GH junior: Senda park

February 17, 2013March 5, 2013 mangozaru 9167 Views Family-friendly, Kid-friendly, park, Senda

I like this park because I can throw the baseball, play soccer, run around in the field or do stomp

Asian Dining Japanese Soba & Udon

Chikara Noodle Shops

January 30, 2013September 18, 2015 jjwalsh 8519 Views Family-friendly, Non-smoking, noodles

“Chikara” [力 / ちから] means ‘strong’ in Japanese which has been a good fit for this popular Hiroshima chain that

Dining Italian

Mario Espresso

January 25, 2013October 21, 2016 jjwalsh 8478 Views casual, Family-friendly, lively, Naka-ku, special occasions

This three-floor restaurant with blue and white decor reminds of a weather-beaten boat house. The menu was revamped in 2013

Cafe Japanese

Cafe Cacimu

October 6, 2012November 7, 2012 jjwalsh 6002 Views Asaminami, Family-friendly, Kid-friendly, Non-smoking

A great little family-friendly cafe next to Gion’s AEON shopping center in Asa-minami-ku, 20 minutes outside of the city center.

Lifestyle Shopping

Tanaka Beikokuten

October 2, 2012December 30, 2015 jjwalsh 8343 Views dagashi-ya, Family-friendly, kids, penny candy shop, sweets, Ushita

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.

Asian Indian

Sagur

September 23, 2012June 25, 2023 jjwalsh 12172 Views English menu, English spoken, Family-friendly, Itsukaichi, Non-smoking, Vegetarian options

This Indian restaurant seems to have a great following and we can see why. Sagur has been open since 2002

Lifestyle Shopping

Gion’s Aeon Mall

July 31, 2012July 31, 2012 jjwalsh 18560 Views Asaminami, Family-friendly, Hiroshima city, kids, Mall, shopping

In the Asa-minami ku area, near Hiroshima’s university of Economics is the AEON chain mall in the area called Gion. Since

Campgrounds Lifestyle

Iwami Seaside Park

July 13, 2012June 16, 2021 jjwalsh 13550 Views beach, Camping, Family-friendly, Hamada, Shimane

Iwami Seaside Park is a beautiful beach park in Hamada in Shimane Prefecture, a 90-minute drive over through the mountains from Hiroshima.

Features Festivals

Hozuki Matsuri

June 25, 2012July 18, 2015 jjwalsh 6528 Views Family-friendly, Ushita

On the 3rd weekend of July each year, a festival is held in celebration of the mysteriously beautiful “Hozuki” red

Art Museums and Galleries Museums & Attractions

Hiroshima City Numaji Transportation Museum

June 18, 2012April 27, 2023 jjwalsh 13284 Views Asaminami, Family-friendly, kids, museum, transportation

Located in Asa-minami ku, a short walk from the Chorakuji Astram (Monorail) Station is Hiroshima’s City Transportation Museum. The museum