(Translated by Google) This bridge connects Shimokamagari Island and Kamikamagari, and is the second bridge on the Tobishima Kaido, and is free of charge as it is a farm road. All bridges beyond Kamagari Ohashi Bridge are free of charge. The Kamagari Ohashi Bridge was constructed by the Kamagari District Wide-Agricultural Complex Farm Road Equipment Project, and is commonly known as the Akinada No. 2 bridge, which was the first of the seven bridges completed to connect the Akinada Islands. The superstructure is the same as the Hayase Ohashi Bridge that connects Kurahashi Island and Etajima Island, making it the 7th largest truss bridge in Japan and the largest in Hiroshima Prefecture. (Original) 下蒲刈島と上蒲刈を結ぶ橋で、とびしま海道二番の橋であり、農道の為無料です。 蒲刈大橋より先、全ての橋は無料です。 蒲刈大橋は「蒲刈地区広域営農団地農道設備事業」により架設した橋であり、安芸灘諸島連絡架橋で完成してる7橋のうちで最初に架けられた、通称「安芸灘2号」です。 上部工形式は、倉橋島と江田島を結ぶ早瀬大橋と同じで、トラス橋としては国内7位、広島県内では最も大きいトラス橋です。

(Translated by Google) Visited on 2013/12/08. The Kamagari Ohashi Bridge was constructed by Hiroshima Prefecture's ``Kamagari Area Farm Road Improvement Project'', and was the first of the seven completed Akinada Islands connecting bridges, commonly known as the ``Akinada No. 2 Bridge''. ”. The superstructure type is the same as Hayase Bridge, but the center span length is slightly larger at 255 m, making it the 7th largest truss bridge in Japan and the largest in Hiroshima Prefecture. (Original) 2013/12/08来訪。 蒲刈大橋は，広島県の「蒲刈地区広域営農団地農道整備事業」により架設した橋であり，安芸灘諸島連絡架橋で完成している７橋のうちでは最初に架けられた，通称「安芸灘２号橋」である。 上部工形式は，早瀬大橋と同じであるが，中央径間長はやや大きい２５５ｍであり，トラス橋としては国内第７位，広島県内では最も大きいトラス橋である。

(Translated by Google) The second bridge on the Tobishima Kaido, connecting Shimokamagari Island and Kamikamagari Island. As of October 2021, please submit receipts for the Akinada Ohashi Bridge and receipts for purchases and meals of 1,000 yen or more at shops on the island belonging to Kure City. If you hand it in to the cashier at ``, you will receive a free return ticket.However, as this is a subsidized project by Kure City, it does not apply to shops in Ehime Prefecture. Tourists don't have to differentiate between prefectures, so various arrangements would be necessary, but if they called on Imabari City and made it a joint project, it would be a win-win situation. (Original) とびしま海道二つ目の橋、下蒲刈島と上蒲刈島を結んでいます 2021年10月現在、行きの安芸灘大橋の通行領収書と呉市に所属する島のお店での千円以上の買物・食事の領収書を併せて、上蒲刈島側にある「であいの館」のレジに渡すと、帰りの無料通行券が貰えます、ただし呉市の補助金事業なので、愛媛県側のお店には適応無し 観光客には県の区別は無いんだから、色々と段取りが必要なんだろうけど、今治市にも呼びかけて共同事業にすれば、Win-Winの関係になるのにね

(Translated by Google) It would be a bridge to connect Shimokamagari Island and Kamikamagari Island. It is the largest truss bridge in Hiroshima Prefecture. The truss structure, which is made up of triangular pieces of iron as its basic unit, is so beautiful that you'll want to count how many triangles it's made of. Also, the distance from the bridge girder to the sea level makes it irresistible for those who love heights. Deai-no-Yakata is located near the bridge on the Kamikamagari Island side. Great view. You can take a breather in the restroom, buy souvenirs, and browse around the restaurants. (Original) 下蒲刈島と上蒲刈島を結ぶできゃあ橋だや。広島県で一番大きなトラス橋なんじゃと。三角形に組ませた鉄材を基本単位とするトラス構造があまりに美しいので、一体何個の三角形で出来ているのか数えたくなるほど。また、橋桁から海面まで距離があるので高所好きには、もうたまらんばい。上蒲刈島側の橋詰付近に、であいの館あり。見晴らし最高。おトイレで一服するもよし、お土産、お食事処を巡るもよし子さん。

(Translated by Google) No matter which bridge you cross, the view of the Seto Inland Sea is amazing. (Original) とにかくどの橋を渡っても瀬戸内海の景色が最高です。

(Translated by Google) The second bridge on the Tobishima Kaido. The bridge has a truss structure, giving it a solid impression. When you cross the bridge heading down from Kure, there is a small rest area on your left, so you can park your car and take your time taking photos. There is also a historical building called Shotoen near the bridge, so it is also good for sightseeing. (Original) とびしま海道二番目の橋。 トラス構造の橋で、しっかりとした印象。 呉から下り方面に橋を渡ると、左手にちょっとした休憩所があるので、車を停めてゆっくり写真を撮ることが出来る。 橋の近くには松濤園なる歴史的建物もあるので、観光にも良い。

(Translated by Google) This is the bridge that crosses from Shimokamagari Island to Kami-Kamagari Island. There is a sidewalk on only one side. It is safer for bicycles to ride on the sidewalk. (Original) 下蒲刈島から上蒲刈島へ渡る橋。 歩道は片側しかありません。 自転車は歩道を走った方が安全に走行出来ます。

probably the most visited brewery in Saijo and has plenty of parking lots It has the famous sake consumed by Obama

The largest brewery in the region. Offering a wide variety of sake, it is well worth a visit.

Free admission, inside there is a showroom explaining how sake is made, a spring, which is used for brewing sake, for your water bottle, a free tasting table and merchandising selling section. I thought all sake tastes the same (sorry my Japanese friends), until I tried a few back to back there. Highly recommending this place.

A wonderful place to learn how Sake is brewed starting from rice grinded seeds. You can taste the various flavours of sake and buy the one that is more tasty for you.

During my 5 weeks visit and tour to Nagano, Nagasaki, Hiroshima, Miyajima Island, Osaka , Tokyo, Ginza, Shimbashi and Shinjuku, I always drank the famous Saijo sake brewed by Kamotsuru- the Daijinjo sake aka the Obama sake. I drank it during lunch with my spicy ramen, dinner with my beef or eel bento set and during Happy Hour at the 24th floor of the New Otani Hotel like the locals do in these cities. This famous Daijinjo sake are sold at most supermarkets. It has a very beautiful fragrance taste and it is smooth down your throat. You must really try it.

The Sake distillery of Obama fame and probably largest in size and organisation, they show a video on Sake making and free tasting of their products, if you were to visit a distillery this is one.

We have had two Sake tasting sets and one tasting of an aged plum liqueur. The sales persons placed the bottles directly behind so that we knew wich one. They do barely speak any English. They also do not offer or provide upon request any water to neutralize the taste between the different sakes. Strange for a tasting. We wanted to buy one of the aged sakes. They told us these were not for sale?! So why let people taste them? Finally, I bought the aged plum liqueur by pointing at the bottle the girl placed behind the tasting glass. At home, we found out they sold us something completely different, a fresh 2023 sake instead of the aged plum liqueur. Honestly, they should not serve foreign customers if they are not able to basic services.

Worth getting the Seafood BBQ here. A lot of fresh seafood options. Worth the freshness. They also have frozen ones that you can cook too. Fresh lobster sashimi was amazing! This station have great souvenir too!

Fresh seafood BBQ!!! Even though it’s very far, it is really worth your time. You can choose the fresh seafood by yourself and after that, you can grill it. The most recommended menu is lobster. They will provide you with 2 menus from one lobster; sashimi lobster and miso soup made from lobster. It was delicious.

