Top 10 Hidden Tourist Spots In Hiroshima Prefecture [Secret Gem Edition]
Hiroshima Prefecture has many quiet and attractive hidden spots with few tourists!
We have carefully selected sightseeing spots where you can experience nature, history, and local culture.
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1. Miroku-no-Sato
A theme park representing eastern Hiroshima Prefecture that combines an amusement park with a retro Showa-era townscape.
Popular with a wide range of generations, from families to couples, it is relatively empty on weekdays and feels like a hidden gem.
- Access
About 30 minutes by car from Fukuyama Station
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2. Okunoshima
A soothing remote island where over 800 wild rabbits live.
A historic island where war ruins remain.
- Access
About 15 minutes by ferry from Tadanoumi Port
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3. Taishakukyo
A beautiful valley known as one of the five most famous gorges in Japan.
Perfect for walking trails and drives during the autumn foliage season.
- Access
About 15 minutes by bus from Tojo Station
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4. Sensuijima
A power spot accessible by boat from Tomonoura.
The Goshikiiwa rocks and mysterious nature are attractive.
- Access
About 5 minutes by boat from Tomonoura Port
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5. Sandankyo
A national special scenic spot that boasts the most beautiful valley in Hiroshima Prefecture.
The 16km-long canyon is filled with virgin forests, waterfalls, and clear streams, and you can enjoy spectacular views throughout the four seasons.
- Access
About 90 minutes by bus from Hiroshima Station
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6. Kojoji Three-story Pagoda
A three-story pagoda designated as a national treasure that stands on a small hill overlooking the Seto Inland Sea.
Built in the Muromachi period, the beautiful curve of the roof and the contrast with the sea are impressive.
- Access
About 1 hour by bus from Onomichi Station towards Innoshima
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7. Saijo Sake Brewery Street
A white-walled sake brewery street in Saijo, one of Japan's three major sake-producing regions.
Seven long-established sake breweries line the street, and you can enjoy local sake with different flavors from each brewery.
- Access
About 5 minutes' walk from JR Saijo Station
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8. Abuto Kannon
A Kannon hall built on a cliff to pray for safety at sea.
The main hall is built to jut out into the sea, and is known as a spectacular spot overlooking the Seto Inland Sea.
- Access
About 45 minutes by bus from Fukuyama Station + about 15 minutes' walk
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9. Miyahama Onsen
One of the most famous hot springs in Hiroshima Prefecture, with a spectacular open-air bath overlooking the Seto Inland Sea.
Many people visit this place in combination with a trip to Itsukushima Shrine or Miyajima, and there are plenty of day-trip baths available.
- Access
About 10 minutes by car or 15 minutes by bus from Miyajimaguchi Station
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10. Serakagen Farm
A photogenic flower park with seasonal flower fields spread across a vast area.
Tulips in spring, sunflowers in summer, dahlias in autumn, colorful flowers bloom all over the place.
- Access
About 45 minutes by car from Shin-Onomichi Station or Mihara Station
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[Summary]
There are many hidden spots in Hiroshima Prefecture where you can quietly enjoy nature, history, and local culture.
If you want to enjoy a relaxing time away from the hustle and bustle of tourist spots, be sure to visit these hidden spots!
