Model Itineraries in Hiroshima

This is a one-day course starring Gonokawa Canoe Park Sakugi (江の川カヌー公園さくぎ), a Hiroshima prefectural park spreading along the Gono River (江の川) in Kayodo, Sakugi-cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. During the summer holiday period it opens every day, from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the popular water slide can be enjoyed from June 1 through the end of September. In the morning, stop by the Yume Land Funo roadside station (道の駅 ゆめランド布野) and spend a relaxed early hour looking over local vegetables and specialty products. Next, head on to Miyoshi Winery (三次ワイナリー) and have lunch while enjoying the vineyard scenery and browsing the shop. Once you have eaten your fill, move on to Gonokawa Canoe Park Sakugi (江の川カヌー公園さくぎ) in the afternoon, where water play at the stream pool and the water slide until evening is the climax. The stream pool, which makes use of the calm flow of the Gono River (江の川), is safe enough for small children to play in, and the water slide is hugely popular with older children as well. Enjoy a family summer day in true Miyoshi (三次) style, immersed in the clear streams of the Chugoku Mountains (中国山地).

A full-day course celebrating the summer finale of Ōsaki Kamijima's 'Ōsaki Kamijima Summer Festival' (August 14, 2026), where you can enjoy the entire island. In the daytime, relish the panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea from Kanamine Mountain Observatory Tower, boasting the island's finest vistas. Stroll through the charming retro streets of the port town of Kie, and enjoy swimming at Tarumizu Beach. After an early dinner at Hakusuizakura-nami Hall hot spring, at 8 PM, fireworks grace the night sky over Ōgushi Beach and Ōgushi Campground for just 20 minutes. Experience a leisurely island day and a summer fireworks finale with your family.

A one-day course centered on the Ushio no Ka Matsuri (Tidal Fragrance Festival) (August 22, 2026), which brightens the summer of Saka Town in Hiroshima Prefecture facing the Seto Inland Sea. In the morning, experience traditional craftsmanship at Fude no Sato Kobo in Kumano, Japan's brush capital, then take in a panoramic view of Hiroshima Bay from Kougon-yama Observation Deck. In Kure City, visit the Yamato Museum, famous for its 1/10 scale model of the battleship Yamato, and enjoy seaside views at Kure Portopia Park while having an early dinner. From 5 PM, the Ushio no Ka Matsuri begins at the Parti Fuji Saka Store parking lot, with food stalls from Saka Sunday Market adding to the excitement. This is a course where families can leisurely experience the sea breeze and festival energy unique to a coastal town.

A full-day course centered on the magnificent water ritual 'Tamatorigai Festival' (August 29, 2026) held at Itsukushima Shrine, exploring Miyaji's history and nature. Spend the day visiting Senjokaku Hall and the five-story pagoda related to Toyotomi Hideyoshi, Daiganji Temple, one of Miyaji's oldest temples, and take the ropeway up Mt. Misen to enjoy the spectacular Seto Inland Sea views. Have an early dinner with anago rice or grilled oysters at Omotesando Shopping Street. Then, starting at 5 p.m., witness the magnificent Tamatorigai Festival begin offshore from Itsukushima Shrine, where bare-chested men compete fiercely for the sacred jewel floating on the sea. This family-friendly course lets you experience both historical exploration and the spectacle of a major Miyaji ritual in one day, feeling the depth of Miyaji's culture.

A full-day course centered on the first day (August 17, 2026) of the 'Miyaji Evening Dance' held in summer on the World Heritage island of Miyaji. Interact with marine creatures at Miyaji Marine Aquarium in the morning, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Itsukushima Shrine, and take a ropeway up Mt. Misen to enjoy spectacular views of the Seto Inland Sea. At Omotesando Shopping Street, enjoy early dinner with anago rice or grilled oysters before sunset. At 7:30 pm as dusk falls, bon dancing circles form from the approach to Itsukushima Shrine through Daishouin Beach. This family-friendly course lets you experience Miyaji's summer all day long, from daytime sightseeing to evening dancing. Savor Miyaji's summer night with sea breezes, cool evening air, and the sound of geta footsteps.

A one-day course to enjoy the Shobara Summer Festival Fireworks Grand Display on August 23rd, 2026 (Sunday), showcasing the nature-rich city of Shobara in northern Hiroshima Prefecture. During the day, enjoy vast green spaces and playground facilities at the National Government-operated Biho Kyūryō Park, take a scenic walk around the lake at Ueno Park, and savor local gourmet food on Shobara Hondōri Shopping Street. In the evening, enjoy the cool evening air around the venue in Shinshōchō, have dinner, and secure a viewing spot. As darkness falls, you can leisurely watch fireworks rising into the night sky above the verdant basin. A perfect day to wrap up your summer, combining the coolness of the highlands with fireworks nestled in the mountains.

