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Video article 3:25
Enjoy Hiroshima-Style Okonomiyakai and Other Delicious Treats at Hondori Shopping Street! Experience What It’s Like to Stroll Through the Largest Shopping Street in the Chugoku and Shikoku Regions!
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Strolling Through Hiroshima's Hondori Shopping Street This video, titled "Hiroshima Hondori Arcade & Okonomimura - 本通 お好み村 - 4K Ultra HD," takes a look at the Hondori Shopping Street in Hiroshima. Hondori Shopping Street, stretching east to west for approximately 577 meters, is one of the most popular wide-area shopping streets in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions and is said to have the largest number of visitors in both regions as well. About 200 shops, including those affiliated with the Hiroshima Hondori Shopping Street Promotional Association, line the street. In addition to cafes, pubs and other restaurants, there are hotels, okonomiyaki shops, and more along Hondori Shopping Street, making it the perfect place for a shopping trip, grabbing a bite to eat or window shopping while munching on snacks. What Kind of Shops Can Be Found Along Hondori Shopping Street? Source :YouTube screenshot Hondori Shopping Street is home to a variety of shops, including fashion and accessory shops, pharmacies, clothing and household goods stores, as well as instagrammable ramen shops and tapioca shops, making it the perfect place for a lunch or dinner date. There are also many shops where you can buy souvenirs to commemorate your trip to Hiroshima. As you can see from 0:05 in the video, Hiroshima's Hondori Shopping Street is a covered arcade, so it's safe to walk around even on rainy days. The video enters the arcade at 0:24. On weekends, Hiroshima's Hondori Shopping Street hosts events, such as the Toro Nagashi Festival, so consider dropping by when these are taking place. Around Hondori Shopping Street Source :YouTube screenshot If you're interested in sampling some of Hiroshima's local delicacies, there are of course plenty of shops along the street itself, but don't forget to check out the surrounding area as well. In the Naka Ward area of Hiroshima, you'll find Kamiyacho Shareo, an underground shopping mall, the Hiroshima Kinza-gai shopping district, and "Okonomimura" where you can enjoy Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. At 3:05 you can see a number of neon signs that say "okonomiyaki." You'll also want to stop by Namiki Dori, Naka-no-Tana Shopping Street, Fukuromachi Uradori and Shintenchi Square. You can also walk to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome, so be sure to check these out as well. Summary of Hondori Shopping Street Source :YouTube screenshot In this article, we introduced the historic Hondori shopping street in Hiroshima. Hondori shopping street is the busiest downtown area in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions, rife with delicious food, shops, and tourist destinations. Also, the street is closed to traffic, so you can walk around freely. We highly recommend it to people who want to enjoy Hiroshima cuisine. If you're out sightseeing in Hiroshima, why not take a stroll down Hondori Shopping Street? ◆Information◆ 【Access】Astramline Hondori Station or Hondori Station Streetcar Ujina Line, Hiroshima Electric Railway Main Line Kamiyacho Nishi Station, Kamiyacho Higashi Station, Tatemachi Station and Hondori Bus Terminal Bus Stop 【Hours】Vary by shop 【Parking】Coin parking lots near the arcade 【Official Website】Hiroshima Hondori http://www.hondori.or.jp/ 【Tripadvisor】Hiroshima Hondori https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g298561-d4339941-Reviews-Hiroshima_Hon_Dori_Shotengai-Hiroshima_Hiroshima_Prefecture_Chugoku.html -
Video article 1:00
Yunoyama Onsen, Hiroshima: An Onsen Where Even Feudal Lords Have Bathed. Spend a Relaxing Time in the Simple Atmosphere of the Showa Era at the 80-Year-Old Morii Ryokan in Hiroshima
Hotel & Japanese Inn- 182 plays
