A town of history and culture
that was nurtured by the rich nature
of the Seto Inland Sea
Fukuyama city is located close to the center of the Chugoku-Shikoku region, and is the second largest city of Hiroshima located in the eastern part of Hiroshima. In addition to the surf and turf delicacies that were nurtured in the warm weather and rich nature, it has a unique history, culture, and industry, packed with numerous sightseeing attractions.
From “Fukuyama Castle” that you can closely see from the Shinkansen station, to the “Tomonura” that flourished as a port since ancient times, and the “Rose” which became the symbol of post-war reconstruction, there are many highlights of Fukuyama that you can not experience anywhere else.
Access from Osaka to Fukuyama
About an hour from the Sanyo Shinkansen
About 4 hours by car
Access from Osaka to Fukuyama
About an hour from the Sanyo Shinkansen
About 4 hours by car
Enjoy the history
and culture of
Fukuyama and
Tomonoura
Enjoy the history
and culture of
Fukuyama and
Tomonoura
In Fukuyama, there are various spots to experience the traditional culture of Japan. We will introduce a sightseeing tour to fully immerse yourself in the history and culture, starting with the historical buildings in downtown Fukuyama, to the major sightseeing spots of Tomonoura where it still retains the scenic moment of the Edo period.
See model courseRecommended sightseeing spots
in Fukuyama
- Sightseeing spots
- Cuisines
- Activities
- Stay
- Seasonal events
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Fukuyama Castle
It is one of Japan's most famous castles with a five-storied keep, Honmaru and Ninomaru that have many towers and castle gates.
City Center -
Miyagawa-suji
Fukuyama retains an atmosphere of the old castle town with promenade where you can enjoy the white walls along the waterway.
City Center -
Ushitora Shrine
It is a shrine revered as the guardian deity of demons and the deity of warding off evil throughout the Fukuyama region.
City Center -
Fukuyama Hachiman Shrine
It is a shrine located north of Fukuyama Castle as the grand guardian of Bingo Fukuyama.
City Center -
Myoo-in Temple
Chudosan Enkoji Myo-oin, an ancient temple of the Daikakuji branch of Shingon Buddhism, stands near the middle of Mount Atago.
City Center -
Kusado Inari Shrine
It is said that Kukai-jyoninenshrined the shrine as a guardian deity of the Myo-in Temple. It is one of the few ancient shrines in the region.
City Center -
Rose park
The 15,000㎡ park is filled with about 5,500 roses. It will be the main venue for the “Fukuyama Rose Festival”
City Center -
Bingo Ichinomiya Kibitsu Shrine
It is called Ikkyu-san and wildly worshiped as the god of good luck, warding off evil, traffic safety, and longevity.
Shinichi-cho -
Johyatoh
It is a symbol of Tomonoura and one of the largest stone night lights in Japan.
Tomonoura -
Sensuijima island sightseeing
Sensuijima is an island with a circumference of 6 km, named after “Beautiful enough to make a hermit drunk”.
Tomonoura -
Fukuzenji Taichoro
The guest hall was built in the Genroku era (around 1690) of the Edo period and is designated as a national historic site.
Tomonoura -
Tomoshichikyo Ochi Ruins/Ota Residence
It is a group of buildings of the "former homei liquor store'' which started brewing "homei liquor" from the beginning of the Edo period .
Tomonoura -
Okamoto Kametaro Honten
Kobizen pottery used to brew sake, passed down from the Nakamura family, who were the original makers of Homeishu (Japanese liqueur made from 16 kinds of spices)
Tomonoura -
Tomonotsu Museum
A gallery opened in 2012, which is renovated from a 150-year old former soy sauce brewery.
Tomonoura -
MASUYA, a gift shop featuring souvenirs and household goods unique to the Setouchi area
Masuya Seiemon House is an establishment that offered a safe room to Sakamoto Ryoma. MASUYA gift shop is located on the first floor of this house.
Tomonoura -
Abuto Kannon (Bandaiji Temple)
Rinzai sect temple, Bandaiji is located at the tip of Cape Abuto, the southern point of the Numakuma Peninsula.
Numakuma
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Kappo Uokatsu
A Japanese restaurant that takes pride in its sushi. You can enjoy fresh seafood from Fukuyama and the local dish "Uzumi."
City Center -
Shusouizakaya Kishu
A private seafood izakaya restaurant near Fukuyama Station where you can enjoy seasonal appetizers and delicious alcohol.
City Center -
Kozakanaamochin Sansutefukuyama-shop
A Japanese restaurant that focuses on seafood, widely known for its specialty squid tempura.
City Center -
Japanese Restaurant Tomonoura Trip
A restaurant inside the Fukuyama New Castle Hotel that serves seafood and other fresh ingredients from the Seto Inland Sea.
City Center -
Restaurant Ono
The friendly husband and wife owners and a former chef serve sake and local specialties.
City Center -
Onfunayado Iroha
This townhouse was used as a place for negotiations by Sakamoto Ryoma at the end of the Edo period.
Tomonoura
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Taisho-no-Sato
Small children can try making chikuwa by hand, and experience the techniques of a craftsman.
Tomonoura -
Sangyo Corporation/Smithing Experience
Experience the forging technique of making anchors, which has remained unchanged for over 100 years.
Tomonoura -
Shinshoji Zen and Garden Museum
A place to experience the vast world of Zen, which we have only had the opportunity to experience in very limited ways.
Numakuma
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ANCHOR HOTEL FUKUYAMA
A concept hotel where you can experience the local charms of denim, iron, food, etc.
City Center -
Hotel Ofutei
A resort where you can savour the delicacies of Setouchi and be enveloped in body and soul by the magnificent scenery that unfolds before your eyes
Tomonoura
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Tomonoura Tourist Sea Bream Fishing
Cruise to see old-fashioned sea bream net fishing using traditional fishing methods.
Tomonoura Late April to early May -
Fukuyama Rose Festival
Approximately 400,000 people will attend! Fukuyama's largest event, where you can experience Fukuyama, the city of 1 million roses.
City Center Mid May -
Fukuyama Tomonoura Bentenjima Fireworks Festival
A seasonal sight that heralds early summer in the Setouchi region, vividly illuminating the streets and islands of Tomo.
Tomonoura Late May -
Fukuyama Summer Festival
A summer festival where you can enjoy Fukuyama's traditional performing arts, which have been designated an intangible folk cultural asset of Hiroshima Prefecture.
City Center Mid-August -
Tomo Town Doll Festival
Hina dolls are displayed in Tomonoura, which still retains traces of the atmosphere of the Edo period.
Tomonoura February to March -
Otebi Shinji (a shrine ritual held on the night before the second Sunday in July)
It is an intangible folk cultural property of Fukuyama City and is said to be one of the three major fire festivals in Japan.
Tomonoura The eve of the second Sunday in July