Hatsukaichi

The gateway to the World Heritage site on Hiroshima Bay, world-famous for the floating Torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine and the monuments of Mount Misen.

Hatsukaichi is located in southwestern Hiroshima Prefecture, extending from the mountains in the north to the Seto Inland Sea in the south, with the main travel highlight being Miyajima (Itsukushima), which belongs to this city. Itsukushima Shrine is famous for its main hall and Torii gate built over the sea, and is listed as a World Cultural Heritage site. Visitors can climb Mount Misen to overlook the Seto Inland Sea, explore Daisho-in, Senjokaku, the Five-Story Pagoda, and Daigan-ji, stroll through the Omotesando shopping street and Machiya-dori, and enjoy Momijidani Park and the Miyajima Public Aquarium. Cherry blossoms in spring and maple leaves in autumn are the most beautiful, and the scenery varies with the tides. The gateway is Miyajimaguchi, which can be reached from Hiroshima City by JR or streetcar, followed by a ferry ride.

Destinations

• Miyajima

Itineraries

• Hiroshima, Miyajima & Iwakuni Classic – A weekend getaway featuring the Peace Memorial Park, an overnight stay on Miyajima to see the floating torii gate, and…
• Japan Golden Route: Tokyo, Hakone, Kansai & Hiroshima – Travel west from Tokyo through Hakone, Kyoto, Nara, and Himeji to Hiroshima, returning to Osaka for departure.
• Sanyo & Setouchi Classic Rail Tour – A first-timer's route using the Shinkansen to connect Himeji, Kurashiki, Naoshima, Onomichi, Hiroshima, and Miyajima.
• Chugoku Region San'in & Sanyo Grand Loop Self-Drive – Depart from Okayama to loop around western Honshu, covering both the Sea of Japan and the Seto Inland Sea sides in one…