Freshly caught fish and locally grown vegetables await at this great marketplace. Enjoy plump and tender fish from the kurushima kaikyo channel at the on site barbeque facilities

We went here for the boat ride around the islands and under the bridge. You can buy goods and snacks here. And we ate lunch.

Awesome place to stop for lunch - they have incredibly fresh seafood that you can grill yourself. They also can process the fish they have on site into fresh sashimi. There are vegetable skewers and frozen beef/pork skewers for the meat inclined. The staff is friendly. At this station is also a small souvenir shop with citrus desserts and other local goodies. They also have great soft serve. Highly recommend as a lunch stop.

Rest area before tackling the length of the Kurashima Kaikyo bridge. Offers a variety of food options including Yakiniku, while the soft serve ice cream is very good.

Fun experience with excellent, fresh seafood. The price was a bit high though. You choose all of your items to grill, so if you are hungry after a lot of biking, the price can get high fast! 🤤

Typical Shinto Shrine, simplicity at its best. Pavilions, board walks, bridges, shrine. If you time your visit for high tide you will have the photographer's dream. It is as expected busy, but somehow it's okay. You can still find space. For those collecting stamps, it's easy to find the spot. I only waited around 5 minutes.

Oyamazumi Shrine, which is dedicated to the god of navigation, is a shrine you should definitely visit if you're in the area. The museum exhibits armor, swords, and other equipment that account for 80% of national treasures and important cultural properties.

Make sure you stop by worth it for sure - go find the huge tree you can walk through just 2 min walk

Simple but powerful place with incredible old trees. Hike up the hill to the left (from the entrance) to crawl through a sacred tree.

Such a beautiful shrine to wander around - we arrived at dusk and only had a few minutes but will definitely go back! I love the 2000 year old tree and temple history, want to get back to see the samurai artifacts.

They aren’t signing goshuincho books due to COVID at the moment, but will give you a pre customized seal on a separate piece of paper if you would like to stick it in your book. Highly recommend checking out the armor at the museum that ties with Tsuruhime and the huge camphor tree on the shrine grounds.

This is a beautiful temple and very large but very few visitors. If you are biking, it is 100% worth it to venture off on the island explorer route to visit this temple.

The Okunoshima Island Poison Gas Museum is a significant and sobering site dedicated to educating visitors about the island's dark history as a center for chemical weapon production during World War II. There was a big group of young students visiting the place at the same time as I did. The museum provides an in-depth look at the development, production, and impact of poison gas manufactured on the island. The museum acts as a memorial to those who suffered and died due to the poison gas production on Okunoshima Island. It emphasizes the human cost of war and the importance of remembering history to avoid repeating it. The museum highlights the devastating effects of chemical warfare, showcasing testimonies from those affected, including the workers and victims of poison gas attacks. It also discusses the environmental and health consequences that persisted long after the production ceased.

A very small one room museum on Okunoshima. ¥150 to enter. Not a lot of signage in English and not allowed to use phones for translation apps. You are able to understand the themes. There are uniforms and equipment displayed as well as the horrible damage the chemical weapons did to workers at the plant. There is a level of self awareness and regret in the commentary. People posting internal photos of the museum in their reviews have disrespected the policy of the museum.

Dint want to pay to enter, but you could explore the grounds surrounding the musuem. Pretty cool place!

Okunoshima was used to manufacture chemical weapons until 1945 by the Imperial Japanese Army. The island was top secret, workers labored sworn to secrecy with little protection, and slave like conditions. This small museum has a few artifacts from the dark days and lots of photos. People come to Okunoshima "Rabbit Island" to see the cute rabbits, but the island's dark history is inescapable due to the many chemical weapon facilities still preserved and displayed. A bit depressing. Locals say the rabbits were used for chemical experiments and were released when the Americans dismantled the factory and destroyed the weapons. 150 yen entry fee.

Sad dark side to this island - but something that needs to be remembered so it doesn’t happen again.

Visited Saturday, May 11, 2024 The museum is small and basic in appearance, but it contains much history. As others have said, not much signage is in English, but I was able to use my phone to translate the information and get as much from the experience as possible. Even without the translation, the pictures and the context of the items speak volumes as to what took place at this location over many years. Without visiting the museum, the island is simply a modern tourist destination with rabbits everywhere. It is not until stepping into the museum and learning from the past that visitors truly realize the significance of the island, its location, and its abandoned buildings.

Love this place, another name of this island is Rabbit island:-) It’s a secret island that Japanese army used to make poison gas . Can’t take pictures inside

I had a great time hiking about the island about a month ago in August 9th. The boats come at hour intervals, so you get some time to explore. Some of the paths were closed due to flooding, but I did love bringing cabbage and feeding it to the rabbits!

A magical island worth a visit. If you love rabbits and cool islands this is the place for you. Bring your swim trunks and check out the beach too. Get a bag of rabbit food from スーパーマミー which is not too far from the ferry.

Rabbits are nice. Don‘t expect thousands though. But you can besure you will meet planty. Be aware of Ferry mid day brake.

If you're fit, you can walk every path on the island in 2 to 3 hours. On a Wednesday in October, the island seemed quiet - certainly no sense of overtourism, especially away from the hotel. It's worth staying overnight in the hotel for the sunset and for a slower pace. The hotel is aging, but it's perfectly clean. The whole island seems to be neglected for a few decades so not only do you see rabbits and gas factory ruins, but also a bit of tourism ruins. At night, I had an encounter with a wild boar so it probably is not a good idea to venture far from the hotel after sunset. It is worth walking to a beach or sea wall at night: you can see bioluminescent "sea fireflies" (tiny crustaceans that twinkle at night when disturbed by waves) twinkling lightly along the shore up close. I booked online and it turns out my booking included buffet dinner and breakfast.

An interesting place with its own history. Cute rabbits eat neatly from your hands. Conveniently located ferry.

Rabbits 🐇 + Nature 🌲. You can easily hike around the entire island, and climbing up is quite nice. Worth the trip if you're already in Hiroshima as it's one of those weird places that you'll just never see in the west, so make it a day trip. Just be sure to buy rabbit food beforehand as you can't get any on the island. Just don't miss the last boat back!!

A beautiful island filled with wild rabbits that has a dark past. A tropical feeling island lined with palm trees and jungle foliage. Go across on the ferry for a daytrip or stay overnight at the only resort on the island. This island was a secret manufacturing plant for chemical weapons from the 1920s to WW2. Relics of this past still remain. Now though, wild rabbits enjoy the peaceful surroundings. I bought a small bag of rabbit food for ¥200 at the ferry gift shop in Tadanoumi. But I saw locals bringing across fresh cabbage, carrots and celery for the rabbits. I didn't think to do this and of course the rabbits love the fresh veggies more than the rabbit pellets, so something to keep in mind. No food is sold on the island. Please respect the rules around engagement with the rabbits so they can stay safe and live their best lives in paradise.

This is Miyoshi's representative tourist facility, and produces wine that has won numerous awards. Their flagship brand, the "TOMOÉ" series, was served at the G7 Hiroshima Summit, garnering much attention. Within the facility, you can enjoy the charms of Miyoshi wine at the barbecue garden where you can taste wine and Hiroshima wagyu beef, a cafe, and a wine cellar that you can visit

A pretty neat little winery with several great local wines available for purchase and tasting!! The grape juice is unbelievably amazing!!!

This is a wonderful tourist attraction in a quiet city of Miyoshi in Hiroshima. The ambience and space are awesome. The park attached to it for kids and adults to play in, is so beautiful. The wine, ice cream, cakes, other edibles and barbecue make it a memorable place to be.

Closed!!!

Free tasting of grape juice. Bought locally produced (there are ranches around here) cheese. 👍tasted great. Just heat it over frying pan.

