Hiroshima Days - Be a local

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How about enjoying fine French cuisine that uses local ingredients in an authentic Japanese atmosphere? Many of you would know about TOFUKUJI temple, that stands nearby Fushimi Inari Taisha in Kyoto, as it is famous for its beautiful garden. It is Mirei Shigemori who created the garden at TOFUKUJI Temple. And a garden created by him exists in Hiroshima also. Oukatei, named by him, it is. There is a quiet Japanese garden that makes you forget the hustle and bustle on a small mountain about 15 minutes by car from the center of Hiroshima city. Up on the small hill about 15 minutes drive from the center of Hiroshima city, you can find a quiet Japanese garden that takes your mind off the hustle and bustle. Walk into the restaurant, viewing Momiji-maple- on your right and Cherry blossoms on your left. The restaurant building was used as a tea room in the garden, back in time. It is offering the French cuisine which you can enjoy your familiar ta...

Information about Ferries and Cruise Ships From Peace Memorial Park -Bound for Miyajima From Hiroshima Port -Lunch /Dinner Cruise -Bound for Miyajima -Bound for Etajima -To Matsuyama Sightseeing Port (Ehime Prefecture)

This program allows you to move your body in the fresh air in the deep mountain and achieve the team building, as well as contribute effort to solve the regional issues in Hiroshima.    Strongly recognizing that we, ourselves, are also part of the nature, let’s learn about it, and strengthen your teamwork, while circulating the works of nature. We are sure that its experience should be a strong encouragement in your daily life after that. In this program, we mainly ask you to help doing “Tree Thinning” to create a rich forest by cutting trees that are unnecessary or better to be out. To cut down a tree safely, you must work under meticulous calculations and ordered rules. Above all, at the moment of a dangerous that a tree fallen, accurate communication with buddy is indispensable. In the quiet mountains, the signals between teams are echoing. And the moment when a big tree of 7 m or more makes a noise and collapses while making a wind, is masterpiece. Why is this “Tree Thin...

If you are planning to watch 3-day Kagura performance online this week (on December 21st, 22nd and 23rd), this video is really recommended to watch in advance so you can enjoy Kagura performance well! Each Kagura performance is telling a story, and if you know the story, you can understand what is going on at the performance, which makes it more enjoyable! This video gently tells you one major story of Kagura with animation!

Just one day is too short time to spend if you are visiting both two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Itsukushima Shrine. So, we would definitely recommend you to stay in Hiroshima for at least  two days ! Day1 : Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and its surroundings Day2 : Itsukushima Shrine and beautiful nature in Miyajima Island Day 1 Many people start walking around from the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, but we think that it would be easier for you to understand the history of the Atomic Bomb Dome and places you are standing at if you go around in the order listed below. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is located in the Peace Memorial Park. If you come to Hiroshima to learn about its history, we highly recommend you to visit here. ...

You shouldn't miss this chance to enjoy live watching Japanese culture, Kagura with English subtitles! Before the next time you are able to visit Hiroshima, please see this wonderful performance in advance and get ready to actually see them at the theater! **Please be noted that the times shown are all in Japan Time.