This one-day course centers on the 33rd Aki-Ota Town Togoshi Festival Fireworks Celebration, held August 1, 2026 (Saturday) from 9:00 PM to 9:20 PM at Togoshi Fureai Center and its surroundings in Aki-Ota Town, Hiroshima Prefecture. In the morning, explore the stunning valley scenery of Sandan-kyō, designated as a special national scenic site, then enjoy local flavors at a roadside station. After exploring the town, spend the evening having a leisurely meal before heading to the venue to secure a good spot. At 9 PM, watch approximately 2,000 fireworks burst across the mountain sky. This is a one-day plan unique to Aki-Ota Town, where you can indulge in both the lush natural beauty of the deep valley and spectacular fireworks.

A full day celebrating the Yoshiura Town 110th Anniversary Waterfront Fireworks Display (August 1, 2026, 8:30 PM) while exploring the historic shipbuilding and naval heritage of Kure. Start midday at the Yamato Museum to witness the impressive battleship Yamato model and maritime history, then visit the adjacent Tetsuno Kujira-kan to see an actual submarine up close. Enjoy street food and souvenirs along Renga Street in the afternoon, then secure your viewing spot at Yoshiura Shinmachi by evening. At 8:30 PM, watch fireworks illuminate the Seto Inland Sea. This is the ultimate Kure summer plan—combining the history of a maritime town with spectacular waterfront fireworks.

A one-day course exploring the history and culture of central Hiroshima, featuring the fireworks concluding the Sumiyoshi Festival (Sumiyoshi-san), one of Hiroshima's three major festivals, held at Sumiyoshi Shrine on July 27, 2026 (Monday). Start at noon by viewing the city from the top of Hiroshima Castle's main tower and experiencing the castle town's history, then enjoy the four seasons at Shukkeien Garden. In the afternoon, visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and A-Bomb Dome to learn about the importance of peace. In the evening, enjoy souvenir shopping and light meals at Honkawa Street shopping area, then move to the Honkawa riverside near Sumiyoshi Shrine to have dinner and secure your viewing spot. At 8 PM, fireworks from around Sumiyoshi Shrine will illuminate the night sky, concluding the Sumiyoshi Festival. A truly Hiroshima course that lets you experience history, peace, and summer festival fireworks all in one day.

Centered around the Takehara Sumiyoshi Festival Fireworks Launch starting at 8:45 PM on July 26, 2026 (Sunday), this is a full-day course to enjoy the Takehara townscape called "Aki's Little Kyoto." At noon, stroll through the Town Preservation District retaining Edo-period character, take a rest at the Shogekei Plaza overlooking the sea, and touch the town's history at the Takehara Municipal History and Folklore Museum. In the evening, return to the Honmachi district to have a meal while waiting for the opening, and at night the Sumiyoshi Festival fireworks light up the night sky. This is a summer one-day plan unique to Takehara where you can fully enjoy both historical walks and fireworks.

Centered around the Longevity Camellia Village Festival opening at 9:00 PM on July 25, 2026 (Saturday), this is a full-day course to thoroughly enjoy the highland town of Sera. After experiencing local flavors at the Roadside Station Sera at noon, enjoy fruit picking and flower fields at Sera Highland Farm, and taste grape juice at Sera Winery. In the evening, move to the Oguni district venue to have a meal while waiting for the opening, and at night fireworks light up the highland sky. This is a summer one-day plan unique to Sera Town where you can fully enjoy fruits, flowers, and highland fireworks.

This course centers on SHIMANAMI BEACH FES 2026, held on July 20, 2026 (Mon/Holiday), and invites you to fully enjoy Innoshima, an island on the Shimanami Kaido, over the course of one day. At midday, learn about the Murakami Pirates at Innoshima Suigun Castle, then find healing amidst flowers and greenery at Innoshima Flower Center. At Shirataki Mountain, enjoy spectacular views of the Buddha statues and Shimanami Kaido. In the evening, move to the Shimanami Beach venue, secure your spot, and enjoy an early dinner while admiring the Seto Inland Sea sunset. Starting at 7 PM, fireworks light up the night sky from the sea, set against the open atmosphere unique to an island summer festival. A one-day plan for Innoshima summer that lets you savor everything: the pirates' history, fruit island bounty, and beach fireworks.

