Post-disaster trail check: Peace Pagoda, Ushita-yama, Mitate-yama
After the recent unprecedented rainfall that resulted in flooding and landslides around Hiroshima city and the wider region it may
Read moreAfter the recent unprecedented rainfall that resulted in flooding and landslides around Hiroshima city and the wider region it may
Read moreNovember in Hiroshima usually offers beautiful clear, often warm days to enjoy the autumn colors outdoors. There is no better
Read moreThis beautiful 15km long canyon in the northeast of Hiroshima prefecture has many natural features and is a popular place
Read moreThe Dangyokei gorge is a spectacular natural beauty spot in Ohnan in Shimane Prefecture with great access.
Read moreSandan-kyo is a beautiful hiking spot where you can leave your worries behind and recharge your batteries.
Read moreUshita-yama, unsurprisingly, looks over the neighborhood of Ushita in Higashi-ku. The summit is only 261m, but offers nice views over
Read moreThis is Part 2 of a 3 part series of posts describing the 7km trail between Peace Pagoda and Big
Read moreThis is the final post in a 3 part series describing the 7km trail between Peace Pagoda and Big Wave
Read moreMiyajima gets all the attention and Mt Misen all the crowds. However, not far from the ferry port to the
Read moreI spent some time recently perched, cross-legged on one of mount Misen’s ancient rocks, listening to the wind and the
Read moreRecently, I visited the Sandankyo Gorge at the recommendation of locals. I arrived at this beautiful place just an hour
Read moreFollow in the footsteps of Mōri Terumoto, the 16th Century daimyo who had a castle stronghold built upon the Otagawa
Read moreThe trail up to the Peace Pagoda on Mt Futaba (139m) starts just a few hundred meters from Hiroshima Shinkansen
Read moreOne of the first things people notice when they arrive in Hiroshima on the shinkansen bullet train is the bulbous
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