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[Hiroshima ]9 sightseeing spots in the area around Bingo

[Hiroshima ]9 sightseeing spots in the area around Bingo
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2021-06-11 Management office

The Bingo area, located on the Seto Inland Sea side of Hiroshima Prefecture, is home to many tourist attractions, including Seapark Ohama. "There are a wide variety of tourist attractions, from historical buildings to nature, such as the ruins of Mihara Castle ", which is the largest castle ruins in the city, and the Sera Plateau with its beautiful flowers and plants, making it possible to enjoy a fulfilling sightseeing tour by visiting several places. In addition, visitors can stay overnight by the sea at Sea Park Ohama and enjoy the Seto Inland Sea at night. In this issue, we will introduce nine recommended sightseeing spots in the Bingo area.
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Table of Contents

  1. 1.
    Mihara Castle Ruins
  3. 2.
    Seto Inland Sea National Park
  5. 3.
    Sagishima
  7. 4.
    Butsutsuji Temple
  9. 5.
    Fukuyama Municipal Zoo (Fukuyama Shiritsu Zoo)
  11. 6.
    Sea Park Ohama
  13. 7.
    Kawasa Gorge
  15. 8.
    Shiro Highland Farm
  17. 9.
    Toyomatsu Paper Airplane Tower
  19. 10.
    summary

Mihara Castle Ruins



Mihara Castle was built by the Kobayakawa clan in 1567. Only a part of the castle as it was built can be seen today; other parts have been destroyed, but at that time it was quite large compared to other castles in the area. It is said that the size and breadth of the castle immediately after its construction was as large as 900m in length and 700m in width. Compared to Hiroshima Castle, which is the most famous castle in Hiroshima Prefecture, the Mihara Castle was overwhelmingly large, and it is hard to imagine how large a structure it is today. Mihara Castle is sometimes called "Ukishiro (floating castle) "because it appears to float on the sea at high tide. The ruins of the middle gate, stonewalls, remains of a splintered roof, and the remains of a funairi tower still remain.

<観光地情報>
Store name: Mihara City Ruins
Address: 1 Shiro-machi, Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Phone number: 6:30-22:00 [Mihara City Lifelong Learning Division ]
Hours of operation: 6:30-22:00
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Budget: Free
No Smoking・Cigarette Eating：No Smoking
Space and Facilities：Toilets available

Seto Inland Sea National Park



Setonaikai National Park was designated as a national park in Japan in 1934. The area between the four straits of Kitan, Naruto, Kanmon, and Toyo and the islands scattered throughout the area are defined as "Setonaikai National Park ". The area covers "Osaka, Hyogo, Wakayama, Okayama, Hiroshima, Yamaguchi, Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, Fukuoka, and Oita Prefectures "and extends over one prefecture and nine prefectures.

The Seto Inland Sea, with its complex tidal currents and topography, offers a harmonious landscape where nature and culture coexist. The area covers 66,934 hectares, and in the eastern area, visitors can see and learn about rare flora and fauna, such as snails, sea lions, horseshoe crabs, and more.

<観光地情報>
Name: Seto Inland Sea National Park
Address: All areas located in the Seto Inland Sea (tourist attractions in the Bingo area are located at the Okunojima Visitor Center)
Phone number: 0846-26-0100 (Okunojima Visitor Center)
Hours of operation: 9:00-16:00
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Budget: Free
Smoking and non-smoking: Smoking area available
Space and Facilities：Toilets available

Sagishima



Sakijima is registered as the island closest to the Shinkansen station in Japan. It is accessible in about 20 minutes from JR Mihara Station, where the Shinkansen is in operation, and its beautiful sandy beach is a popular tourist attraction. It is the first place in Japan to introduce a seaside therapy program, where visitors can refresh their bodies and minds by stretching and exercising on the beach. On fine days, there are many participants, and you can enjoy interacting with other types of people both on and off the island. Volunteer guides are also available, so even first-time visitors can enjoy sightseeing with peace of mind.

Bicycles are available for rent, so there is no need to walk. The teahouse is open until 6:30 p.m., but bicycles can be returned after hours by returning the key to the post office.

<観光地情報>

Store name: Sagi Island
Address: Geyo Islands, Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Phone number: 0848-64-8527 (Shimanami Shipping Co., Ltd.)
Hours of operation: 6:20-22:20
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Budget: 500-2000 yen
Smoking and non-smoking: Smoking area available
Space and Facilities：Toilets available

Butsutsuji Temple



One of the best Zen meditation dojos in Japan is located here "Butsudoji Temple ". This very historical temple was built in 1397 by the Kobayakawa clan and is used today for corporate training. Because it has the best Zen dojo in western Japan, local students often visit the temple for field trips, and the temple is valued for its historical architecture. It is also designated as a National Important Cultural Property.
During the fall foliage season, the maple trees turn bright orange, and visitors who pay a special admission fee can enjoy the beautiful interplay with the historic buildings. The summer months tend to be cooler, allowing visitors to escape the heat of the city. You can also get a close-up look at the fresh greenery before it turns color. The area is sometimes lit up at night, making it a must-see destination during the fall foliage season.



