"Come to Miyoshi Town and stop by ‘Yorinsai♪’" Let us introduce Yorinsai, a diner on Miyoshi-machi Ishidatami Street. The name uses a dialect often heard in Miyoshi. It means "feel free to drop in." 😊 This cozy spot welcomes not only locals but also visitors touring the area.✨ It is run by members of the Miyoshi City Silver Human Resources Center. The menu features home-cooked set meals, noodles, and prepared dishes made largely with seasonal vegetables from Miyoshi. Daily side dishes offer a comforting, nostalgic home-cooked taste.😋 Child-friendly tableware is available, and on sunny days the outdoor tables are recommended. The signature "Spicy Udon" is a one-of-a-kind creation born from a collaboration with Egusa Store.✨ Its vivid red broth leaves a strong impression, with savory flavor and lingering heat. Orders are taken by hand and payment is cash only. 💰 "You may have to wait a little sometimes, but we do our best—relax and take your time." Warm, personal interactions between people are a special part of this place’s charm.😊 "Hearing customers say, ‘That was delicious! I’ll come again,’ is our greatest encouragement." This is a place where you can feel the warmth and spirit of the people of Miyoshi. When you visit Miyoshi Town, be sure to stop by Yorinsai! Yorinsai @yorinsai12_sc Address: 1550-2 Miyoshi-machi, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday Hours: 10:00–14:00 Phone: 0824-63-8500 Other: Payment is cash only. *The dishes shown were available at the time of posting."

※This gift campaign is open to registered Miyoshi Tourism Ambassadors only. “Posting a review (impressions) on Instagram” is a condition to participate in this campaign, which lets you experience a “Miyoshi Specialty”🖊️ ◼︎“Miyoshi Specialty” Experience & Review Campaign Application period: Monday, January 26, 2026 – Sunday, February 1, 2026 Winners announced: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 ※Only winners will be contacted. Please reply with the required information by the deadline stated in the winning notification. ◼︎List of Miyoshi Specialties A total of 30 winners will be selected, five winners for each item🎁✨ A. Western-style liqueur cake (10 pieces) B. HIROSHIMA NOH BREWERY 3-bottle set C. Good Morning Fruit Breakfast Set D. Cheese manju (6 pieces) E. Hojicha syrup & habu grass tea set F. Mountain yam energy set ※Items A and B contain alcohol. If you are sensitive to alcohol, please refrain from applying. Applicants under 20 years old cannot apply for item B. ◼︎How to apply After registering as a Miyoshi Tourism Ambassador, apply via the official LINE account. ◼︎How to register as a Miyoshi Tourism Ambassador If you are not yet registered as a Miyoshi Tourism Ambassador, sign up via the link below → then register with the official LINE account from the auto-reply email♪ https://miyoshi-daisuki.com// ◼︎Eligibility requirements ・Be a registered Miyoshi Tourism Ambassador ・Have an Instagram account and post with a public profile ・If selected, be able to post a product review (impressions) on Instagram ・Be able to complete a survey after the gift campaign ◼︎Notes ・Shipments are scheduled for around mid-February. ※Because the campaign aims to have winners experience Miyoshi specialties and share them on Instagram, entries from private (locked) accounts will not be selected. We look forward to applications from everyone who loves Miyoshi City💕☺️ https://miyoshi-daisuki.com//

Enveloped by the forest, a gentle hot spring The end of a day touring Miyoshi There is a place where you can soak in the onsen and stay the night afterwards. The hot spring at Kumita Onsen Mori no Izumi has long been loved as a “beauty spring.” The water, rich in sodium bicarbonate (bicarbonate of soda), gently smooths the skin, leaving it feeling soft after your bath. This spring is said to work gently on neuralgia, chilliness, and poor circulation. The second floor of the hot spring facility is reserved for overnight guests. There are Japanese-style rooms, Western-style rooms, and Japanese-Western hybrid rooms, so you can choose according to group size and how you’d like to spend your time. There is also a self-catering plan without meals, which is popular for family gatherings when people return home and for trips with flexible plans. Reservations are available from Kumita Onsen’s official website. Day-trip bathing is also available in addition to overnight stays. Please spend time letting both body and mind be healed by Mori no Izumi.♨ Kumita Onsen Mori no Izumi @kimita_onsen 📍311-3 Izumi Yoshida, Kimita Town, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone / 0824-53-7021 Day-trip bathing (Fee) Adults 800 yen, ages 3 to elementary school 400 yen, infants free (Hours) 10:00–20:30 (last admission 20:00) https://kimitaonsen.com//

