Kure Area Travel Guide

A comprehensive park used by more than 200,000 people a year. The park is also popular for its walking path where you can enjoy seasonal herbs and flowers.

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

In addition to exhibiting materials related to Kumano's traditional craft, the Kumano brush, which has a history of about 180 years, and visitors can try their hand at making brushes.

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

A mountain included in the Seto Inland Sea National Park formed by over 1,000 islands of various sizes. You can enjoy mountain climbing, camping, and driving.

A 408m mountain in the middle of Kurahashi Island. From the summit you get panoramic views of the many islands of the Seto Inland Sea.

Legend has it that the area was developed by Taira no Kiyomori over 800 years ago. The boats that come and go have an emotional impact along with the scenery of the Setouchi area.

Along the stone-paved street, there is a historical walking area lined with pine trees and wooden museums and art galleries.

It is a cycling road that connects the islands from Kawajiri, Kure City to Okamura Island, Ehime Prefecture, with seven bridges, and the shortest distance is about 30 km.

A port town that once flourished as a town of waiting for the wind and tide.

A shopping street known as "Rengadori" where you can find local gourmet and sweets shops.

Former Kure Guardian Commander's Office, which often appears as a location for movies, is open to the public.

A popular store whose signature product is Kure's famous "melon pan" (cookie crusted bun) filled with homemade cream.

This is the direct sales store of Senpuku, a sake brewery established in Kure City. In addition to Senpuku's sake, original goods are also sold.

The hot-spring hotel is located at the higher ground on Osakikamijima island which isn’t connected with bridges to the other island on Akinada-Tobishima Kaido.

JMSDF (Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force) original curry recipe recreated as a local dish in Kure City.

Cruise ferries that allow you to enjoy a boat trip on the Seto Inland Sea as if you were taking a stroll in the park.

This sightseeing train allows passengers to enjoy the scenery and sweets of the Seto Inland Sea as they travel.

A sightseeing high-speed cruiser that allows passengers to enjoy the beauty of the many islands of the Seto Inland Sea and island touring.

Easy travel between sightseeing spots from Hiroshima City to Kure City without transfers!

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.