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Introducing Hiroshima Prefecture’s “Yunoyama Onsen Morii Ryokan” This video, “森井旅館PV : morii Japanese style hotel PV” was created by “seihayamaguchi.” It introduces the Morii Ryokan, constructed in Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima City in 1935. In the video, two women are shown enjoying a trip to the Yunoyama Onsen Morii Ryokan. We see everything from the old-fashioned exterior to the steam onsen baths, and also get a look at natural scenery, delicious cuisine, high-quality service, and more Yunoyama Onsen Morii Ryokan is highly-rated on hotel review and ranking sites as well. You’ll feel the urge to visit Hiroshima’s Yunoyama Onsen Morii Ryokan after watching this video! Yunoyama Onsen: A Place Where Even the Feudal Lords of Hiroshima Have Bathed Source :YouTube screenshot Yunoyama Onsen is a natural hot spring in Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima City, Saeki Ward, in the Chugoku region of Japan (中国地方広島県広島市佐伯区, Chugoku-chiho Hiroshima-ken Hiroshima-shi Saeki-ku). The waters of the hot spring, which have been flowing for generations, are known as the Yunoyama Myojin Reiken-no-yu (湯ノ山明神霊験の湯, Yunoyama myojin reiken-no-yu), and the sanatorium itself is a spiritual place where many come to worship. Yunoyama Onsen has a long history, with its waters beginning to flow in 1707, more than 300 years ago. In 1750, the Hiroshima Clan constructed the sanatorium, Yunoyama Myojinja (湯の山明神社, Yunoyama myojinja), which was later designated an Important Intangible Folk-Cultural Property of Japan. The head of the clan, Asano Yoshinaga, bathed in these waters. The Yunoyama Onsen of that time was as busy and bustling as 37 hot spring hotels, with many coming to visit. At 0:07 in the video, you can see a signboard on which is written “Hiroshima Clan Head Asano Sanatorium.” The history and origin of the Yunoyama Onsen is also recorded in Japan’s ancient history tomes. 1958 Yunoyama Sanatorium (湯之山旧湯治場, Yunoyama kyu-tojiba) was designated a Historic Site of Hiroshima Prefecture. 1972 Together with Yuki Onsen (湯来温泉, Yuki onsen), the Yuki・Yunoyama Onsen (湯来・湯の山温泉, Yuki・Yunoyama onsen) was designated a National Hot Spring Health Resort by the Minister of the Environment, and it became an exceedingly popular destination. This designation refers to hot springs which are suitable for promoting health and relaxation, with only 21 hot springs in all of Japan awarded this honor. 1974 Yunoyama Myojin Kyu-tojiba was designated an Important Tangible Folk-Cultural Property of Japan. The Yunoyama Onsen, run by Yukicho, was opened. 1991 “Yuki Yunoyama Onsen” was designated a National Hot Spring Health Resort especially suitable for the promotion of health. 1994 Kua House Yunoyama (クアハウス湯の山, Kua hausu yunoyama), run by Yukicho, was opened. Yunoyama Onsen was selected as one of the top hot springs in Japan for recuperation. The waters are unique in that they contain weak radioactive substances, and the temperature is a low 23.5 degrees celsius (74° F). The waters are effective for easing the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, poor circulation, mild hypertension and chronic disease. As shown in the video, there are two hotels near Yunoyama Onsen, namely the Yunoyama Onsen Morii Ryokan and the Yunoyama Onsenkan. At the Yunoyama Onsenkan, the Utase-yu (打たせ湯, Utase-yu), where water falls from an outcrop 4 meters high, is quite famous. About Hiroshima’s Yunoyama Onsen Morii Ryokan Source :YouTube screenshot Yunoyama Onsen Morii Ryokan is a hot spring hotel located at Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima City, Saeki Ward, Yukicho, Wada 464湯来町和田464, Yukicho wada 464). It takes about 40 minutes from the Itsukaichi IC on the Sanyo Expressway (山陽自動車道の五日市IC, Sanyo jidosha-do no itsukaichi IC) to get there. Free parking is available. Another method is to take the bus from the Itsukaichi Station off the JR Sanyo Main Line (山陽本線JR五日市駅, Sanyo honsen JR itsukaichi-eki). The trip takes approximately 60 minutes. Constructed in 1935, more than 80 years ago, this is a hot spring area which upholds the value of “local production for local consumption.” The bath itself being a small, homely size with few rooms, this hotel is not one of those fashionable places generating buzz on travel sites. However, for the purpose of soaking up the simple atmosphere of the Showa era, and having a relaxing time, this place is the perfect getaway. There is a private onsen available for booking as well. It's introduced at 0:47 in the video. As for meals, the wild game nabe (hot pot) with boar meat purchased from local huntsmen, as well as dishes made using seasonal local produce, are popular. This is shown at 0:33 in the video. A day trip plan is available, where you can make use of the private bath as well as the rooms, with lunch provided. As for overnight stays, there are a variety of plans available, such as the provision of meals made with seasonal produce, a business plan, training camps, stays lasting for more than two nights, and more. Information About the Surroundings of Yunoyama Onsen Morii Ryokan Photo:Yunoyama doctor fish footbath Nearby Yunoyama Onsen Morii Ryokan is Kua House Yunoyama, which is equipped with water slides and an indoor hot spring pool. A hot spring meant for day trips is also available. Located in Kua House Yunoyama’s parking lot is the