sunny weather, it is an easy place to live. Fukuyama is a beautiful city that gathers the history and culture of the Seto Inland Sea, boasts bright scenery and the fragrance of roses. Most of its tourist attractions are concentrated around Fukuyama Castle in the north of JR Fukuyama Station, the city’s gateway. This area features art galleries, museums, literature museums, and uniquely individual museums that are rare throughout Japan. Heading south from Fukuyama Station, you’ll find “Tomonoura,” a representative scenic spot of Japan’s first designated national park, “Setonaikai National Park.” The islands floating on the tranquil Seto Inland Sea form a picturesque scene. Other must-visit sites include Banpō-ji Temple, Fukuyama Castle, Myōō-in Five-Story Pagoda, Hōsen-ji Temple, and Fukuyama Hachimangū Shrine.
The Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum is located in Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama, and was established in 1994 as the world’s first food-themed amusement park. It was founded by Imai Yōji, who was born and raised in Shin-Yokohama. Deeply attached to this familiar land, he built the museum to promote the development of his hometown and to share his lifelong passion for ramen culture...