広島県 · Chugoku Region
Hiroshima Hidden Gems
A city rebuilt as a monument to peace, paired with the floating torii of Miyajima across the bay — two UNESCO sites within an hour of each other.
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Climate & Best Season
Mild Inland Sea climate: warm summers, gentle winters, low rainfall. Year-round, with oysters at their best in winter.
Famous For (Food)
- Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki
- Oysters
- Tsukemen
- Momiji manju
Signature Sights
- Peace Memorial Park & Dome
- Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima
- Onomichi temple walk
- Shimanami Kaido cycling
Hiroshima· Kure
Yamato Museum — Battleship Yamato's Naval Legacy
The Yamato Museum (大和ミュージアム), officially the Kure Maritime Museum, commemorates the city of Kure's history as Japan's pr…
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Updated Jul 2026
Hiroshima· Kure
JMSDF Kure Museum — Walk Inside a Real Submarine
The JMSDF Kure Museum (海上自衛隊呉史料館), also known as the 'てつのくじら館' (Iron Whale Museum), offers the rare opportunity to board…
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Updated Jul 2026