A winery hidden away in the Hiroshima inland, you can sample some of the wines on display. They also have a restaurant, an outdoor Cafe and Ice Cream booth.

Huge selection and prices are perfect! #ohdisisgreat

Displaying the fine painting work of Okuda Genso and the sculpture pieces of Sayume

(Translated by Google) It took just under two hours by car to get to the museum in Miyoshi... You enter from the third floor, then go up the stairs to the first floor to do a Bread Thief stamp rally, taking photos with the original artwork and the Bread Thief himself, all while having fun touring the museum. There's merchandise for sale next to the third-floor entrance, and you'll need your admission ticket stub after shopping. As a Bread Thief fan, I have to say that it was a pain to see Keiko Shibata's original artwork in Miyoshi, which is quite far from the city center... (Original) 三次まで　車で2時間弱で美術館に着きました… 3階から入場して　1階からパンどろぼうのスタンプラリーをしながら上がって原画やパンどろぼうと写真撮影をしながら楽しく見学できます 3階の入り口横に　物販販売しています　入場券の半券が　買い物後に必要となる様です♪ パンどろぼうファンの私から言わせて貰えば〜せっかくの柴田けいこさんの原画を市内からかなり離れた三次で開催されるのはアクセス的に しんどかったです…

(Translated by Google) I went to the Munakata Shiko exhibition. It was a special exhibition, but if you show your Pokechupi membership card screen as a Chugoku Shimbun subscriber, you can get a 100 yen discount (only for the person in question). The 4G signal in the museum was weak, so it took a while for the ticket to load, so it's a good idea to download it beforehand. All the works were wonderful. In addition to prints, there were also several oil paintings on display. The simple framing really brought out the quality of the works. I'd also like to visit the Aomori Museum of Art where the works are kept. (Original) 棟方志功展に行ってきました。企画展のチケットですが中国新聞購読者のポケちゅピの会員証画面提示で100円オフ（本人のみ）になります。館内の4G電波が微弱で表示まで時間がかかったので、事前にダウンロードし出せるようにしておくと良いです。 素晴らしい作品ばかりでした。版画だけでなく油彩も数点展示がありました。シンプルな額装が返って作品の力量を引き立ててました。 所蔵の青森の美術館にも行ってみたいです。

(Translated by Google) The Bread Thief exhibition was popular, so we had to queue a bit to buy tickets. The permanent exhibition alone costs 800 yen. The tagline "the museum with the most beautiful moon in Japan" sounds intriguing, but it's a shame that you can only enter at night when there's a full moon... There are many moons depicted in Genso Okuda's paintings, so I'll be satisfied with that. His wife's doll is also interesting with its mysterious worldview, but 800 yen might be a bit expensive. (Original) パンどろぼう展が人気で、チケット購入に少し並んだ。常設展示だけだと800円 月が日本一きれいに見える美術館ってキャッチフレーズは興味をそそるけど、満月のときだけしか夜入れないのは残念… 奥田元宋の絵にも月が多く描かれているので、それで満足しよう。奥さんの人形も不思議な世界観で面白いが、800円はちょっと高いかも

(Translated by Google) I visited during an exhibition by papercut artist Osamu Kubo. The layered paper gave sharpness to the outline of the painting, while the precision with which the sketch was cut out and the technique that made it look three-dimensional were amazing. In the permanent exhibition, we were able to see many impressive works depicting Miyoshi's rich natural beauty in a large scale (there was also a painting by Nanbo). Also, the contrast between the vividness of the colors of the dolls in the second half and the monochrome shadows created by the lighting was wonderful. The structure of the building was elaborately designed to create a space that entertained visitors, and we had a very pleasant and enjoyable time. Please give it a try (Original) 切絵画家・久保修さんの展覧会開催中に訪れました。 重ねた紙が絵の輪郭にメリハリを出す一方、下絵を切り抜く精密さと、立体的に魅せる技巧が素晴らしかったです。 常設展の方は三次(南房の絵も有りました)の自然豊かな美景を大きく描き表した大迫力な作品の数々を見られました。 また、後半の人形達は其の色調の鮮やかさと照明が作り出すモノクロの影との対比が素晴らしかったです。 建物の構造も趣向を凝らした空間が来場者を楽しませる様になっており、とても良い心地良いひと時を過ごせました。 是非御試し有れ

(Translated by Google) This art museum is known for its beautiful Japanese paintings by Okuda Genso and the gorgeous dolls by Sayume. As its name suggests, "Japan's best art museum for viewing the moon," a reference to Genso's masterpiece "Waiting for the Moon," the lobby offers a fantastic view of the moon overlapping the water's surface in the night sky. Lobby concerts are held on full moon nights, and the seasonal special exhibitions are also popular. The on-site restaurant, Western Food Workshop, is also recommended. (Original) 奥田元宋の美しい日本画と小由女の華やかな人形が魅力の美術館。 元宋の代表作『待月』にちなむ「日本で一番、月が美しく見える美術館」の名の通り、ロビーからは水面と夜空の月が重なる幻想的な光景が広がります。 満月の夜にはロビーコンサートも開催され、四季折々の企画展も人気。 館内レストラン「洋食工房」もおすすめです。

(Translated by Google) Hiroshima Day 3⑤ (2024.10.20) I was brought to this "Kinashi Noritake Exhibition" by this group before, and I was impressed by the interesting planning then, but I also enjoyed this "Goldfish Art Collection". Supervised by artist Fukahori Ryusuke, works by 11 artists were exhibited, and I was able to see a variety of goldfish. The "Goldfish Lanterns" from Yanai City, Hiroshima Prefecture were also cute. Unfortunately, we had limited time, so we had to rush through the permanent exhibition of Okuda Genso and Sayume, but we had a good time. It's a wonderful museum♡ (Original) 広島3日目⑤(2024.10.20) 前にもこのグループでこちらの「木梨憲武展」に連れてきてもらって、その時も企画の面白さに感心しましたが、今回の「金魚美抄」も楽しく観せていただきました。 美術家深堀隆介さんの監修で、11人のアーティストの方の作品が展示されていて、いろんな金魚を観ることができました。 広島県柳井市の「金魚ちょうちん」も可愛かったです。 時間が限られていたので、常設の奥田元宋・小由女さんは駆け足で観ることになり残念でしたが、良い時間を過ごさせていただきました。 素敵な美術館です♡

千光寺 (Senko-ji Temple) is a beautiful temple in Onomichi, Japan, known for its stunning views of the city and the Seto Inland Sea. It's famous for its red Akado hall and the unique rock formations around the temple grounds. Many people find it a peaceful and spiritual place to visit.

This is a must-visit spot when you go to Onomichi. The observatory has a cool design, and the view is absolutely stunning!

My heart will forever live on here. It's one of the best places to see cherry blossoms during the season. It's hilly, hot, and exposed so make sure to bring water and good walking shoes for your quad workout. And bring cash for the ice cream at the top here. There's also a museum. It's truly so beautiful at this park.

The design of the observation deck was quite a sight. The view is picturesque during sunset. A couple of ice cream store nearby; one near the observation deck and the other near the museum. The park is spacious and you could spend many hours here. The ropeway takes up 3-4 mins at most. Walking takes 25-40mins depending on the pace and entry points.

Great views of onimichi below. Plenty of picturesque streets and the museum of art was designed by Ando with a huge art library.

Enjoy a gorgeous panorama of the townscape and Onomichi Channel from high atop the city; chosen as one of the 100 Best Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots and as a Lover's Sanctuary. Inside the park, you'll find the Path of Literature that contains poems by Onomichi writers and poets engraved into stones, as well as museums, shops, and more.

A wonderful little park that is on the top of the hill with a gorgeous view, and when you walk down the hill, you get to see a number of wonderful temples, museums, and really cute cafés. There’s a walk that is famous for its cats, and also a walk that is famous for its poetry. This place in general has a lot to offer, and I would highly recommend that you only get the rope way up, and then walk down.

