Linda Liao's Reviews Page 30/93

This is a great place to slow down and enjoy the ocean view. The beach faces the Seto Inland Sea and offers a very open view. On clear days, you can see the sea and the surrounding islands in the distance. I especially recommend coming before evening. As the sun slowly sets, the sky and water are bathed in warm colors, creating a very romantic atmosphere. Sitting by the sea, feeling the breeze, and quietly watching the sunset is also a relaxing and soothing moment during a trip to the Seto Inland Sea.

When visiting Kure, besides touring the naval port and maritime attractions, I also highly recommend taking a walk along Alley Karasukojima. As you walk along the coast, you can enjoy views of the Seto Inland Sea and the surrounding islands, and the sea breeze feels especially pleasant. The path preserves its natural scenery, and it’s also a rare opportunity to see submarines up close.

When traveling to Hiroshima, besides enjoying the city scenery and visiting the usual tourist attractions, I think the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is also a place you should visit in person. On August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, completely changing the city and countless people's lives in a very short time.

The museum was established to preserve this history and the devastation caused by the atomic bombing, and to pass it on to future generations so people can understand the enormous cost of war and nuclear weapons. The museum displays many valuable materials related to the bombing, including photographs from the time, damaged belongings, possessions of survivors, and firsthand oral testimonies. Some exhibits may look like ordinary clothing or everyday items, but behind each one is a family, a child, or a life that could never return. These tangible objects and stories convey the suffering people endured at the time more powerfully than simply reading historical accounts.

It's hard not to feel heavyhearted during the visit, and it also makes you reconsider how precious peace is. Today, we can freely plan our lives, pursue our dreams, and simply eat and travel with family and friends. These everyday things that seem only natural are actually a great blessing.

ekie Hiroshima is located inside Hiroshima Station, making it very convenient to reach. You can easily browse around while passing through the station. It brings together many restaurants, dessert shops, souvenir stores, and local Hiroshima specialties, making it convenient to buy all your souvenirs in one place. In addition to local foods such as Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki and oysters, you can also find many delicate sweets and distinctive products.

If you're planning to visit places such as Miyajima and Kure during your trip to Hiroshima, this pass is worth considering. The 3-day adult pass costs JPY 4,100 and covers Hiroshima, Miyajima, Kure, Takehara, and other areas. It provides unlimited rides on JR trains, buses, ferries, and other forms of transportation within designated zones, and also includes admission to attractions such as Itsukushima Shrine and the Yamato Museum. For anyone who wants to explore the areas around Hiroshima in one trip, it saves the trouble of buying separate tickets for each leg and gives you flexibility in planning transportation and attractions. If your itinerary includes both Miyajima and Kure, this pass is even more useful.

If you're planning to travel from Hiroshima to Kure, you can take the highway bus instead of JR. It goes directly from central Hiroshima to Kure Station without any transfers, making it very convenient for travelers staying in the city center. Along the way, you can enjoy views of Hiroshima and the Seto Inland Sea. The whole trip is simple and easy, making it a good option for a day trip to Kure.

While walking through the Miyajima shopping street, I passed Itsuki Coffee, which has a simple yet stylish exterior. Drawn in by its artsy design, I went inside to take a break. The shop is known for its house-roasted specialty coffee, and its coffee soft serve is also recommended by many Japanese reviewers. After trying it, I found the coffee flavor rich and the soft serve smooth, with a sweetness that wasn't overly rich. The most distinctive part was the presentation: the soft serve was served on a small metal stand, which made it feel special and also made it very photogenic. Overall, it's a nice little shop to stop by while exploring the Miyajima shopping street.

Oysters are one of Miyajima's specialties. They're plump, and their aroma fills the air as they're grilled, making it hard not to stop when you pass by the shop. The grilled oysters are lightly charred on the outside and tender and juicy when you bite into them. They have a rich ocean flavor and natural saltiness without being overly fishy or greasy. They left me wanting more!

Kabukiage rice crackers are a classic and iconic Japanese snack. They're thick and crispy, with a rich sweet and savory soy sauce flavor that gets more fragrant as you chew. The seasoned surface has a lightly toasted aroma that pairs well with the crunchy texture of the rice crackers, and the sweet and salty flavors are perfectly balanced. They're great for an afternoon snack, something to munch on while watching shows, or to enjoy with tea. They're a good choice for anyone who likes Japanese rice crackers and sweet and savory flavors.

When visiting Miyajima, the fried momiji manju at the Momijido Main Store is definitely one of the snacks you have to try! The biggest highlight inside the store is being able to watch the momiji manju being made. The automated production process is fast and orderly, from pouring the batter into the molds and adding the filling to the cute, golden maple leaf-shaped cakes coming out. The whole process is quite impressive and draws many tourists who stop to watch. The place is very popular, and it's a lot of fun to watch them being made while tasting freshly baked momiji manju.