Hiroshima Prefecture

How to Explore Mukaishima: Taking the Ferry from Onomichi to Goto Kosensho, with Piers and Fares

How to cross to Mukaishima, the island facing Onomichi, and get around. Covers the piers, fares and hours of the Onomichi Ferry (Kaneyoshi Watashi) and the Ekimae Ferry, the bottled drinks of Goto Kosensho (founded in 1930) and its takeout rules, and the walk back to the pier, with photos.

2026.11.11

Chūgoku region

Onomichi Model Course: A Half-Day Walk from the Station to the Slopes of Mt. Senkoji and Mukaishima

A half-day Onomichi sightseeing course on foot from Onomichi Station: the stone steps past the Jikōji railroad crossing, the view of the Onomichi Channel from Mt. Senkoji, a ferry trip to Mukaishima, and Onomichi ramen for lunch, with real photos and their timestamps. Ropeway fares were also checked.

2026.11.03

Chūgoku region

Onomichi Ramen at Kuishinbo Senryo | Back-Fat Soy Sauce Ramen and Fried Rice near Onomichi Station

I had Onomichi ramen, a soy sauce soup with floating back fat, and fried rice at Kuishinbo Senryo, a 3-minute walk from JR Onomichi Station. This guide covers the ramen, location, regular holiday and sightseeing tips.

2026.10.21

Chūgoku region

The History of Hiroshima Castle | From Mori Terumoto’s Construction to the Atomic Bomb, the Rebuilt Keep and Its 2026 Closing

The history of Hiroshima Castle with a timeline: Mori Terumoto's construction in 1589, the Fukushima and Asano eras, the Imperial General Headquarters, the atomic bomb, the 1958 rebuilt keep and its closing on March 22, 2026, plus highlights of the grounds.

2026.10.20

Chūgoku region

Kure Reimen at Kureboshi Seimenya | Niboshi-Broth Cold Noodles near Kure Station

I had Kure reimen, the local noodle dish of Kure City, at Kureboshi Seimenya, a niboshi ramen shop near JR Kure Station. This guide covers the toppings and price, how to order by number, opening hours, location and sightseeing tips.

2026.10.20

Chūgoku region

How to Get to Okunoshima: Routes from Tokyo, Osaka & Hiroshima, Plus Tadanoumi Port Ferry Info

Okunoshima, Japan’s famous “Rabbit Island,” is a small island floating in the Seto Inland Sea — but despite being an isl...

2026.10.01

Chūgoku region

Why Are There Rabbits on Okunoshima? The Story Behind Japan’s “Rabbit Island” and Its Current Challenges

A roughly 15-minute ferry ride from Tadanoumi Port in Takehara City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Okunoshima floats in the Seto...

2026.10.01

Chūgoku region

The History of Okunoshima: From Poison Gas Island to Rabbit Paradise | Walking the Geiyo Fortress, Poison Gas Factory & War Ruins

*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).Just a 15-minute ferry ride from Tadanoumi Port in Takehara City, H...

2026.09.30

Chūgoku region

Fafner in the Azure Onomichi Pilgrimage Guide: The Railroad Crossing, the Makabe Family Home, and the View from Mukaishima

*This article contains affiliate links (advertising).The sci-fi robot anime series Fafner in the Azure is set on the fic...

2026.09.30

Chūgoku region