This is the upper side of the cable car with access to the temple. Very nice view from the observatory.

If there is space available, RVs can also be parked in the bus parking lot near the cable car station. The staff at the ropeway reception were incredibly kind and gave us very helpful advice. It’s really fun to take the ropeway one way up from the foot of the mountain and then walk back down through the slopes

The short cable car (Ropeway) ride to the top felt safe and well managed. The view is quite spectacular and well worth taking the time to experience. It was not crowded and a very short queue to get tickets (return is cheaper than 2 x 1 way)

If you are able, I would walk up the various paths up to the rope way, if not the RT fare was under ¥1000 per person. Highly advise taking the side streets up as there are cats, drawings of cats and cat photos everywhere

We chose to ride the rope way up and walk back. We left around 10am and we’re back in an hour. The ropeway car took around 30 people. It’s a scenic view if you can get a window seat. The walk down passed the temple with lots of lookout spots.

I traveled Onomichi a few times. Lots of vintage houses are built on a steep hills which make this city view very special. It's located in eastern Hiroshima prefcture and there is a port. Somehow, lots of street cats are popular too. If you are not confident to climb up steep hills, there is a Senkoji temple mountain ropeway which take you from the bottom to the top. It's worth to visit. :))

Beautiful views from the viewing area at the top, magical walk down, highly recommend!

As a cat lover, I found surprise and delight around every corner of this hidden gem. There are cats painted and carved into every possible surface - rocks, fences, signs, walls. The small shrine is lovely and we even met a few cats while we were there. The surface can be uneven and a little steep in places so highly recommend wearing sturdy shoes.

It’s quite easy to miss the alley, but it’s nearby to the Owl cafe. You will see alot of statues of cats, and if you are lucky you will find a lot of cute cats running around too!

Interesting path with cats decorations along the way. However, you may not come across any cats there. I just saw one lying on the upper part of the slope. It takes around 15 mins in finishing the route.

Beautiful alley with a hidden cafe, cat cafe in amongst it. Cats everywhere, and well worth the hike to the top of the hill to look over Onomichi absolutely spectacular day or night.

Cute area, but overrun with tourists. We went midday and only saw one cat sleeping in the shade. In shaded regions, there were lots of mosquitoes and bugs. Nonetheless, the shrines were cute, and the cat/art café near the top was friendly and had lots of cute art.

There is a lot of potential. The art that remained was very cute, even if it appeared older. Perhaps it was different before but now it is quite run down. Don’t be like me and go at dusk. It is full of bugs, humidity, and has an off putting atmosphere. Lots of ruined buildings. I did see a couple of cats despite the summer heat. I’d only venture to visit if it is on the way for you. I hope they can clean things up a bit so it feels less sad.

Such a beautiful walkway. Lots of art pieces have featured this place. So many cats you can see. It's quite a hike but there are resting places in the middle.

A Park Where Stillness Speaks Tucked away from the city’s rhythm, this park doesn’t ask for attention—it offers quiet instead. Shaded paths, gentle water, and the hush of wind through leaves create a space where your thoughts can slow down and settle. It’s not grand, not crowded—just calm. A place where time stretches, and silence feels like a companion. If you’re looking for peace, not spectacle, this is where you’ll find it.

Lovely relaxing spot to visit. There were very few people there when we visited mid-week. Took a bus to and from Fukuyama station, which took about 40mins. There are plenty of places to eat and drink nearby and lots of other interesting places to visit within walking distance.

Calm and secluded area. Very quiet fishing port, bus ride is definitely long enough for you to catch a short nap from hiroshima station. Shops was mostly closed when I went not sure if there was any special occasion and most shops were closed during the day. But a few restaurants are opened, definitely do try them out!

Highly recommending Tomonoura for anyone who loves sunsets, sea, and slow moments. I found peace in this little port town. 💙🏝️

A good weekend visits or even a night stay at this beautiful town by the bay.

A very pleasant, small fishing town on the Seto Inland Sea

Fall in love with this small yet important and charming city!

Very nice experience. Though taking photos inside the museum is limited. I Suggest taking a friend with you as a lot to take pictures inside need someone very hard if alone

the castle is nice, but the highlight in Fukuyama is the small Japanese garden below the castle.

The location is so convenient for travel, it is next to Fukuyama station, only few minutes walk. I went there during Christmas time, it has night light show. It is a bit cold but amazing. There are few museums around it. It is not much different from other castle in Japan.

One of the best castles and the train goes through the castle property.

We had two different type of tickets. But it was not clear at all. Staff gave contradictory info.. As local I would advise but as outsider not.

The castles throughout Japan are architecture gems. The ones that are still standing are true survivors. They been reconstructed and preserved. This one I think is more grand than the Hiroshima Castle, even though Hiroshima Castle surround areas are more open. I did enjoy visiting this place and definitely a must visit if you are in the area.

Really interesting Castle. A few interactive areas, good short clips with English subtitles and the view from the top!

I has a small supermarket with lots of local stuffs. Desserts are all great, great for its price, and is a good place to eat while traveling across town. Also lots of souvenir from the area, so I bought a lot of stuff. It is a must visit place if you're driving from Okayama to Fukuyama. I was there in September 2025, there were no flowers.

3rd Stop: Roadside Station Kasaoka Bayfarm, as always market visits are an obligation in every country, my 2nd in Japan, smaller then the first one, but still worth every second! Unfortunately no kitchen at our destination, would have been amazing to grab some of the delightful produce! Interesting point though, only saw Japanese Clientele, so as a Gaijin, I stood out! Loved it!

So great and beautiful. Not crowded at all maybe because we went during the evening hours but it was great.

A very surprising place where you get super fresh farm produces and also seafood and poultry. The store is not exactly big, just about smaller then a basketball court but really like the atmosphere as this is not your normal supermarket. During my visit they were selling fantastic peaches and Muscat grapes at below usual supermarkets price and the smell and taste of those fruits is heavenly. I will certainly visit it again if I'm in this area.

A large grocery market selling fresh fruit, vegetables, seafood and other dry food. The price was very good. One noodle restaurant inside. One dog training centre adjacent to it. A bit upset due to no sunflowers in the bay farm.

Beautiful place for sightseeing

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It’s mainly this giant sand sculpture really, not much to see elsewhere. The park itself provides a nice walk along the sea but really that is all.

This place is a hidden gem… I went there around sunset time expecting the view would be more spectacular. The view was majestic, meeting my expectation… In order to see the coin shape, u need to go up to an observatory place nearby. The road on the way to there has lots of curves, and it’s narrow a bit, so drive safely :-)

Not much to see here but it's a pretty nice to walk around. The area is clean and overlooks the sea. There is also a bit of history as to the creation of the sand coin. Quite interesting if you're into history. However, on top of that there's not much else to sightsee or do around here.

It is a very large coin-shaped monument molded directly out of the white sand of Ariake Beach. From the car park area of the Ariake Beach, you can walk to the reach the viewing point. For us, it was a 10 mins walk and be prepared to climb staircases. When you meet an open space with tarred-road, there’s a ‘forest route’ on the left, follow this way and continue walking for about 3 mins to reach at the viewing point. It is said that for viewers who lay eyes on the massive coin-shaped sand monument, they will be blessed with longevity and healthy life and prosperity. It is learned that the sand art is curated and surrounded by the pine trees which could be used as a barrier for resistant to wind and rain, and the maintenance of the sand-art is performed two times in a year.

Visited at night. There's an observatory that overlooks the coin and the town nearby, which is a 5minutes drive up a narrow road. Pretty nice place to stop by along the way if you pass by by car, but not sure if it's worth your time if you're taking public transport as there isn't anything else other than the coin.