Kinsai Yunoyama (きんさい湯の山, Kinsai yunoyama), a farm-fresh produce delivery market. Locally-produced fresh vegetables, rice, homemade konnyaku jelly and more; there are a variety of seasonal goods available which cannot be found anywhere else. Furthermore, there is even the Yunoyama Footbath (湯の山の足湯, Yunoyama-no-ashiyu), with "doctor fish." There, you can soak to your heart’s content in the sacred waters of Yunoyama Myojinja. The facilities are open 24 hours. There is no designated fee, so all you have to do is place coins into the offering box as you see fit. As shown from 0:49 in the video, there are weeping cherry trees (枝垂れ桜, Shidare-zakura) both at the entrance of the Yunoyama Onsen as well as inside the shrine. This sight can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons. Summary of Hiroshima’s Yunoyama Onsen Morii Ryokan In Hiroshima, there are many hot spring areas such as Miyahama Onsen (宮浜温泉, Miyahama onsen), Hiroshima Onsen (広島温泉, Hiroshima onsen), Kinoe Onsen (きのえ温泉, Kinoe onsen), Ryu Onsen (龍温泉, Ryu-onsen), Megadaira Onsen (女鹿平温泉, Megadaira onsen), Kimita Onsen (君田温泉, Kimita onsen), Yuki Onsen (湯来温泉, Yurai onsen), Tomo-no-Ura Onsen (鞆の浦温泉, Tomo-no-ura onsen), Nukui Onsen (温井温泉, Nukui onsen), Shobara Sakura Onsen (庄原さくら温泉, Shobara sakura onsen), Miharashi Onsen (みはらし温泉, Miharashi onsen), and more. When visiting Hiroshima, we recommend taking a bath and relaxing in the hot springs. Although Yunoyama Onsen is not a ‘fashionable’ place by any means, what it is, is a place with rich history, and springs so amazing that even feudal lords bathed in them. Enjoy soaking up the simple atmosphere reminiscent of the Showa era, at Yunoyama Onsen. ◆Yunoyama Onsen Morii Ryokan Facilities Overview◆ 【Address】〒738-0601 Hiroshima Prefecture, Hiroshima City, Saeki Ward, Yukicho Wada 464 【Access】60 minutes by bus from JR Sanyo Main Line Itsukaichi Station 【Parking】Available 【Phone Number】0829-83-0403 【Tripadvisor】Yunoyama Onsen Morii Ryokan https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g298561-d10023044-Reviews-Morii_Ryokan-Hiroshima_Hiroshima_Prefecture_Chugoku.html -
Video article 2:37
10,000 Lanterns at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial. The 1,200-Year-Old Lantern Floating Ceremony Is an Event in Hiroshima Where People Pray for Peace
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Tōrō Nagashi Floating Lanterns This video is "Hiroshima Peace Memorial Lantern Float 2018(広島平和記念公園灯篭流し2018)," created by "kaz watakabe," and it introduces the lantern flow at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. Hiroshima City (広島市, Hiroshima shi) in Hiroshima prefecture, in Japan's Chugoku region, was where the atomic bomb was dropped during World War II. In Hiroshima City, a lantern celebration is held on August 6th every year at the Motoyasu river (元安川, Motoyasugawa), Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, located on the shore opposite of the Atomic Bomb Dome. Make sure to visit Hiroshima City to see the traditional lanterns that mourn the souls of the war dead. In the lantern flow held at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima Prefecture in 2018, featured in the video, colorful lanterns illuminated by lights make a fantastic image as they slowly float down the river. In this article, we'll introduce the history of lanterns and the prayers that go with them. Be sure to follow along with the video. The Origin and History of the Ancient Japanese Ceremonial Bonfire Photo: Buddhist altar In August, lantern floats are held in various parts of Japan. This is a kind of festival called the Bon Festival in Japan. The festival acts as a memorial service to send off the souls of the deceased. In some areas, in addition to lit lanterns, there are also bon festival offerings. The origin and history of Japan's bon festival are unclear, but it is said that these festivals were already taking place in various places during the Heian period (794-1185 AD), more than 1200 years ago. The Floating Lanterns Contain Prayers for Peace Photo:Hiroshima Lantern Float The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima City, Japan, on August 6, 1945. Hiroshima City holds the Peace Memorial Ceremony on August 6th every year in the hope that the memories of the tragic war that caused many casualties, not be seen again. After the ceremony is over and the sun goes down, beautiful lanterns float down the Motoyasu River next to the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park with hopes of peace. The video introduces this lantern float throughout its entirety, so be sure to follow along and see the beauty of the lanterns as they float downstream. Participate in Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park's Lantern Float Visitors to Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park are welcome to participate in the lantern floating ceremony. After receiving colored paper and candles at the reception tent on the day of the event, you can write messages on the colored paper with wishes for peace, comfort and repose. After the candles are lit, the lanterns float down the river carrying the wishes of the people. Volunteers are also needed for the Hiroshima Peace Park lantern floating event. If you're interested in participating in the lantern floating event, you can apply to volunteer to help with the reception and assembly of the lanterns. