Dolls, ghouls, origami and sharks in Miyoshi

Rural Miyoshi in the north of Hiroshima Prefecture is perhaps unlikely to be top of the list on a first

Moon Viewing at the Okuda Genso-Sayume Art Museum

Earlier this month, I heard that the Okuda Genso-Sayume Art Museum in Miyoshi is a great place to view the

The blossoms of the 1000 or so cherry trees in Miyoshi’s Ozaekiyama Park and along the Gononokawa Roverside are illuminated

Miyoshi’s cherry blossom festival runs from March 25-April 9, but the main event is on Sunday, April 2 this year.

Kids will love blowing off steam in this playground next to the Okuda Genso-Sayume Museum and Miyoshi Winery.

Impressive 126m waterfall in the Miyoshi area that is beautiful at any time of the year.

March 14, 2017 Paul Walsh 6830 Views Miyoshi

The coolest place in Miyoshi’s historical district.

Displays on the history, folklore and archeology of the Chugoku mountain region.

March 11, 2017 Paul Walsh 6995 Views Kimita, Miyoshi

Alkaline hot spring north of central Miyoshi on the road to the Kimita Origami Museum and Kannose Gorge.

30 hectare park in Miyoshi containing 3000 ancient burial mounds, traditional buildings and a archeological museum.