At this place, you can’t see this view cause here is the same attitude. You can see this view from the high place; observatory. You can go there by car only 5 min. Enjoy and make the wish; be rich!!!

Edo period sand coin. Viewable in hilltop. Have also illumination by night.

Kids loved it, close to the beach and a great viewpoint a few minutes walk up the mountain available. However it's infested with weird big flying bugs (don't sting but annoying and gross). Be sure to use bug spray

It is shameful and a disgrace that the Japanese authorities allow so much waste to be thrown into the ocean. There is an immense amount of plastic trash floating in the water off Ariake beach, and plastic is littering the beach itself. If this is in the top 100 of Japanese beaches, I fear for the future of the oceans around Japan.

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I love this park, it's beautiful and not crowded.

sea swimming

nice view

Historic sand art.

Impressive shrine, I only visited the main shrine at about 700+ steps which is about half of the 1368 steps. Majority of the stairs are surrounded by trees, it gives a mystical feeling. At the main shrine, there are Omikuji (fortune telling paper) and charms available for sale. There's also a pot where people try to make their coin float. I think it means good luck for those who manage to successfully float their coin. I did not go to the inner shrine as there was not enough time and I was getting really hungry. Lucky for me, there's a cafe on the way down. I think the cafe is called Kamitsubaki. On the way up at about the 100 steps range there are many shops selling snacks and souvenir. I got a Ramune that I saw in Japanese anime but I was unable to open it. A kind local helped me out and taught me the way. At 金刀比羅宮 大門, about 300 steps in, there is an area where local people setup portable stalls to sell stuff. There was a kind lady that gave me yuzu hard candy (ame) every time I passed by😊, even though I did not buy anything. There is an area for feeding birds, some people brought seeds and the birds seem to really like it. They will fly back and forth between the hand and the tree to eat the seeds. Visited on 31 Mar 2025

🎉 Congrats! You’ve made it to the main shrine after conquering 785 stairs (around 30–45 minutes of climbing). The shrine itself is impressive, and the view from the observatory deck is absolutely worth the effort. Here you’ll find a limited selection of omamori, but there’s something unique—a dog omamori 🐶, perfect for blessing your furry friend. But wait… looking for the special black Tengu omamori? 👺 NOT HERE! To get that, you’ll need to push on and climb another 538 stairs (about 20–30 minutes) to reach Izutama Shrine. Good luck on the next leg of your journey! 💪⛩️

"A historic power spot in Japan, located in Kagawa Prefecture, the shrine is known for its significance. Climbing the stairs can be tough, but at the top, you will find a sacred shrine that grants various blessings, and it is a mystical place where the deities beloved by the Japanese reside. I highly recommend it."

Love the climb up to konpirasan. The view was nice and air is nice. I feel very relax when i climb up. Must go once in a lifetime.

The shrine was built in Edo era, climb up 785 stone steps to the shrine. Nonstop climbing takes about at least 1 hour and 30 mins for round trip. (A little bit stop for praying) Not recommend for small children and elderly.

If you’re over 30 and not used to regular exercise, I highly recommend taking a taxi up to around the 300th step before starting your climb. If you plan to reach Oku-sha (the Inner Shrine), which few people manage to visit, be sure to allocate plenty of time. At first, I thought the hike was manageable, but toward the end, it became a true test of endurance and willpower. No wonder it’s called the most challenging shrine to visit. Personally, I didn’t find the scenery particularly breathtaking compared to other places, but the sense of achievement from obtaining the goshuin (seal stamp) made it all worthwhile. I couldn’t help but wonder—do the people working here really climb up every day? Also, I saw an elderly couple holding hands and supporting each other as they made their way up, which was incredibly touching. Don’t push yourself too hard. Bring some water. Allow enough time. It’s absolutely worth it.

Need to be strong and have enough strength, both body and spirit, in order to climb up more than 1,300 ladders to see the main shrine on the hill. I had only 1 hour and was able to pay respect to the mid-way shrine only.

Really interesting museum with a really interesting architecture and there’s a souvenir store and a cafe on the third floor as well. Staff were really friendly at the counter also there’s a locker you can use as well at the first floor when you first walk in, Overall a really quite impressive place.

A fabulous museum from the amazing architecture through to the exhibits. While its prime purpose is to house Genichiro Inokuma's work it also mounts short-term exhibitions by other artists. All exhibitions are done well and the space itself is a delight to see art. There is a small shop in the entrance lobby. And a lovely cafe on 3F, which also has goods and local produce for sale. As it is close to the station it is an easy journey from Okayama. For those driving, there is an adjacent underground car park. @japanauthor on Twitter.

they have English wall text! They didn’t even have that at the most popular museums in Tokyo (the most populated city in the world 😅) I was very impressed. I came for the MIMOCA EYE and it was a fantastically curated show of current artists in Japan. The museum is off the beaten path in terms of the city, but there is a JR station literally right next to it. If you have a chance to go, please do ☺️ I am currently studying Japanese and have my bachelors in fine arts and I especially loved the little pencils with quotes about art and museums from Genichiro himself that are available for purchase in the gift shop!

You can take a look at 1st floor for free and even sit at the chair in the middle of the lobby, that's very comfortable ~

A remarkable figure, a intriguing museum

love this art installation!

Peaceful place. Wonderful arts outside of the museum.

The castle is small but the location is good in the middle of the city. The view is beautiful when you are at the top, you can also see the long bridge going to Okayama. It's nice to relax at the top, just accompany it with a cold beer, that's ok.

The park itself is free, including the steep walkway up to the castle (somehow it makes me miss staircases). You only pay to go into the castle, which is also where all the stamps are. The castle itself is small, but the park, the surrounding walls and the gates make for a great experience. Be mindful of the closing time though, as it is fairly early. There's a free parking lot where the museum is (but it was closed today, sadly). Although the parking lot was almost full when I arrived, there was no sign of any tour buses. So I still got an overall quiet experience, which was much appreciated. Don't forget to visit the little gift shop at the bottom of the uphill walkway, as they have a cute little fan shop, as well as some Yadon/Slowpoke merch (mascot of the prefecture).

Visiting Marugame Castle is truly a remarkable experience! Steeped in history, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the past that's unlike any other. I can’t wait to share more about the captivating stories and breathtaking views that make this place so special!

This is a small castle, open from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. Even after hours, you can still enter the park (though not the castle tower) to enjoy amazing sunset views

The walkway is absolutely delightful! The walk-up is a little tiring, but the view is perfect! If you walk up just before sunset, you'll have the perfect picture of marugame City!

Castle on a mountain! There is a steep climb up, but the view is amazing! Small tower on top, but it was closed when I arrived (Monday).

One of the 12 original remaining castles in Japan. The castle itself is very small with steep stairs to get up and it's a steep hike to get up to the castle itself, but the view of Marugame and the stone walls are impressive.

