Dive! Hiroshima Official Guide
Departing from Saijo Station, we introduce a course that goes around the remains of Ochaya (Honjin), Saijo Sakagura Dori, Sanjo Kofun, Shofukujiyama Park, and Akasaki Coast, and the history of Saijo and the nature of Akitsu.
“A trip from Saijo Station to the history of Saijo and the nature of Akitsu”
The remains of Ochaya (Honjin)
Travel time : Approx. 3 minutes
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〒739-0011 4-31 Saijohonmachi, Higashi-Hiroshima City
In the Edo period, there are remains of an ochaya (honjin) where daimyo and dignitaries of the shogunate stayed. At that time, it was the largest of the nine headquarters in the Hiroshima Domain. It was demolished in the Meiji period, and now the Honjin Gomon Gate has been restored. The stone walls are lined with old random piles and modern troughs.
*You cannot enter the main hall.
〒739-0011 4-31 Saijohonmachi, Higashi-Hiroshima City
On foot Right beside
Saijo Sake Brewery Street
Travel time : About 30 minutes
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Saijo Sake Brewery Street prospered as an overland relay during the Edo period. After that, it became a famous brewery called “Sake Capital Saijo” due to the benefits of climate and groundwater suitable for sake brewing. Even now, there are seven breweries lined up here, and sake brewing continues with traditional techniques. The unique townscape, such as red brick chimneys, namako walls, and Saijo lattice, is attractive.
car Approx. 8 minutes
Mitsujo Kofun
Travel time : About 5 minutes
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This tumulus (kofun) is one of the largest keyhole-shaped tombs, and was built in the first half of the 5th century. It has now been restored and maintained, so you can see how it was built at that time.
Mitsujo Kofun is designated as a national historic site.
car About 30 minutes
Shofukujiyama Park
Travel time : About 5 minutes
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This is a scenic park with 1,200 cherry blossoms that bloom in spring. Countless oyster rafts float below, creating a tasteful landscape, and attracting interest in oysters, a specialty of Akitsu.
car About 10 minutes
Akasaki coast
Travel time : About 5 minutes
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The Akasaki coast overlooks the beautiful archipelago of Setouchi. From May to June, white flowers bloom all over the potato field. It is a superb spot where you can overlook the calm Seto Inland Sea.
The potatoes on the Akasaki coast are famous for the brand of “Maruaka bazusho”, a specialty of Akitsu.
