Hanami In Hiroshima 2026
Although the last gasps of winter may make you think otherwise, come late March, spring is just around the corner,
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Outdoor
Magical Miyajima in Autumn
November in Hiroshima usually offers beautiful clear, often warm days to enjoy the autumn colors outdoors. There is no better
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Hiking Sandankyo Gorge
Sandankyo Gorge may only be 90 minutes from Hiroshima, but it is a world away from the hustle and bustle
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Ushita Alps Part 1
Ushita-yama, unsurprisingly, looks over the neighborhood of Ushita in Higashi-ku. The summit is only 261m, but offers nice views over
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This is Part 2 of a 3 part series of posts describing the 7km trail between Peace Pagoda and Big
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Ushita Alps Part 3
This is the final post in a 3 part series describing the 7km trail between Peace Pagoda and Big Wave
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Gokurakuji-yama Hike
Miyajima gets all the attention and Mt Misen all the crowds. However, not far from the ferry port to the
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Cycling on Etajima Island
Bicycle-friendly infrastructure, accessibility by ferry and a mix of flat coastal roads and challenging climbs through a mountainous interior make
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Cycling around Etajima in late February
In hope of some early spring sunshine, I headed down to Ujina port on a Wednesday morning in late February
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Up and Down Miyajima: Climbing Mt. Misen
I spent some time recently perched, cross-legged on one of mount Misen’s ancient rocks, listening to the wind and the
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