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
Read moreI spent some time recently perched, cross-legged on one of mount Misen’s ancient rocks, listening to the wind and the
Read moreThe recently revamped Miyajima Aquarium (Suizo-kan) is a family-friendly activity for anyone visiting Miyajima island. Originally built in the 1980’s, it
Read moreThe walk towards Daisho-in temple from the ferry port is relatively short and very enjoyable. When I was there in
Read moreIf you are looking for outdoor fun with the kids and a place to have a nice family picnic, Kōtsū
Read moreAlthough not a protected UNESCO site like the A-bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima, Fudōin Temple is designated by
Read moreAt the base of Ushita-yama, there is an interesting Buddhist temple and pet cemetery. The temple is easy to see from
Read moreI like this park because I can throw the baseball, play soccer, run around in the field or do stomp
Read moreThe A-bomb destroyed virtually everything on the ground within approximately 2 kilometers of the bomb’s hypocenter. A few structures did,
Read moreWhile it doesn’t have the history of Shukkei-en garden in Hiroshima city, nor is it likely to make any top
Read moreReferred to as Shirakami-san by locals, Shirakami Shrine, gets its name (which means “white god”) from a time when the
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