Chūgoku region Irifuneyama Memorial Museum History: The Former Kure Naval Commander’s Residence
*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).The Irifuneyama Memorial Museum in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture, is c...
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Chūgoku region Yamato Museum (Kure) Guide 2026: 5 Must-Sees, Tickets & Visit Time
*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).The Yamato Museum (officially the Kure Maritime Museum) in Kure, Hi...
Chūgoku region Okonomiyaki Nagataya Taste Test: Real Wait Times and the Counter-Seat Show
*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).Among Hiroshima's many okonomiyaki restaurants, Okonomiyaki Nagatay...
Chūgoku region Tachibana Restaurant in Miyajima: A Taste Test of the Fried Oyster Set Meal, Plus Menu and Queue Tips
For lunch while sightseeing on Miyajima, Tachibana is a local restaurant worth knowing about. What makes it stand out is...
Chūgoku region The History of Daisho-in: Miyajima’s Oldest Temple and Its Ties to Kukai and the Imperial Court
*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).Alongside Itsukushima Shrine, Daisho-in, spread across the foot of ...
Chūgoku region How to Use the Miyajima-Setouchi tabiwa Gururin Pass: Routes, Value, and Free Museum Admission
If you're planning to explore a wide stretch of Hiroshima Prefecture — Hiroshima city, Miyajima, Kure, and Takehara — th...
Chūgoku region The History of Itsukushima Shrine: From Its Founding to Taira no Kiyomori and UNESCO Status
Famous for its vermilion torii gate rising out of the sea, Itsukushima Shrine is the symbol of Miyajima ("Shrine Island"...
Chūgoku region How to Get to Miyajima: Ferry from Miyajimaguchi & High-Speed Boat from Hiroshima Port
*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).Miyajima, home to the UNESCO World Heritage site Itsukushima Shrine...
Tohoku The History of Tsurugajo Castle: From the Ashina Clan to the Boshin War
Tsurugajo Castle in Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima Prefecture, is best known as the stronghold that endured a month-long siege...