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[Hiroshima ]This is the place for weekend dates! Four great spots for couples!

[Hiroshima ]This is the place for weekend dates! Four great spots for couples!

2022-04-19 Management office

Hiroshima Prefecture is the center of the Chugoku and Shikoku regions. Hiroshima Prefecture, which plays a central role in the region, attracts many people and is bustling with activity. In the center of the city, you can go shopping, visit fashionable cafes, and enjoy the famous okonomiyaki at night. A short drive to the suburbs reveals a rich natural environment, making Hiroshima a very well-balanced prefecture.
In this issue, we will introduce four recommended date spots in Hiroshima Prefecture. We hope you will find them useful in planning a weekend date with your loved one or a short overnight trip.
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Shopping on the main street

Hiroshima Hondori Shopping Street, commonly known as "Hondori ", is a shopping street with a 577-meter-long main street from which smaller streets are derived. The west side is adjacent to the Peace Memorial Park, which attracts many tourists. The area is especially busy on weekends. Around the main street, you can enjoy shopping at department stores, apparel stores, and general stores.



The cutting edge of fashion "Hiroshima PARCO "

Lunch is a friendly shopping experience! Among the many stores, the one that attracts the most young people is "Hiroshima PARCO ". You will be able to find your favorite clothes and sundries here, as it has popular apparel brands from all over the country and stores that are only available here in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions. You can also use it to find gifts for each other.



Facility Information
Store name: Hiroshima PARCO
Address: 10-1, Hondori, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City
Phone number: 082-542-211
Business hours: 10:00 - 20:30
Parking lot:10:00~23:00
Home Page : https://hiroshima.parco.jp/

Long-established department store loved by local residents

"Located very close to Hiroshima PARCO "is "Fukuya Hacchobori Main Store ". It is one of the largest and most accessible department stores in Hiroshima. It is the perfect place to find gifts for your loved ones as it has a wide range of cosmetics and high brand products. The department store also has a well-stocked basement, which is visited by locals in the evening for its delicious prepared foods. This long-established department store has long been a favorite of Hiroshima citizens.



It is a department store with close ties to the local community, as it puts a lot of effort into supporting the Carp and holds a big sale the year the Carp wins the championship. Carp events are also held regularly.



There is also a movie theater at "Fukuya Hatchobori Main Store " It is decorated in a modern Japanese style, inspired by the theaters of the Edo period (1603-1867). There are mainly sofa seats, so you can enjoy a movie while relaxing. Counter seats and tatami mat seats are also available. How about a movie date for couples?



Facility Information
Name of store: Fukuya Hatchobori Honten
Address: 6-26 Hu-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City
Phone number: 082-246-6111
Business hours: 10:30-19:30
Parking: affiliated parking lots available
Home Page : https://www.fukuya-dept.co.jp/

I want to eat Hiroshima specialties!

After enjoying shopping, the next stop is dining! There are many delicious restaurants near Hondori. In this issue, we will introduce some of the best places to eat Hiroshima specialties.

Building specializing in okonomiyaki?

Hiroshima's specialty is okonomiyaki! There is a building on the main street that is packed with okonomiyaki restaurants! The building is called "Okonomimura ". There are about 25 okonomiyaki restaurants on the 2nd through 4th floors, all in the yatai style. Every restaurant is decorated with autographs of famous people. It is often featured in TV interviews.



The okonomiyaki is made on a griddle right in front of you, and you will be drawn in by the realistic craftsmanship of the chefs. The hot okonomiyaki is superb, and the drinks will go down a treat. This restaurant is recommended for a date night meal in Hiroshima because you can enjoy the traditional atmosphere, and the food is not only delicious but also pleasing to the eye.



Not only tourists but also locals frequent the restaurant. The atmosphere is very open, so you can easily make friends with the regulars. It is also a good place to ask about sightseeing spots and places recommended by locals.

Facility Information
Name: Okonomimura
Address: 5-13 Shintenchi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Access: 10 min. on the Hiroshima Electric Railway for Ujina, Enami, Nishi-Hiroshima, Miyajima "Hatchobori "stop, 3 min. walk
Phone number: 082-241-2210
Business hours: 11:00-22:00
Regular day off: irregular
Home Page : http://www.okonomimura.jp/index.html

Watching the Carp

"The Hiroshima Toyo Carp "is a citizen's baseball team loved by the citizens of Hiroshima Prefecture. With a wide variety of food and goods, baseball enthusiasts and even those who have never been to a baseball game can enjoy themselves. The location is close to Hiroshima Station, making it easily accessible.



Reserved seating and plenty of time.

When going to a game as a couple, we recommend that you get reserved seats. Since you don't have to go early to secure a seat like you do with unreserved seats, you can get there shortly before game time to enjoy the atmosphere of the stadium and the extensive food menu.