(Translated by Google) There was a Mizushima Rinkai Railway 2023 Railway Day Commemorative Festa on October 29th, and this was the only time I could go, so I went. A train exclusively for festival participants will depart from Mitsubishi Jiko-mae Station. This is not the station where you get on and off the train regularly, so you will need to get off the narrow scaffolding at the temporary station to get to the venue. Events are held under a large roof. Mizushima Rinkai Railway, Ibara Railway, Kotoden, Hojo Railway, and JR Freight Okayama were participating in the product sales. In particular, Mizushima Rinkai Railway and JR Freight had a large amount of dismantled parts and stuff, and although the prices were high, there were also license plates and JR Freight cast iron nameplates, so it was an event with a strong iron content. There were mascot characters and food and drink shops that catered to families. There was also an exhibition of locomotive DE10 and caboose from JR Freight. On the way back, there was a return train, so I took the Halloween train to Kurashiki City Station. I have been to Mizushima Rinkai Railway events several times, and it was an event with a strong iron content, and I enjoyed the merchandise sales where no matter how much money you have, it's not enough. It was a good day. (Original) 10/29の水島臨海鉄道　2023鉄道の日記念フェスタがあり、この機会しか行くことが出来ないので行きました。三菱自工前駅から、フェスタ参加者専用の列車が出ます。常時、乗降する駅ではないので仮駅で細い足場を降りて会場までいきます。大きな屋根のある場所の下でイベントが開催されています。物販で参加されているのが、水島臨海鉄道、井原鉄道、ことでん、北条鉄道、JR貨物岡山だったでしょうか。特に、水島臨海鉄道と　JR貨物は、取り外し部品やスタフ等を大量に出されていて、値段が高いですがナンバープレートやJR貨物の鋳鉄製銘板もあり、鉄分の強いイベントでした。家族連れ対応でゆるキャラや飲食のお店もありました。JR貨物から機関車DE10や車掌車の展示もありました。 帰りも帰り用列車が出ていてハロウィン列車で倉敷市駅まで出ました。 何度か水島臨海鉄道のイベントに出たことがありますが、鉄分の強いイベントでお金が幾らあっても足りない物販で、楽しめました。 良かった１日でした。

(Translated by Google) It takes about 10 minutes on foot from Mitsubishi Jikomae Station to arrive at the terminal next to the detention line. A water railway vehicle is parked there, and you can take photos from the sidewalk on the side road. There are now rare Japanese National Railways vehicles (hidden in the back...😢) It's easy to take pictures of these because the fence is low. However, please note that the road is on the north side of the railroad tracks and will be backlit. Since I went on a weekday, the DE70 was in operation to replace cargo vehicles. It seems that trains arriving and departing from Mitsubishi Jiko-mae Station pull up to this point and depart from here. However, there is no boarding/disembarking area, and you will be transferred from Mitsubishi Jiko-mae Station... (Original) 三菱自工前駅から徒歩で約10分くらいでターミナルの留置線横に着きます。水鉄の車両が留置されており、側道の歩道から写真を撮ることが可能です。国鉄型の今となっては貴重な車両があります（後ろに隠れているが・・・😢）これらの写真を撮るのもフェンスが低いので楽です。 ただし道路は線路の北側で、逆光になるので留意が必要。 平日に行ったので、貨物車両の入れ替えのためにDE70が動いていたりしていました。三菱自工前駅発着の列車はここまで引き上げてきて、ここから出発していくようです。ただし乗降場はなく、三菱自工前駅からは回送ですが・・・

(Translated by Google) It is adjacent to the Mizushima Rinkai Railway depot. Freight trains mostly arrive and depart from Higashi Mizushima Station, so it's not suitable for viewing (photographing) freight, so I gave it two stars. If you look at it as a vehicle base for the Mizushima Rinkai Railway, it would be 4 stars. The nearest station is Mitsubishi Motors, but during the day it stops at Mizushima Station, so it's a bit far to walk from Mizushima Station. I thought it would melt if I went there in the summer. w It's an industrial area, so don't drive there on weekdays. It will get in the way of the truck. This time I went on a Sunday, and there were almost no cars passing by. Please be careful not to get hit by a truck even when walking. (Original) 水島臨海鉄道の車輌基地と隣接しています。 貨物列車はほぼ東水島駅からの発着となるので貨物を見る(撮る)には適さないので星2つとさせていただきました。 水島臨海鉄道の車輌基地として見るならば星4つです。 最寄り駅は三菱自工前ですが、昼間は水島駅停まりになり、水島駅から歩くとちょっと遠いです。 夏に行って溶けるかと思いました。w 工業地帯なので平日は自動車で行かないこと。トラックの邪魔になります。 今回は日曜日に行きましたが、ほとんど車通りはありませんでした。 徒歩で行かれる時もトラックに轢かれないよう、充分お気を付け下さい。

(Translated by Google) This is the starting and ending station for most trains departing from Mitsubishi Motors, but it is not currently open to passengers. A diesel car in the color of the old Japanese National Railways is parked inside the station. Kiha 35 37 is now a valuable asset. (Original) 三菱自工前発のほとんどの列車の始発終点駅になりますが旅客の取り扱いは現在していません。駅構内には旧国鉄色の気動車が留置しています。キハ35 37は今や貴重な存在です。

(Translated by Google) When you take pictures of vehicles, you get the illusion that you have traveled back in time to the Showa era. It's also great to be able to see the DE701 and the Kiha 20 model that looks like it's about to start running. (Original) 車両を撮影していると、昭和にタイムスリップした錯覚をしてしまいます。DE701や今にも走り出しそうなキハ20型を姿を拝めるのもありがたいです。

(Translated by Google) You can see the now-rare old Japan National Railways type diesel train from outside the site, and I think it's a fun place for people who love trains. (Original) 今では希少となった旧国鉄型気動車を敷地外からも見ることができ、鉄道好きな方には楽しめる場所かと思います。

(Translated by Google) I stopped by when I was photographing the Mizushima Rinkai Railway. You can also take photos of the precious Kiha 20 and Kiha 30 at your leisure! (Original) 水島臨海鉄道撮影の際に立ち寄らせて頂いて居ります。 貴重なキハ２０やキハ３０も、のんびり撮影出来ますよ！

This tucked away temple is serene, well maintained and has an exceptionally beautiful garden. This place is well worth a visit on the way to or from the castle, and even worth the effort of a visit for its own sake.

Very very peaceful place. The Japanese garden is very pretty.

Nice and peaceful. Lovely zen garden.

The temple has a nice little Zen Garden and is definitely worth a little detour on your way up to the castle.

So beautiful!!!! I love this place so much.

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Zen place. Nice Garden.

Awesome castle with the best cat! The cat chills and patrols the area, lets you take pictures, and accepts pets! The hike to get up to the castle is not to be underestimated, but it's nothing ridiculous. You can take a taxi up, but you may have to call a taxi to get back down.

First tip: If you don't like walking or taking stairs up and downhill, either prepare to take a long time or just skip this castle. Even from the closest parking lot, it's a pretty intense hike up, and strain on the knees down. Second tip: Check the website to see if the shuttle bus is running or if you can drive up to the small lot. Prepare your timing accordingly. I visited today, a weekday, and was able to drive to the top parking lot where I managed to snag the last available spot. The staff are super friendly. They coordinate with walkie-talkies up and down, so you don't have to cross anyone on the narrow, windy road. They also welcomed me, gave me a flyer and showed me to the trailhead. There are toilets at the parking lot and at the top of the staircase, before the castle. The parking lot has vending machines in case you need to stock up on some drinks before heading off on an intense hike up. Once you've made it up and have recovered your breath, take your time exploring the castle grounds and the inside of the castle itself, along with the views. Dont forget to pet the neko-chan (cat) mascot before starting the walk back down. The entrance fee was only 500yen. Considering the parking was free, this has got to be one of the cheaper castles I have visited. I had a wonderful experience and would love to come back maybe in colder months to try to see the castle surrounded by the clouds.

The Bicchū-Matsuyama castle is the last remaining mountain castle built in Japan's mediaeval period, and worthy of its name, I have to climb almost four hundred metres if you come without a car. The stone bulwarks of the castle, covered with ivy and resting in the shade of massive pines, make you feel like an explorer of lost civilisations. The main keep, black and white, looks out over the green mountains. An obvious highlight is the presence of Sanjuro, the castle lord, officially so. However, even though he is the only daimyo still alive in Japan, he does not say much. He manages to draw all the attention for another, entirely different reason. Sanjuro is a cat.

