Kintai Bridge (Yamaguchi)
The graceful five-arched Kintai Bridge, with Mt. Shiroyama at its
back, is a scene right out of a woodblock print. Access to the Iwakuni
Castle, which offers a spectacular view, by cable car.
Access
- 1 hour by car
Nearby Attractions
Miyajima Island
A boat leaves from Motoujina Pier in front of the hotel. Itsukushima Shrine is a World Heritage Site. …
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
There is a museum, a peace memorial hall, as well as many monuments surrounded by …
Shukkeien Garden
This garden is famous for its flowers. It is a tranquil garden inspired by beautiful landscape of Lake …
Yamato Museum (in Kure)
This museum introduces the history of Kure, which was formerly the foremost naval harbor in Asia, …
Ski slopes in northern Hiroshima prefecture
With some ski slopes accessible in just an hour and a half from the city, Hiroshima’s slopes are …
Shuhodo (Yamaguchi)
A limestone cave under the Akiyoshidai plateau. A fantastic work of nature, carved by …
Motoujina National Park
Motoujina is a beatiful island in Hiroshima bay.
In 1950 it was designated as a national …
Onomichi
The stone steps and slopes of Onomichi have been the setting of many films and literary works. …
Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge (Ehime)
Completed in 1999, the Kurushima Kaikyo Bridge is world’s first bridge to be comprised of …
JMSDF Kure Museum
This museum contains exhibits about submarines and minesweepers. Visitors can get a close look at …
Iwami-Ginzan Silver Mine (Shimane)
This was one of the most famous silver mines in Japan. Registered as a World Heritage Site in 2007, it …
Hiroshima Castle
Hiroshima Castle, nicknamed the Carp Castle, was built by Mori Terumoto in the 16th century. …
Former Imperial Japanese Naval Academy (Etajima)
The building of the former Imperial Naval Academy is a beautiful red-brick building. The building …
Takehara
Takehara city has been additionally approved as the Japan Heritage of “Kitamae-bune …
Bayside Beach
Hiroshima is blessed with numerous bathing beaches along the seacoast and on the islands, and there …