In 2026, this full-day course centers on Kure City's Sishin Yore Aqua Park outdoor children's pool, which operates July 11-12 (Sat-Sun) and July 18 (Sat) through August 31 (Mon) (closed July 13-17). Operating hours are 9:30 AM-5:00 PM on weekdays and until 6:00 PM on weekends and holidays. Admission is reasonable at 200 yen for general admission and 100 yen for high school students and under, making it easy for families to drop by. In the morning, explore exhibits related to Battleship Yamato at the Yamato Museum, representing Kure, then view an actual submarine up close at the adjacent Tetsuno Kujira Museum (Submarine Museum). After learning about Kure's maritime and shipbuilding history, head to the outdoor children's pool in the afternoon. The circular pool features a large bucket toy, the fountain pool has a wide slide, and the toddler pool has three slides—perfect for children of all ages to enjoy water play. With lockers provided, you can pack light and enjoy yourself. It's a quintessential summer outing in Kure where you can play in the water until evening with splashing fun.

A full-day course centered on Okuono Island Beach (開設 from July 18 to August 16, 2026), combining a stroll through Takehara's townscape with a swim in the waters around Okuono Island. In the morning, walk through the white-walled townscape of the Takehara Townscape Preservation District, known as "Aki's Little Kyoto," and admire the historic charm of the sake brewery at Takezuru Sake Brewery. At noon, grab lunch around Chukai Port where the ferry to Okuono Island departs, then board the ship to the island. The beach is open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission, and showers cost 300 yen per use. With restrooms, changing rooms, shops, rental beach umbrellas, and rental floats available, you can enjoy the day with minimal luggage. Light meals are also available at nearby Kyukamura Okuono Island, about a 5-minute walk away. In the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea, enjoy everything from wading to sandcastle building—a perfect family summer getaway. Check ferry schedules and make sure to enjoy the sea fully by 4 p.m. before heading home.

A one-day course to enjoy Takehara City (竹原市), a town on the Seto Inland Sea (瀬戸内海), starring Matoba Beach (的場海水浴場), open from Saturday 18 July to Thursday 20 August 2026, from 9:00 to 17:00. In the morning, first stop at Michi-no-Eki Takehara (道の駅たけはら) to browse local seafood and specialities and complete your beach kit. Next comes the Takehara Historic Townscape Preservation District (竹原市町並み保存地区), where white plaster walls and latticed windows survive to this day. Flourishing on salt production in the Edo period, the area is also called the Little Kyoto of Aki (安芸の小京都) and is designated an Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings (重要伝統的建造物群保存地区). After an unhurried walk through the old lanes, have lunch nearby and then it is on to the sea for the afternoon. Matoba Beach is known as a family-friendly beach with gentle waves, and admission is free (only the shower rooms are paid). Changing rooms and parking for 50 cars are in place, so families with small children can focus on enjoying the water. Splash at the water's edge, hunt for shells on the sand, and soak up summer to the full until closing at 17:00. This generous course lets you taste both a historical walk in Takehara and the calm Seto Inland Sea in a single day. Pack a swimsuit and a towel and head for Takehara in summer.

A one-day driving course around the Sera Highland, located in the heart of Hiroshima Prefecture, where pastoral countryside scenery spreads out in all directions. In the morning, browse the farm-fresh vegetables and fruits at Michi no Eki Sera, then immerse yourself in the spectacular flower carpet at Sera Highland Farm where seasonal blooms paint the hills. At noon, enjoy highland cuisine at Sera Winery while taking in views of the vineyards. In the afternoon, take a peaceful walk along the cedar-lined approach to Imakoyasan Ryugaji Temple, and finish with a fragrant flower-picking experience at Kayama Lavender Hill. The drive winds through only gentle highland roads, making driving easy and stress-free. A flower and flavor-filled family drive that can be comfortably enjoyed even with small children.

A perfect day course for nature lovers, walking through Taisho Gorge—a grand canyon carved by the Taisho River over countless ages through the limestone plateau of the Chugoku Mountains. After procuring freshly baked bread at the roadside station, head to the walking paths where cliffs and clear streams create a beautiful landscape. Explore the year-round cool stalactite cave, Hakuun Cave, and experience the full power of Oohashi Bridge—a natural arch approximately 90 meters long created by the river piercing through limestone. The finale takes you to Shinryu Lake nestled in the gorge, where you can enjoy a sightseeing cruise and a leisurely lakeside walk. From karst plateaus to stalactite caves, natural bridges to lakes—this is an ambitious canyon walk where you can experience the Earth's workings in their entirety in just one day.

A full-day trekking course to immerse yourself in the magnificent nature of the West Chugoku Mountains, centered around Sandan-kyō, a nationally designated Special Scenic Area. In the morning, stock up on freshly baked bread for breakfast and packed lunches for mountain walking at the roadside station Raum Togōchi, then head to Sandan-kyō. Walk along trails wrapped in primeval forest and take a ferry boat to reach Kurofuchi, a mysterious pool accessible only by water. In the afternoon, leisurely stroll through the grassy foothills of Shinnyuzan and discover the spectacular views of Ini Rice Terraces, Hiroshima's only selection for Japan's 100 Best Rice Terraces. The finale is the impressive Noi Dam, boasting one of Japan's tallest arch-style dam heights. A day of unforgettable scenery—traversing gorges, grasslands, rice terraces, and reservoir lakes—a nature lover's paradise.

