Chugoku Region : Close to the station

Yamato Museum
(Kure Maritime Museum)

A museum that showcases Kure’s exquisite shipbuilding technology and teaches about the history and technology of shipbuilding centers.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Museums

Atomic Bomb Dome
(Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park)

An esteemed building artifact that stands in remembrance of the bombing of Japan. The Peace Bell stands at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Hiroshima / Museums

Asian Resort Spa Seare

A spa resort where you can enjoy natural hot spring water gushing from 1,000 meters underground in a variety of zones.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Hot Springs

Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo

A museum delving into the myths and mysteries of ancient Izumo.

Shimane / Museums

Shinmon Dori

The approach to the Izumo Taisha, lined with Izumo soba eateries and souvenir shops.

Shimane / Tourist Attractions

JMSDF (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) Kure Museum (Iron Whale Museum)

The only museum in Japan where you can explore the inside of a submarine used in the past.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Museums

Saijo Sakagura Dori

Saijo, Higashihiroshima City, is known as a town of sake, and is dotted with sake breweries and brewing-related facilities.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Famous Places

Hotel Kararako

A hotel that embraces Japan's Izumo traditional culture, offering blissful cuisine made with seasonal high-quality ingredients.

Shimane

Anagomeshi Ueno Miyajimaguchi Flagship Store

The specialty of this long-standing popular establishment in Miyajima-guchi is the exquisite Anagomeshi(conger eel over rice), which is delicious whether you take it out or eat it in the store.

Hiroshima / Japanese Cuisine

The Rice Ear Festival - The Fox's Wedding

It's a unique festival with a legend that promises good matrimonial matches for its participants.

Yamaguchi / Autumn festivals & Events

Hiroshima Orizuru Tower

This is a place where everyone can experience the unique Hiroshima experience of making an "Orizuru Wall (Paper Crane Wall)" with prayers.

Hiroshima / Experiences Facilities

Goen Yokocho

A commercial facility in front of Izumo Taisha, featuring a row-house style building filled with local gourmet food and souvenir shops.

Shimane / Shopping Streets

Kibitsuhiko Shrine

The first shrine in Bizen Province that carries the legend of Momotaro.

Okayama / Shrines & Temples

Kashiwaya Kobayashi

A Japanese bar where you can enjoy the finest Yakitori grilled over charcoal with delicious wine

Okayama / Izakaya

• 8 Sep 2022

  The comprehensive guide to Kurashiki! Learn about a famous spot and a secret site. Check out authentic foods and souvenirs.

  Kurashiki City offers many attractions; the Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter, super viewpoints around the city from which visitors can look out upon the islands spread across the Seto Inland Sea; special cuisine and unique shopping opportunities. This makes it a perfect holiday retreat destination for adults. The article below has insightful information of Kurashiki that will help you to explore and enjoy this exciting area.

Ario Kurashiki

Excellent access direct from the train station! A large commercial complex comprising about 100 specialist shops.

Okayama / Commercial Buildings

Seamall Shimonoseki

Adjacent to Shimonoseki Station, it's the largest shopping mall in Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Yamaguchi / Commercial Buildings

Ozekiyama Park

A favorite relaxation spot for the people of Hiroshima, known for its cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.

Hiroshima / Parks & Gardens

Shobara Ueno Park

A popular cherry blossom spot where 600 Somei Yoshino trees bloom around the pond, known for its beautiful illumination.

Hiroshima / Parks & Gardens

Hijiyama Park

A hilltop park where you can enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring and a view of Hiroshima cityscape.

Hiroshima / Parks & Gardens

Nishi-no-Miyabi Tokiwa

An entertainment ryokan popular for its six unique baths and the 'Okami Gekijo' performance.

Yamaguchi / Inns

Kan'unro

Experience Shimane's unique delicacies at a long-established kappo (Japanese cooking) restaurant that carries on a venerable tradition.

Shimane / Japanese Cuisine

Kure Ship Tour

This is a tour of the ships that dock at the Kure base of the Maritime Self-Defense Force, where you can approach them from the sea.

Kure Area Neighborhood

The Former Chiba Family Residence (Saigoku Kaido)

The Chiba family's former residence in the town of Kaita, which flourished as a post town in the Edo period, is preserved and open to the public.

Kure Area Neighborhood / Tourist Attractions