Dive! Hiroshima Official Guide
Feel deep traditional beauty, be tickled by intellectual curiosity, and be overwhelmed by innovative designs and scenic beauty... How about a trip around such an inspiring Art & Museum?
A selection of places where you can enjoy not only works and exhibitions, but also landscapes such as the sea, the sky, green gardens, and cityscapes as art from among many art spots.
If you're tired of walking around, it's a good idea to take a break at the cafe in the hall or take a look at the museum shop.
“Enrich your heart Stroll through the Art & Museum”
Hiroshima Prefectural Art Museum
Travel time : Approx. 90 minutes
1/4
It is an
art museum adjacent to Shukkeien, a place of scenic beauty, and has a collection of close to 4800 items such as the Important Cultural Property “Imari Iroe Flower Pattern”, “Itsukushima Zu Byobu”, Aimitsu, and Hirayama Ikuo. Many events such as lectures and concerts are held in conjunction with special exhibitions.
On foot About 1 minute
Shukkeien
Travel time : About 30 minutes
2/4
Ueda Songa, known as a tea master, was built as a garden for the villa of the Asano family on the orders of the lord of Hiroshima Asano Nagaakira. The park, which is said to have been named “Shukkeien” because it was created in imitation of China’s world-famous scenic spot “West Lake,” changes its expression throughout the four seasons and entertains visitors.
On foot Approx. 15 minutes
Hiroshima Museum of Art
Travel time : Approx. 90 minutes
3/4
〒730-0011 3-2 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, * It is in Central Park, Hiroshima City.
082-223-2530
With the
theme of “For Love and Peace,” this museum was built with prayers to the victims of the atomic bomb and wishes for peace under the concept of 10 years. It houses about 300 pieces of Western modern art collections centered on French Impressionists such as Manet, Monet, Renoir, and Van Gogh, and Japanese modern art collections, including Japanese Western-style paintings and Japanese paintings.
〒730-0011 3-2 Motomachi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, * It is in Central Park, Hiroshima City.
082-223-2530
On foot Approx. 15 minutes
Orizuru Tower
Travel time : Approx. 75 minutes
4/4
It is a
tower that opened in September 2016 as a place where you can feel not only the misery of the atomic bomb, but also the richness of Hiroshima, such as reconstruction, hope, and future. From the observation deck on the 13th floor of the wooden deck, you can see the beautiful cityscape of Hiroshima, including the Peace Memorial Park, in a large panorama, and on a clear day you can even see Mt. Misen in Miyajima. At Orizuru Square on the 12th floor, you can also have memorable experiences such as the Orizuru Wall, where you can put your own origami cranes into the side of the building.
“Enrich your heart Stroll through the Art & Museum”
MAZDA MUSEUM
Travel time : Approx. 90 minutes
1/5
This is a
tour facility located on the premises of Mazda’s Hiroshima headquarters. New models and historical materials are on display, as well as racing cars that won Le Mans. The tour of the line where cars are assembled one after another in front of you should not be of interest, especially for those who like cars! (Reservation is required for the tour)
Kaita-cho “Former Chiba House”
2/5
Stop by spots ~ I want to have fun together!
8-31 Naka-Shop, Kaita-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima
It is the former residence of the “Chiba family,” which once served as an important post at Kaita no Yado Station, which flourished in the post town of Saigoku Kaido, and now the main house and tatami building remain. You can see wonderful transom sculptures in the tatami room where important people of various daimyo rested. I can only marvel at the advanced technical capabilities of the craftsmen at that time. (Reservation is required for the tour)
On foot To JR Mukainai Station in about 5 minutes
Take the Kure Line from JR Mukainai Station To JR Kure Station in about 45 minutes
Walk from JR Kure Line About 10 minutes
Lunch walk in the city of Kure About 10 minutes
Kure Municipal Museum of Art
Travel time : About 60 minutes
3/5
The
building, covered in brick color that harmonizes with the surrounding greenery, has a retro and calm atmosphere. The gentle slope to the museum is dotted with sculptures, making it an ideal place to stroll and relax. We collect and exhibit masterpieces from Japan and abroad, mainly modern and contemporary works.
“Kure cold noodles”
4/5
Stop by spots ~ If you are a gourmet, this is it!
“Kure Reimen” is a unique type of flat noodles with sweet and sour sauce. It seems that the predecessor of “Chinraiken” invented it more than half a century ago as a summer menu where ramen sales drop. Since then, it quickly became a specialty of Kure, and now it has become a soul food for citizens.
On foot About 5 minutes
Irifuneyama Memorial Hall
Travel time : About 50 minutes
5/5
It
introduces the history of Kure centering on the public opening of the former Kure Chinju-fu Commander-in-Chief Office. The walls and ceilings of the Western-style building section of the government building use very beautiful gold karakami paper with patterns of flowers on Japanese paper pasted with metal foil. There are times when the experience of making this gold karakami is done.
