Museums & Attractions

Kintaikyō Bridge

May 07, 2012   Paul   No comments

Iwakuni Kintaikyo Bridge Festival The iconic Kintaikyo Bridge in the nearby city of Iwakuni with its unique five-span arch design is picture postcard beautiful. Its location is also very pretty, with nice parks nearby containing other (more minor) attractions- it makes for an easy and worthwhile day trip from Hiroshima.

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Asa Zoo

March 31, 2012   jjwalsh   No comments

elephant at play A great zoo right here in Hiroshima city, with lots of interesting and fun animals to see. A recent edition of a petting zoo and children play park makes it an even better experience for kids.

The animals seem well taken care of and as happy as zoo animals can be. The park was opened in 1971 and is 25.6 hectares big, there are 160 animal species and 15 species of fish (aproximately 1500 animals and 5000 fish). The main section of the park is 2.2km long and the Western section of the park (walking trail) is another 1.8km.

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Mitaki Temple

March 04, 2012   Paul   No comments

mitaki-6 It’s amazing how often I meet people who have lived in Hiroshima all their lives who have never visited Mitaki-dera Temple. It’s one of Hiroshima’s hidden gems and a place to which one can return time after time whenever in need of a bit of peace and quiet in beautiful surroundings.

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  • Quick hits


    • Techno pioneer Derrick May in town tonight at Sacred Spirits http://www.gethiroshima.com/event/derrick-may/ As Mr Alex pointed out, Mr May is in town tonight (May 18).



    • Japan punk legend Endo Michiro plays at Organza tonight (May 18). Tickets are ¥2500 with adv reservation and ¥3000 on the door - plus an order. 8pm start. Organza details here http://www.gethiroshima.com/nightlife/organza/



    • Kaurismaki live at Furansu-za (the little bar above Organza in Tokaichi) from about 11pm tonight. Goto Izumi tending bar and promising Mojitos!


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