Megahira Hot Spring Snow Resort

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023 Paul Walsh 18743 Views Family-friendly, Skiing, Snow, Snowboarding, Winter

Megahira is the nearest snow resort to Hiroshima city, is very family-friendly and has a big hot spring perfect for those who like to keep their pants on.

Lifestyle Shopping

The Outlets Shopping Mall

April 30, 2019June 6, 2022 jjwalsh 6975 Views dining, discounts, Family-friendly, game center, movies, shopping mall

If you’re looking for a refuge from the rain, heat or to find great deals on discounted brand name goods

Museums & Attractions

Cadore Gelateria – Uenohara Farm

February 21, 2018April 9, 2018 jjwalsh 6963 Views burgers, countryside, dairy, Family-friendly, farm, gelato, Higashi-hiroshima, Pizza

Organic grass-fed dairy cows on the Uenohara farm source the superb Gelato, cheese and cheesecake at Cadore.

Lifestyle Sport & Fitness

Saiki International Archery Land

February 19, 2018May 25, 2023 jjwalsh 10407 Views Family-friendly, Hatsukaichi, Saiki-ku

Try your hand at archery in a lovely forest park at Archery Land in Saiki-ku, Hatsukaichi, jan hour by car from Hiroshima city center.

Family Kids Lifestyle

Halloween Trick or Treating at Hiroshima Castle

October 16, 2016October 24, 2016 jjwalsh 6806 Views Family-friendly, Halloween

Families looking for kid-friendly Halloween fun in the early evening of October 31st, Halloween night this year (Monday) let’s meet-up

Lifestyle Snow resorts

Mizuho Highland

January 20, 2016May 10, 2026 Paul Walsh 11824 Views Family-friendly, Ohnan, Shimane, Skiing, Snow, Snowboarding, Winter

Located just over the border in Shimane Prefecture in Ohnan, Mizuho Highland is one of the region’s largest snow resorts.

Museums & Attractions

Miyajima Aquarium

July 3, 2014April 5, 2023 jjwalsh 10662 Views Family-friendly, Miyajima, Seto-inland sea

The recently revamped Miyajima Aquarium (Suizo-kan) is a family-friendly activity for anyone visiting Miyajima island. Originally built in the 1980’s, it