Taste Carp Food

There are many concession stands in the concourses of Mazda Stadium. The stadium food is called "Carp Food "and all the stores are bustling with people. It is hard to decide what to eat.
The most classic is "Carp Udon ". This restaurant has been around since the old Municipal Stadium before Mazda Stadium was built, and is a firm favorite. The "All on top ", which has meat, tempura, and kitsune all on top, is a good choice for couples to share as it is very hearty. The warm and gentle taste of the dashi broth is especially good on chilly spring and fall days. It is topped with a fish cake with the C logo of the Carp and looks cute.



The limited menu produced by the players is also popular. It is limited to the season and changes every year. Try the menu promoted by your favorite player. It is sure to be memorable.



A popular place among locals is "Musubi no Musashi ". You can eat the handmade omusubi bento (boxed lunches) that are well-known in Hiroshima inside the stadium. It is located on the stairs to the right of the main entrance. The well balanced contents are comforting and tasty.



[Store Locations
Name: Musubi no Musashi, Mazda Stadium Store
Address: 2-3-1 Minami Crab House, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City
Access: MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima, 2nd floor
Phone number: 082-568-6340
Hours of operation: 11:00 - 14:00
Take-out (weekdays): 11:00 - 14:00, (Sundays and holidays) 11:00 - 14:00,
(game day) 2 hours after the start of the game or until the start of the 7th inning
Regular day off: irregular
Home Page : http://www.musubi-musashi.co.jp/index.html

CC Dance ♪

After the 5th inning, light music begins to play, Sly Lee, the Carp mascot character, appears inside the ground, and the ballpark vendors appear down the bleachers aisle The CC dance begins. Even if you don't know the choreography, try dancing by imitating the screen and Slyly. By dancing together, a sense of unity will be created in the venue and smiles will spread.



Facility Information
Facility name: MAZDA Zoom-Zoom Stadium Hiroshima
Address: 2-3-1 Minami-Kagiya, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City
Access: 10-minute walk from JR Hiroshima Station South Exit, 10-minute walk from Hiroden Matoba-cho stop, 3-minute walk from Mazda Stadium bus stop
Phone number: 082-568-2777
Home Page : http://www.mazdastadium.jp/index.html




Standard Miyajima

When it comes to tourist attractions in Hiroshima, the first place that comes to mind is "Miyajima ". It is recommended for all family members, friends, and lovers. It can be reached by tram or JR from the city and is easily accessible.



Start eating and walking

The Omotesando shopping street on Miyajima is lined with many stores. The number of stores is about 70! Oysters, deep-fried momiji, nigiriten, etc. are popular. For couples who like to drink, Miyajima Beer is recommended. This local beer comes from the brewery attached to the brewery and is brewed with natural water.
It is perfect for a date because you can share a little bit of the food or take it out and eat it on a bench by the sea.





Ride the ropeway to the top of the mountain

There is a mountain on Miyajima called "Yayama "and you can take a ropeway to the top. "Yayama "is 535 meters above sea level and there is a climbing route, but it requires more stamina than you might imagine and takes longer, so the ropeway is recommended if you want to enjoy your Miyajima date.



It takes about 14 minutes from Momiji Valley Park via two gondolas. The unique multi-island sea of the Seto Inland Sea spreads out before you, and it is picturesque and beautiful. Visitors can enjoy the seasonal scenery, and many couples visit to see the cherry blossoms in spring and the autumn leaves in fall.



Address: Momijidani Park, Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture
Phone number: 0829-44-0316
Access: 16-minute walk from Miyajima Pier to the free shuttle bus stop, 3 minutes by free shuttle bus to Ropeway Momijidani Station
Fare: Adult round-trip 1,840 yen, Child round-trip 920 yen
Business hours: 9:00~16:00 (last time down: 16:30)
Days of operation suspended: None

holy of holies for lovers

"The sacred fire hall at "Yayama "where the unquenchable fire "is located is recognized as "a sacred place for lovers ". "The unquenchable fire "has been burning for over 1200 years. "There is water boiled by the unquenchable fire "and you can drink it freely.



"One of the most popular things to do at the Lover's Sanctuary "is to experience the hand-baking of momiji manju. Unlike regular momiji-manju, the bean paste inside the bun is shaped like a heart. The normal price for the Momiji-manju hand-baking experience is 300 yen per person, but if you are a couple, the price is 500 yen per person, so please try it.

summary

In this issue, we have introduced four recommended date spots in Hiroshima. On your anniversary, go shopping in the city and exchange matching goods and gifts, or enjoy Hiroshima's gourmet cuisine. Couples who like sports and outdoor activities may want to watch a sports game or go a little further afield to Miyajima for fun.
With an abundance of sightseeing spots, shopping spots, and restaurants, you can enjoy a fulfilling Hiroshima date. Please take a look at this page for more information.

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