In Kure, a city that thrived as a naval port during the Meiji era, you can visit the Kure Maritime History Museum, which highlights Japan’s naval history including the enormous battleship "Yamato." Additionally, the Tetsu no Kujira Museum (Maritime Self-Defense Force Kure Museum) offers the unique experience of boarding a real submarine. The entire town is a renowned tourist destination, featuring parks where you can view rare battleships up close.
In Takehara, known as the "Little Kyoto of Aki," you can experience a nostalgic and slow-paced atmosphere as if you've traveled back in time to the Edo period when it flourished as a salt field town.
In Etajima, you can enjoy various activities such as marine sports in the abundant natural surroundings. You can also savor dishes made from fresh and carefully selected local ingredients and relax in the best seaside locations while chilling out.
On Okunojima, which is now designated as a national park, it is said that there are approximately 500 to 600 rabbits. Why not be refreshed by these rabbits in the beautiful natural surroundings?
Akinada Tobishima Kaido is a route that connects Hiroshima and Ehime Prefecture with seven islands and seven bridges. In addition to driving across the bridges featured often in movies, there is a popular cycling route that is enjoyable even for beginners. On the islands, you can learn about their rich history and culture, as well as get your hands on unique local products.
Higashi-Hiroshima is the birthplace of premium sake, and the city is home to ten sake breweries. The Nishijo Sake Brewery Street is considered one of the "Three Major Sake Districts in Japan," where you can fully appreciate the unique charm of the streetscape and indulge in the pride of Japan, "SAKE." You can also enjoy various gourmet dishes and events centered around sake.
