Hiroshima Warmed Sake Festival 2025 – A Must-Visit Event for Sake Lovers!
Mark your calendars for March 20, 2025, as Hiroshima hosts the 6th annual Hiroshima Warmed Sake Festival at the historic Hiroshima Castle's Honmaru lower grounds. This delicious event, held each year, celebrates the rich tradition of Hiroshima's sake brewing and offers an incredible opportunity to enjoy […]
YATAI ETIQUETTE: HOW TO BLEND IN LIKE A JAPANESE LOCAL
Do you know what “Yatai (屋台)” means? Generally, Yatai refers to outdoor stalls (台) with roofs (屋), typically used for selling goods, that are movable. There are two types of Yatai in Japan. When hearing the word “Yatai”, the most famous type that comes to mind […]
Momiji Manju: A Taste of Tradition
Do you have a sweet tooth? A curiosity about traditional Japanese culture? Or perhaps an eye for culinary aesthetics? If you’ve said yes to any of the above, you are definitely in for a treat. Nestled in the heart of Hiroshima’s culinary traditions is a confectionery […]
SAIJO’S 2024 SAKE MATSURI: THIS OCTOBER
Sake. Smooth, simple, elegant. With its notoriety and worldwide acclaim, this sophisticated fermented rice wine can be argued as Japan’s national alcohol. For all those who’ve given it a try and now proudly call themselves fans of this delicious beverage, we have something in store for […]
THE HIROSHIMA BRAND: MUST-TRY FAMOUS FOODS
In this blog, I will introduce some of the special foods of Hiroshima Prefecture, which has overcome the tragedy of the nuclear bombing and has since come to inherit the technological industries of the next generation, along with its beautiful nature and rich culture. This prefecture […]
GET TO KNOW OUR TRAVEL GUIDE SERIES: LET’S MEET MIYUKI FROM HIROSHIMA
Today, we’re back with our guide series and we are super excited to introduce you to Miyuki San, one of our lovely and talented tour guides in Hiroshima. Awarded the honor of “DECEMBER 2023 Guide of the Month,” Miyuki San is an enthusiastic guide, and with […]
How to Spend 3 Days Around Hiroshima
In a recent blog post, we shared some insight about what you can do in the famous city when you are visiting. Many travelers regard Hiroshima as a day trip to visit the Genbaku Dome (原爆ドーム, Atomic Bomb Dome), pay their respects at the Peace Memorial […]
Amazing Hiroshima: Why It’s Actually Worth More Than a Day Trip!
Hiroshima is famous worldwide as the site of the atomic bombing in 1945. People from all cultures often go here on day trips to go to monuments and witness the remnants of war. Additionally, those who are more familiar with Japanese culture would also go here […]
Hiroshima: Your Ticket To A Peaceful Getaway
Need A Relaxing Break? Visit Hiroshima Imagine yourself in a place where it seems as if time has stood still—where history is not only seen but also felt through the memories of what’s left behind. More than just a spot to reflect and learn about the […]
Things To Do and See For First Timers in Hiroshima
The capital city of the Hiroshima prefecture in Japan, Hiroshima is a beautiful city with an intriguing past. It has a lot to offer from amazing food and good shopping to historic monuments. Even if it is probably best known for the atomic bomb dropped on […]