An island stroll date course through Setoda on Ikuchijima (生口島), the lemon island in the middle of the Shimanami Kaido (しまなみ海道). In the morning, enjoy freshly fried croquettes at the retro Shiomachi Shopping Street (しおまち商店街), then visit Koushinji Museum (耕三寺), where the white marble garden "Miraishinnokakuoka" (未来心の丘) gleams against the blue sky like a Mediterranean coastline. In the afternoon, spend time with art at the museum of painter Ikuo Hirayama (平山郁夫), a native of Setoda, and in the evening, leisurely stroll the shoreline of Setoda Sunset Beach (瀬戸田サンセットビーチ) together. Finish your journey with the famous lemon cake "Shimakokoro" (島ごころ) as a souvenir. A full day savoring the leisurely island pace, packed with photo-worthy views, delicious food, and art.

Okuji Island, a small island floating in the Seto Inland Sea, is a "rabbit paradise" where countless rabbits live. Just a 15-minute ferry ride from Tadanoumi Port, the moment you step off, friendly rabbits will come bounding to your feet. Enjoy interaction time on the grassy plaza, learn about the island's history at the Poison Gas Museum with your family, savor Seto Inland Sea delicacies at the Kaiyuka Village buffet, and take in the panorama of many islands from the white lighthouse. Since no cars are allowed on the island, you can walk at leisure with ease, even with small children. This island course is perfect for families where children who love animals will smile all day long.

A leisurely dating course through Tomo no Ura (鞆の浦), a port that flourished in the Seto Inland Sea as a "harbor of tidal waiting" where rising and falling tides meet. In the morning, enjoy an exclusive view of Sengyoku Island, framed by the tatami room of Fukuzenji Taishōrō Tower. Touch the history of the harbor town at the Ota Residence, where hōmeiyu medicinal wine was produced, then pass through stone-paved alleyways to Jōyatō, the symbol of the harbor. For lunch, savor the bounty of the Seto Inland Sea at Ofunayadoshuku Iroha, associated with Sakamoto Ryōma, and conclude with a tasting and souvenir selection at Irie Toyosaburo Honten, a hōmeiyu brewery. A day spent in this retro harbor town where time flows gently as you walk.

Experience a full day immersed in nature at Miyajima, a UNESCO World Heritage Island, savoring the sea route, valleys, aerial walks, and mountain-top panoramas all in one day. After boarding the ferry and spotting the Great Torii from the deck, explore Momiji Valley Park (紅葉谷公園) at the foot of the Misen Primeval Forest. Taking two types of ropeway cars in succession brings you to the Shishiiwa Observatory (獅子岩展望台), where the scattered islands of the Seto Inland Sea spread beneath your feet. The final experience is a round-trip hike to Mount Misen's summit. The breathtaking 360-degree vista of scattered islands from the summit observatory, with its overlapping massive rock formations, will leave you breathless. This is the perfect day for nature lovers, combining the thrill of transportation and the satisfaction of mountain hiking.

A day-long course in Kure, Hiroshima Prefecture—once praised as the finest naval port in the East—where you can thoroughly enjoy Maritime Self-Defense Force vessels from both sea and land. In the morning, board the naval vessel cruise from Kure Central Wharf, observing escort ships and submarines from the sea up close. At the Yamato Museum, you'll be amazed by the enormous model of the battleship Yamato measuring 26.3 meters in length, and at the Teppou no Kujirafune Museum, a rare experience awaits inside an actual submarine. At midday, take a break at Renga-dori where you can enjoy the local specialty of thin udon noodles, and finish with a close-up watch of submarines berthed at the wharf from Areya-kara-Sukojima. If you're a naval vessel enthusiast or love vehicles, this is a naval port tour through Kure that will keep you excited all day long.

A history-themed walking course that begins with Fukuyama Castle, just a few minutes' walk from the Shinkansen exit and towering before the station. After viewing the distinctive iron-clad keep, hop between Fukuyama Art Museum and Hiroshima Prefectural History Museum, which line the castle park. The full-scale reconstruction of the medieval port town of Kusado Sengen, excavated from the river bottom, is truly spectacular. In the afternoon, enjoy strolling through flowers and fragrance at Rose Park, which symbolizes Fukuyama as the 'City of Roses,' before concluding at Myōōin (明王院), an ancient temple on the banks of the Ashida River. A luxurious finale awaits with both the main hall and five-story pagoda designated as National Treasures. A rich day of sightseeing compact enough to explore on foot from the station, encompassing castle, art, archaeology, flowers, and National Treasure architecture—perfect for history-loving adults on a leisurely city walk.