A hotspot for Japanese influencers to check in at: Hiroshima’s “Future Hearts Hill” crafted from pristine white marble

Reporter He Guanxian / Comprehensive report

An ultra-popular IG check-in spot flooded by Japanese girls' posts — located in Kōsan-ji Temple in Hiroshima, Japan,"Future Mind Hill"is a cool-toned marble garden. In addition to numerous landscaped features, there’s also a café inside, allowing visitors to spend a relaxing afternoon in this minimalist courtyard.

▲ Located in Hiroshima, Japan, Future Mind Hill is part of Kōsan-ji Temple. (Photo / Provided by netizenMolly Cheung, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)provided, please do not take photos without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

In addition to housing a museum that displays important cultural properties and artworks, Kōsan-ji Temple commissioned Japanese sculptor Kazuto Kouya, who is active in Italy, to design and build this marble garden — Future Mind Hill — nestled deep in the mountains. The pristine white garden, built against the mountain, is surrounded by lush greenery. Its elevated position offers a vast view, adjacent to the blue sea and sky, giving the illusion of being in a heavenly realm.

▲ Future Mind Hill on the mountain is surrounded by rich natural landscapes. (Photo / Provided by netizenMolly Cheung, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)provided, please do not take photos without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

▲ Future Mind Hill has recently become a popular check-in landmark among Japanese girls. (Photo / Provided by netizenMolly Cheung, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)provided, please do not take photos without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

Future Mind Hill is themed around family bonds, aiming to express hope for the future and a vision of world peace. Kazuto Kouya, an environmental sculptor skilled at integrating sculptures with natural landscapes, brought back 3,000 metric tons of marble from Italy to create this garden. Everything from the "Tower of Light," which attracts many for photos, to the shape of the café and its tables and chairs, was personally designed and built by Kouya.

▲ Future Mind Hill also has a café inside. (Photo / Provided by netizenMolly Cheung, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)provided, please do not take photos without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

▲ The clean and sleek design of Future Mind Hill attracts many visitors. (Photo / Provided by netizenMolly Cheung, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)provided, please do not take photos without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

Creating an illusion of being in another time and space, Future Mind Hill has become one of the top check-in spots for Japanese girls. It’s currently a local hidden gem, and even netizenMolly Cheungdiscovered it after searching on Instagram for a long time. She said, “I just looked at where locals go, and decided to go as soon as I saw it.” She even asked locals about how to get there after arriving in Onomichi.

▲ The captivating Future Mind Hill makes people eager to visit and be amazed. (Photo / Provided by netizenMolly Cheung, please do not reproduce without permission to avoid copyright infringement)provided, please do not take photos without permission to avoid copyright infringement)

Future Mind Hill
Official Website (Chinese version)  
Location: 553-2 Setoda, Setoda-chō, Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan
Hours: 9:00–17:00 (Open year-round)
Phone: 0845-27-0800