Small castle but one of the best I've visited so far. The views on top was great and Sanjyuro was so cute. Really liked how they kept the original state of the inside of the castle. Do take note that the last visitors are allowed to enter 30mins before the castle closes. There's a shuttle bus but it'll only drop you halfway at the carpark and not at the train station (if you didn't drive)

Visited in May 2023. Absolutely stunning place. We walked to the castle from the town of Bitchu-Takahashi. Matsuyama Castle, rises high above the town of Takahachi and is the only one preserved out of 12 castles built in this way and is unique in that it is 430m high. Almost all Japanese castles are in towns with beautiful gardens around them and served as the residences of monarchs or rulers of individual prefectures. Bitchu-Takahashi is hidden in the forest on top of Mount Gagyu. At the foot of the mountain lies the well-preserved old town of Takahashi, which is home to samurai mansions and merchant houses dating back to feudal times. Several museums and temples are also scattered in Takahashi, including the Raikyuji Temple, with its Zen garden. The climb through the forest is uphill, about 2km long, but really quite steep, so it will take you about 2 hours. If you are in the Okayama area, definitely don't miss this experience!

Take the original path from edo period, this is only one of 2 original wooden castles in existence in japan today (and Matsumoto). It's in the top 24 castle stamp rally (note there is no stamp book for sale in the castle so BYO), also come for the cat - Sanjuro

Loved this place. Visited it mid-November and it was so beautiful in autumn colors. Wonder what is it like in winter. The castle itself is small, but the overall area is vast and worth exploring (beware of monkeys though - they're not aggressive, but wild animal is a wild animal). I was happy to get an audience with Neko-sama, but I'm afraid that the furry castle lord might be a bit tired of attention. I would appreciate more information in English inside the main keep (there are many texts in Japanese, but some QRs with links to English would be really helpful) Please keep in mind that from November till March the castle closes at 16.

One of the bigger attractions in Kagawa. There was a pretty decent number of rides. Unfortunately, we didn't get to see or do much because the weather wasn't too good. At the time that we went, there were kids out in their school trips and they looked like they were having fun, so the place looked lively.

Don't come here expecting Disneyland, I'll say that first. This little park is charming and the workers are friendly and wholesome, and it was a ghost town, even though we went on Saturday. We didn't see all the areas or go on the rides, but there weren't a lot of areas that were interesting to us. The Oriental Trip portion was cool, with the replica buildings, but we had to pay an extra 500 yen to enter, though we already had the entry pass. I was happy to support the place, but I don't feel I got my money's worth at all. ^^; And definitely came to the rose gardens in the wrong season! Very little was blooming. The view was nice, though.

New Reoma World was a blast to visit in July. We spent most of the day in the pool, then the afternoon brought some clouds in which made it cool enough to enjoy the rides. Zero lines for anything, clean facilities, friendly staff, fun music and great performances. Favorite rides were Vivace, Bird Flyer, Spaceship 2056 and the Sky Cycle.

Had a great time with my toddler. Definitely recommend buying the free pass for an adult. If your kid is less than 3 years old, you do not have to purchase an entry ticket.

It was built early 90s. Well maintained but couldn’t remove the feeling 90s. It is good to visit with kids if you are in the area or staying the hotel next of it.

A fun experience with nice workers!❤️ There were many places to take pictures with friends and the fireworks were impressive. I recommend eating crapes for dessert, they were delicious. I would have given 5 stars if there very more things to do at the park👍 Put on warm clothes, it will get cold✨

We visited this place twice, but did not come for the theme park, mainly for the onsen and the food, especially for the ALL YOU CAN EAT CRAB. During our first visit we took their free shuttle near TENNOJI station, OSAKA. Years later, on our second visit, the shuttle was no longer free, they imposed a nominal fee, which was more than reasonable. We enjoyed both visits, just missed the crab on the second stay.. However, we enjoyed the day tour to Kazurabashi Bridge かずら橋 - Iya Valley. Apparently, they have several tours with different itineraries, some booked out early. We shall return, and will make sure not to miss the tour we are interested in.

I visited Naoshima last March 26 2025. The Chichu Art Museum designed by Tadao Ando was one of my priority destinations. It can be accessed by the Benesse shuttle bus, by bicycle or thru walking. It is located along side a hill. The atructure is embedded perfectly into the surrounding nature. They have a very strict no photographs and videos inside the art spaces. It is by far one of the most beautiful museum experiences ive ever had. The Monet Waterlilies with the perfectly cut white mosaic tiles around together with the daylight is very beautiful. Walter Di Maria's Granite garden and the Granite Sphere was a very mysterious experience. Finally the James Turrel Sky window space along with the purple rectangle was very fun. If you love art, i highly recommend visiting this in very good sunny weather.

Wow – an extraordinary place. The museum is a masterpiece of architecture, with a perfect play of space, natural and artificial light, and materiality. Every corner feels carefully crafted to create a unique spatial and emotional experience. The attention to detail is incredible – the precision of the surfaces and the subtle design elements are executed at the highest level. Even the restrooms are designed as an architectural experience, showing how much thought went into every part of the museum. A must-visit for anyone coming to Naoshima, and an absolute highlight for architecture and art lovers alike.

Don't skip this one! We were quite moved by some of the rooms. Incredible. Photos are only permitted in the beginning few rooms/spaces, so you will not see the best of it until you visit :)

What an incredible place! One of the best art galleries I've ever been to, and I've seen quite a few! It felt so refreshing that you can’t take photos inside (except in a small area near the entrance). Without cameras, you’re free to just wander, take it all in, and really feel the space. That sense of wonder stays with you long after you leave. I booked my ticket online about a month in advance and chose the first morning slot, just to be sure I had enough time to get there — with the ferry and art bus, it takes a bit of coordination. It’s also nice that there aren’t any official photos of the interior online. A few people have shared some anyway, breaking the rules, but mostly what you see stays in your memory — and that makes the experience even more personal and powerful. In some rooms, you have to take off your shoes, but they provide foot covers, so it’s handy to bring socks with you. There’s a lovely little restaurant too, with great food. You find a seat first, then order — and if you can, grab a table with a view of the Seto Inland Sea. It’s the perfect way to wrap up your visit. And the museum shop is nice too.

Without a doubt one of the best art museums I have ever visited - and I’ve seen a lot. Amazing architecture, amazing collection. Very minimalistic curated and in perfect balance with Tadao Ando’s design. DeMaria and Turrell as absolute highlights

Tadao Ando’s concrete masterpiece is literally carved into the hillside overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, so from the outside you barely notice it’s there – everything is designed to make the art and the natural light the absolute stars. You walk through unassuming corridors and suddenly step into massive, perfectly proportioned spaces that feel almost sacred. The permanent collection is small but insanely powerful: Monet’s Water Lilies in a room designed specifically for them (natural light only, white marble pebbles underfoot, and the paintings look like they’re glowing), James Turrell’s mind-bending light installations that make you question what “seeing” even means (HIGHLY RECOMMEND), and Walter De Maria’s giant sphere and polished stones that play with scale in a way photos could never capture (which is good, because photography is strictly forbidden inside, you can only take the photo outside the exhibition hall). No phone signal, no photos allowed, long queue inside– at first I thought “ugh,” but ten minutes in I realized it’s genius. You’re deeply focus to actually appreciate the art instead of looking at it through a screen. Also get to grab a bite before leaving this beautiful architecture, great food indeed! PRO TIP: • Book tickets online weeks ahead (they sell out). Total disconnection turned into total immersion.