<観光地情報>
Name: Fotong Temple
Address: 22 Gozan, Takasaka-cho, Mihara City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Phone number: 0848-66-3502
Hours of operation: 8:00-17:00
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
Budget: Free (special admission fee of 300 yen (200 yen for children) is required during the fall foliage season)
No Smoking・Cigarette Eating：No Smoking
Space and Facilities：Toilets available

Fukuyama Municipal Zoo (Fukuyama Shiritsu Zoo)



Fukuyama Municipal Zoo, known as the only zoo in Japan that keeps "Borneo elephants ", is located about 15 km from JR Fukuyama Station. On weekends, visitors can experience feeding the animals, and the zoo is fully enjoyable not only for partners but also for families. A total of more than 60 species of animals are on display, and more than 400 creatures can be seen. This is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the natural environment and animals in each of the four seasons at the same time. The animals on display are as follows
Mammalia: 28 species, 122 items; Ornithischia: 21 species, 335 items; Reptilia: 9 species, 46 items (September 2020)

<観光地情報>

Name of store： Fukuyama City Zoo
Address: 276-1 Fukuda, Ashida-cho, Fukuyama City
Phone number: 084-958-3200
Hours: 9:00 - 16:30 (admission until 16:00)
Regular holidays:
Tuesdays (if Tuesday is a national holiday, the park is closed the following day)
Year-end and New Year holidays / December 29 - January 1
Budget: 500-3000 yen
Smoking and non-smoking: Smoking area available
Space and Facilities：Toilets available, stores in the park

Sea Park Ohama



Sea Park Ohama is a park and tourist attraction designed to let visitors enjoy the charms of the Seto Inland Sea. Families can enjoy camping, fishing, and interacting with animals, and the park is crowded with families on weekends. The park provides a well-developed environment where visitors can experience nature to the fullest, satisfying even those adults who are tired of living in the city. Also, unlike ordinary campgrounds, the facilities are located by the sea, so campers can enjoy the scent of the seashore while camping.

<観光地情報>
Name: Sea Park Ohama
Address: 2220 Ohama, Uchiumi-cho, Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Phone number: 084-986-3011
Hours of Operation:
[Admission ]10:00～18:00
[Campsites ]Check-in: 14:00~ / Check-out: ~12:00
[Fishing pond ]10:00-16:00 (last admission 15:00)

Regular day off: irregular
Budget: 2000-5000 yen
Smoking and non-smoking: Smoking area available
Space and facilities: Restrooms available Restaurants available on premises Shops available

Kawasa Gorge



Kawasa Gorge is a gorge with a natural clear stream upstream from the river that flows through Fuchu City. Visitors can actually bathe in the river, which attracts many tourists in summer. There are water slides, a campground, and a golf course nearby, so not only children but also adults can enjoy themselves. It is famous as a sightseeing spot where visitors can enjoy the great outdoors away from the city center, and is marked by the red bridge that straddles the river.


<観光地情報>
Name of the store: Hazo Gorge
Address: 3261 Moroge-cho, Fuchu-shi, Hiroshima
Telephone number: 0847-49-0344 (Hozo Gorge Management Office)
Hours of Operation:
Kawasaki Gorge (Kawasaki): No mid-year break
Water slides 10:00-16:00 (with lunch break)
Campsites 9:00-16:00 / Check-in 13:00- Check-out ~ 12:00
Closed: Wednesday
Budget: Free
Smoking and non-smoking: Smoking area available
Space and Facilities：Toilets available Shops available

Shiro Highland Farm



The farm offers beautiful flowers in the previous season except winter. The farm operates under the catchphrase [Flowers make everyone happy ]with landscaping and events based on seasonal flowers such as tulips, dahlias, and sunflowers. It is always crowded with a moderate number of visitors, who can enjoy the flowers at their own pace. The scene changes dramatically depending on the time of year, so no matter how many times you go, you will always feel happy as the catchphrase suggests.

<観光地情報>
Name: Sera Highland Farm
Address: 1124-11 Bessako, Sera-cho, Sera-gun, Hiroshima
Phone number: 0847-24-0014
Hours of Operation:
Spring Mid-April to early May 9:00-17:00 Open daily during Tulip Festival and events
Summer Early August to late August 9:00-18:00 Open daily during Sunflower Festival and events
Autumn Mid-September to late October 9:00-17:00 Open throughout the Dahlia Festival and events

Regular holidays: No holidays during the period
Budget: 400-800 yen
No Smoking・Cigarette Eating：No Smoking
Space and Facilities：Toilets available

Toyomatsu Paper Airplane Tower



TOYOMATSU PAPER PLANE TOWER is one of the few airfields in the world dedicated to flying paper airplanes. The Toyomatsu Paper Airplane Tower ( ") is the only airfield in Japan dedicated to flying paper airplanes. "is located on top of Yonemi Mountain in Toyomatsu. Yonemi at the top of Mt. Yonemi in Toyomatsu. The tower is located at an elevation of 663 meters above sea level, allowing visitors to fly paper airplanes while enjoying a view of the surrounding mountains. The problem of paper resources is also passed by using "eco-friendly paper "and can be reached by public transportation by taking a bus and a cab.

<観光地情報>
Name: TOYOMATSU Paper Airplane Tower
Address: 381 Shimotoyomatsu, Kamishikogen-cho, Kamishi-gun, Hiroshima
Phone number: 0847-842-2000
Hours of Operation:
April-September 10:00-18:00
October, November, March 10:00-17:00
Regular day off: No regular day off
Budget: 400-1000 yen
Smoking and non-smoking: Smoking area available

summary

In this issue, we have introduced nine recommended sightseeing spots in the Bingo region of Hiroshima Prefecture. Sea Park Ohama is one of the most popular among the places we have introduced, where you can spend a fulfilling time that you cannot experience in the city, from experiencing a fishing pond to communing with nature. Many families visit the park, and an evening spent in Kevin's cabin is sure to be an unforgettable experience. There are many other tourist attractions such as historical buildings and national parks scattered throughout the area, so why not visit?

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