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Lanterns Float Summary Photo:Lanterns At the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, more than 10,000 lanterns are washed down the Motoyasu River. As you can see in the video, this event is filled with prayers of many people hoping for peace. You can also enjoy the size and beauty of the event throughout the video. We hope you will participate in the lantern floating event at the Hiroshima Memorial Park, which is meant to repose the souls of those who died in the atomic bombing and to mourn the loss of loved ones. ◆ Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Facility Overview ◆ 【Address】1-1, Nakajima-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima 730-0811, Japan 【Access】About 20 minutes by bus from JR Hiroshima Station 【Entrance fee】Free 【Hours】24 hours 【Closures】None 【Parking】 None 【Telephone No】082-504-2390 -
Video article 5:00
There Are Many Things To See in Hiroshima! Don't Miss Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park Where You Can Feel the History and Culture!
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Sightseeing Destinations and Popular Attractions in Hiroshima This video, titled "LOVE HIROSHIMA Promotional Video|Full Ver|English Edit" (LOVE HIROSHIMA プロモーションビデオ Full Ver 英語編), was uploaded by the "Hiroshima Prefectural Tourism Federation." The video gives aerial drone footage of sightseeing destinations around Hiroshima Prefecture. Just watching the video will have you feeling like you're on a full blown trip to Hiroshima! Most people start their trips from Hiroshima Station or Hiroshima Airport. Enjoy an amazing trip full of history, culture, and the unique food of Hiroshima! Sightseeing Destinations in Hiroshima Photo:The Torii Gate at Itsukushima Shrine, Hiroshima Prefecture At the beginning of the video we're introduced to Itsukushima Shrine (厳島神社, Itsukushima Jinja), a popular sightseeing destination in Miyajima, Hiroshima, and from 0:21 in the video, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome are introduced. Itsukushima Shrine and the Atomic Bomb Dome have both been designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. If you're traveling in Hiroshima Prefecture, be sure to stop by Yamato Museum in Kure and see the white walls of Joge, Fuchu as well. Going to Bayside Beach, Mikumarikyo Forest Park, Bungo Channel, and Sandan-kyo is popular too. We also recommend outdoor activities, such as driving around the islands of the Setouchi area and Shimanami cycling. You can watch the Hiroshima Toyo Carp play baseball at Hiroshima Stadium as well! If you're into sports, check out a game at the Hiroshima Green Arena. Delicious Hiroshima Cuisine! Photo:Hiroshimayaki Hiroshima is also popular as a city where you can eat delicious food. Many travelers return to get a sweet taste of Hiroshimayaki, a type of okonomiyaki. There are other foods, such as oysters, a specialty in the Setouchi area, anagomeshi (eel rice), Onomichi ramen, navy curry from Kure, and horumon tempura. We recommend sipping on some wine at Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery, shown at 4:19 in the video. Many food events are held in Hiroshima throughout the year, so a lot of people come to visit and enjoy them. Summary of Sightseeing in Hiroshima Photo:Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park As you can see in the video, there are many famous sightseeing spots and hidden gems in Hiroshima. Be sure to try the many different seafood dishes in Hiroshima as well! If you're looking to relax and take your time exploring the area, consider booking a hotel. That being said, you can of course enjoy a one day trip to Hiroshima, so be sure to check it out if you have the chance! 【Official Website】Hiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture|City Hall Website https://www.city.hiroshima.lg.jp/site/english/ 【Tripadvisor】Hiroshima https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g298561-Hiroshima_Hiroshima_Prefecture_Chugoku-Vacations.html