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Hiroshima Hondori Shopping Street
Located in the heart of Hiroshima, the Hiroshima Hondori Shopping Street is the largest shopping arcade in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions. Stretching 577 meters from east to west, the arcade is packed with entertainment, featuring around 200 shops ranging from daily goods stores and restaurants to souvenir shops and tourist attractions. With a covered arcade, shopping and strolling cannot be bothered by rain!
3 minutes by Car
Micchan Main Store Hatchobori Main Store
[Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyaki Started Here]
The chef is credited with inventing the present style of okonomiyaki -- with noodles -- the definition of Hiroshima okonomiyaki today.
1 hour 45 minutes by car
Kosanji Museum / The Hill of Hope
Kosanji Temple Museum and The Hill of Hope are located within the temple grounds built by Kosanji Kosan, an industrialist from Osaka, as an expression of gratitude to his mother after her passing. The Kosanji Temple Museum features Buddhist and tea ceremony-related artworks, while The Hill of Hope is a well-known photo spot with its striking all-white marble landscape.
20 minutes by bicycle
Island-Wide Art Museum
This unique project transforms the entire island into an open-air art museum, showcasing 17 outdoor artworks installed as part of the Setoda Biennale. Enjoy this extraordinary collaboration between art and nature.
30 minutes by bicycle
AZUMI SETODA
Azumi Setoda, a ryokan blending tradition with modernity, the former residence of the wealthy Horiuchi merchant family, originally built in 1867. Dinner features French cuisine centered on vegetables, served in tableware assed down from the Horiuchi household. Recognized for offering a truly unique experience, the hotel has been awarded one Michelin Key.
