Cadore Gelateria – Uenohara Farm
Organic grass-fed dairy cows on the Uenohara farm source the superb Gelato, cheese and cheesecake at Cadore.
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Saiki International Archery-Land
If spending the day in a beautiful forest park shooting arrows at targets appeals, you will enjoy a trip to
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Halloween Trick or Treating at Hiroshima Castle
Families looking for kid-friendly Halloween fun in the early evening of October 31st, Halloween night this year (Monday) let’s meet-up
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Mizuho Highland
Located just over the border in Shimane Prefecture in Ohnan, Mizuho Highland is one of the region’s largest snow resorts.
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Miyajima Aquarium
The recently revamped Miyajima Aquarium (Suizo-kan) is a family-friendly activity for anyone visiting Miyajima island. Originally built in the 1980’s, it
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Hiroshima Cruises
Hiroshima’s proximity to the sea not only offers access to great seafood, but also allows us to enjoy water transportation
Read moreNoNoBudou Buffet
If you like Japanese dishes and love your vegetables, you will enjoy a meal at NonoBudou 野の葡萄 “Natural Garden Terrace”.
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BorneLund Kid-O-Kid
Play toys and fun activities for kids aged 6 months to 12 years old in the city center. The Play
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The Young Americans teach music, dance and performance to young people throughout the world. The organization, founded in 1962, is
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Bombay Indian Dining
Bombay Indian Dining is a great option for anyone who loves good Indian food. The atmosphere at the Ujina branch
Read moreGH junior: Senda park
I like this park because I can throw the baseball, play soccer, run around in the field or do stomp
Read moreChikara Noodle Shops
“Chikara” [力 / ちから] means ‘strong’ in Japanese which has been a good fit for this popular Hiroshima chain that
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Mario Espresso
This three-floor restaurant with blue and white decor reminds of a weather-beaten boat house. The menu was revamped in 2013
Read moreManchester United Soccer Schools Coming to Hiroshima
Do you or your friends have kids who love soccer? How do you think they would like to spend three
Read moreCafe Cacimu
A great little family-friendly cafe next to Gion’s AEON shopping center in Asa-minami-ku, 20 minutes outside of the city center.
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Tanaka Beikokuten
Ushita is a convenient and culturally rich suburb of Hiroshima, not far from the main JR station. Many of the back street shops have survived over the years and is a great place to explore.
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Gion’s Aeon Mall
In the Asa-minami ku area, near Hiroshima’s university of Economics is the AEON chain mall in the area called Gion. Since
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PIIC: Peak International Immersion Center
PIIC is a fantastic 2 floor facility run by bilingual educators with a vision of building a great venue for
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Iwami Seaside Park
The Iwami coast in Shimane Prefecture is a popular summer getaway destination for Hiroshima beach lovers, surfers and families as
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Hozuki Matsuri
On the 3rd weekend of July each year, a festival is held in celebration of the mysteriously beautiful “Hozuki” red
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Hiroshima City Transportation Museum
Located in Asa-minami ku, a short walk from the Chorakuji Astram Line Station is Hiroshima’s City Transportation Museum. The museum
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Kinsai YOSAKOI Dance Parade
The final day of Hiroshima’s annual Flower Festival is all about Yosakoi. Whether you are interested in Japanese dance or
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Okunoshima “Rabbit Island”
It’s not due to the shape of this island that it got the nickname of “rabbit island” but because it
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YMCA International Kindergarten (YIK)
The main YMCA building in the city center is a great resource for the international community. On the 7th floor,
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Cusco Cafe
Cusco Cafe, run by long-term Peruvian residents, have become an important part of the thriving international community here. This place
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Al Mandolino
Spacious, yet cosy Italian restaurant where wait staff dress in their formal black and whites all day. Originally opened in 1987,
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Megahira Hot Spring Ski Resort
The Megahira snow resort is the closest to Hiroshima city and just 2km from the Yoshiwa expressway exit on the
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Most of Japan shuts down over the New Year holiday as festivities are traditionally focused on families gathering together to
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