Spectacular and our favorite art experience on Naoshima! The architecture alone is worth the visit. Every path, every transition between spaces feels intentionally designed. You sense that Ando thought carefully about what you should see from each step and angle — and it’s spectacular. I also appreciated that the museum wasn’t overloaded. They chose to focus on just three artists and created spaces specifically for them, rather than forcing art into rooms that weren’t meant for it. It gives everything room to breathe. I’m totally not an "art-guy", but I do enjoy nice experiences. I didn’t even know James Turrell before coming to Chichu. His installations blew my mind. I won’t spoil anything, but Open Field was one of the most fascinating experiences I’ve had in a museum. Open Sky was also powerful - simply sitting there for a while, watching the light shift and the clouds pass by - and not even being sure in the beginning if it was screen or the real sky. Which brings me to one thing I found surprising: how quickly people rush through these works. We spent about 20 minutes in Open Sky (which is still shorter than the artist intends, I believe). In that time, nobody else (of 20+ people) sat down, even though that’s literally the point of the installation. People stepped in, glanced up for 3-5 seconds, and left and then perhaps even complain in reviews that “there isn’t much to see.” Perhaps for "art people" it really is boring, but for me personally, I enjoyed it a lot. That is why I honestly have a hard time understanding the negative reviews. Yes, you need to book in advance, the ticket is ¥2,500, and some installations have limitations. But without these restrictions, the experience would be completely diluted. Overall, the combination of architecture and art was outstanding. For both me and my partner, this was our favourite art experience on Naoshima. She loved the Monet presentation, and I left as a new James Turrell fan.

Benesse House is by far one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever stayed in, and without a doubt the best place to stay in the Seto Inland Sea. Our room featured artwork by world-class artists, and just stepping outside the door, we were surrounded by even more incredible pieces. On top of that, the breakfast and dinner were both delightful and refined. Every detail of the stay was truly perfect—an unforgettable experience for anyone who loves art, nature, and comfort.

A stunning blend of hotel and art museum/ the architecture alone (by Tadao Ando) is worth the visit.  The exhibition of site-specific works amid nature and sea views makes for a peaceful, immersive experience.  Even if you go just for the setting and a walk through the sculpture park, it’s unforgettable.

The museum and hotel look nice from outside, but really not worth the money. Hard to get there – cannot use bike up the hill, and walking in the heat is terrible. Shuttle bus comes only every 20 minutes, always full, so we wait long time, while hotel guest bus goes empty. Feels unfair. Inside the museum there is not so much to see, very small compared to the price you pay. Other museums on the island are cheaper, more friendly and better experience. Honestly, greedy and disappointing. Would not recommend.

Exceptional location, wonderful staff, delicious meals in a beautiful building--all in all a wonderful place to stay! IF you manage to book it, that is! One star off for the booking experience on the website, which is arcane and time consuming (even on their website it's difficult to understand and locate the 'availability slots'). It was time-consuming and stressful trying to book a room here, but in the end the 'benesse' experience (and high price) was worth it. The relaxing and communing with world-class art in a beautifully curated collection in a gorgeous location made up for the stress of booking.

A wonderful museum housing a modest but significant collection of modern art. A beautifully designed space gives life to the works. Don’t miss the outdoor works dotted around the site as these are all a joy. A lovely experience exploring the whole site.

We stayed in the hotel in the museum and it was one of the coolest experiences we’ve ever done. Spent 1 month in Japan in loads of nice hotels and this beat all of them given how unique it was. It was like living night at the museum

Benesse House Museum is a beautiful space. The architecture and the way natural light is used make it a perfect setting for the artworks on display. It feels like both the building and the art are in conversation with the landscape around them. One room that stood out to me in particular was the central cylindrical space, which I found absolutely striking. I highly recommend sitting there for a while and just taking it all in. If you go at 08:00, you might have the entire museum to yourself, which makes the experience even more special. 19:00 is also a great time to visit, as most hotel guests are having dinner and the place is nearly empty. I had the whole museum for myself and as it was getting darker, I felt like a curious wanderer, sneaking quietly through the museum while seeing the wealthy dine nearby.

Art is in eye of the beholder and to me it is just a dim room with a circular rock block and wooden columns. I did meditate in the space to enjoy my time there but overall not worth reserving so far ahead and paying over 500 yen. It pales in comparison to the same artist’s work in Teshima

Just a building with two room of nothing

Was quite excited before going in, but didnt understand it unfortunately…and had to pay extra and purposely stayed longer the next day because had to reserve a slot

Absolute must see in Naoshima.....it is like a dream to sit alone in this house. Thanks to the lady at the entrance that discussed the art house with me.

Meditative place. Book ahead and you get fifteen minutes to yourself in this intriguing art house project

Consider making appointment in advance, you will be there alone for 15min

It was so very moving. The experience here will stay with me forever.

Inside of the dome is strictly restricted to take any photo. There are a few people patrolling inside. I found it bit crazy but perhaps to avoid any photo taking distractions, which is understandable. There are many small holes on the floor from which water is coming out. Please be careful of not being wet. Outside of the dome is very peaceful. We walked to the museum from Ieura ferry port. It was a nice 50min walk.

Amazing piece of art. Photos are not allowed inside for which I am very thankful. It was a calming but profoundly moving experience. It can be very crowded. Make sure to reserve your slot in advance.

Don't miss this! Although the admission price is higher than most museums in Japan, it's really a one of a kind experience. Strongly recommend purchasing tickets in advance as there is an assigned time slot, and the town shuttle stops here.

Moving and important work of art. Everyone should make a pilgrimage to this place. It's simplicity done absolutely perfectly. The reinforced concrete form frames the beautiful landscape. Water pools and moves across its hydrophobic floor. The sun (or rain) comes in through two large holes and guests warm themselves in sunspots like cats. Come here first or last in your day but give yourself time to sit and reflect in the space. Do not have a rushed or stressful mind. This place is a temple and prepare to meditate. I pent a long time there and as I was leaving I said goodbye to space and cried. I feel so lucky to have been there.

The masterpiece by SANAA. Cannot take a photo inside the museum. It's a bit hard to go by ship and shuttle bus, but worth it! I recommend pumpkin ice cream at the shop!

Outstanding Museum Where Architecture, Art, and Nature Breathe as One As photographers for Photolator, the Teshima Art Museum left us profoundly moved. Designed by Ryue Nishizawa and dedicated to the work of artist Rei Naito, the museum is unlike any other — a serene, organic space where art, architecture, and the surrounding landscape merge into a single living experience. The structure itself resembles a water droplet gently resting on the hilltop. Inside, there are no paintings or sculptures in the traditional sense — instead, the space is alive with light, shadow, wind, and the slow movement of water on the smooth concrete floor. Every moment inside feels unique, with natural elements constantly shifting and creating new visual compositions for the lens. Photography is restricted inside, but even without capturing images, the experience fuels creative vision. The surrounding views of the Seto Inland Sea and the peaceful approach to the museum offer plenty of photographic opportunities. For Photolator, the Teshima Art Museum is more than a destination — it’s a reminder that sometimes the most powerful inspiration comes from simply observing, feeling, and being present. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Another significant experience I had today: it is just some water and sunlight but when I walked in it looked like a silent ritual across everyone. I stared at the water for 5 minutes it was a silent meditation. I felt rebirths

It is so beautiful, it was the first time I have been to Okayama Forest Park, and I didn't know a park like this exist in Okayama. Overall the park is nicely built and well kept, would've been perfect if the entry charges would be less as one have to pay for every activity inside.

Had a great time on Golden Week visiting the park! Very busy, but you can take your time doing what you want. There is a lot to see and do. I want to come back to do more! As a heads up, the upper buildings didn't have the white peach ice cream. The entrance food court did.

SO MUCH FUN! Beautiful European-themed park with lots to do. Great dog runs, good food, nice sausage & beer!

Super chill place. The petting zoo is pretty vibey. No capybaras when I was there but the kangaroos are fun.

The tickets are Too expensive The dog run is too small. The food is too expensive and disgusting. The waiting time is too long. To my astonishment, the kebab is made of pork. Won’t go the second time.

A very nice place. They got lot of exciting stuffs and friendly staffs

It's a rather big place with a few attractions. Eg: mini zoo, go carting, leisure boat in a lake etc. There's also a nice restaurant with buffet menu. It was quite nice. A good half a day getaway for the family. Oo it's also a good place for dogs to play.