Hello everyone♪ How did you spend the New Year holidays? Miyoshi Tourist Information Center reopened for 2026 on Sunday, January 4th. The Miyoshi Tourist Information Center offers city circulation maps and tourism brochures for Miyoshi City. Maps, brochures, and apps make exploring attractions easier. We also offer guidebooks in foreign languages (English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese)! When you are near Miyoshi Station, be sure to stop by the Miyoshi Tourist Information Center♪

【🎍2025→2026 Year‑End and New Year Edition🎍】 Here is information about the year‑end and New Year holiday opening days and hours for Miyoshi City’s tourist spots and major facilities. Check them out! ◼︎Miyoshi Tourist Information Center Address: Tokaichiminami 1‑chome 2‑23, Miyoshi City Closed for the holidays: December 29 (Mon)–January 3 (Sat) Hours: 8:45–17:15 ◼︎Genso Okuda · Sayume Art Museum Address: 10453‑6 Higashi Sakaya Town, Miyoshi City Closed for the holidays: December 26 (Fri)–January 1 (Thu) Hours: 9:30–17:00 (last admission 16:30) ◼︎Yumoto Koichi Memorial Museum of Japanese Yokai (Miyoshi Mononoke Museum) Address: 1691‑4 Miyoshi Town, Miyoshi City Closed for the holidays: December 26 (Fri)–January 1 (Thu) Hours: 9:30–17:00 (last admission 16:30) ◼︎Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery Address: 10445‑3 Higashi Sakaya Town, Miyoshi City Closed for the holidays: December 29 (Mon)–January 1 (Thu) Hours: 9:30–17:30 ◼︎Torette Miyoshi Address: 10438 Higashi Sakaya Town, Miyoshi City Closed for the holidays: January 1 (Thu)–January 4 (Sun) Hours: 9:00–17:00 — check notes! Note: The buffet restaurant is closed on December 30 (Tue) and December 31 (Wed) ◼︎Miyoshi Mori no Pokke Address: 456‑2 Higashi Sakaya Town, Miyoshi City Closed for the holidays: December 29 (Mon)–January 3 (Sat) Hours: 9:30–16:00 (weekends and holidays 9:30–16:10) ◼︎Roadside Station Yumeland Funo Address: 661‑1 Shimofuno, Funo Town, Miyoshi City Closed for the holidays: January 1 (Thu)–January 3 (Sat) Hours: 9:00–16:00 — check notes! Note: The farmers’ market (vegetable market) is open until the morning of December 30 (Tue) The shop is open until the morning of December 31 (Wed) Regular hours resume from January 4 (Sun) ◼︎Kumita Onsen Mori no Izumi Address: 311‑3 Izumiyoshida, Kimitamachi, Miyoshi City Hours: 10:00–20:30 (last admission 20:00) Closed for the holidays: December 30 (Tue) ◼︎Foleo Miyoshi Plaza Address: 1‑1‑10 Tokaichi Naka, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Closed for the holidays: January 1 (Thu)–January 2 (Fri) Hours: 9:00–22:00 Holiday hours: December 31 (Wed) 9:00–20:00 January 1 (Thu) and January 2 (Fri) closed January 3 (Sat) 10:00–20:00 Regular hours resume from January 4 (Sun) ◼︎Sangreen Miyoshi Address: 4‑1‑30 Tokaichi Higashi, Miyoshi City Closed for the holidays: January 1 (Wed) Holiday hours: December 31 (Wed) 9:30–18:00 January 1 (Thu) closed January 2 (Fri) and January 3 (Sat) 10:00–18:00 Regular hours resume from January 4 (Sun) Note: Dakko Room Miyoshi (Miyoshi City Childcare Support Center) is open until noon on December 28 (Sun) for year‑end and reopens from 10:00 on January 4 (Sat) for the New Year Enjoy Miyoshi City during the year‑end and New Year holidays♪

【Top 8 Miyoshi Gourmet Delights You Can Order Online】 A must-see for anyone who wants to enjoy Miyoshi’s gourmet flavors at home! ✨ Here are Miyoshi gourmet items available for mail order — perfect for family gatherings over the New Year or get-togethers with friends. Find your favorites and take your time savoring the tastes of Miyoshi. 🍽️✨ If you have recommendations, please leave a comment! ※■Shops participating in the Furusato Nozei return‑gift program are also listed on the furusato nozei (hometown tax) websites. Be sure to search for them♪ ************************************************ 01 Mitonoba ■Address: 561-1 Higashisakaya-chō, Miyoshi-shi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan ■Instagram: @mitonoba7 ■Online Shop: Search for "Miyoshi Wine Beef" https://meetnoba.base.shop// ■Participating vendor for Furusato Nozei return gifts ************************************************ 02 Mirasaka Fromage ■Address: 1617-1 Mirasaka Nika, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan ■Online Shop: Search for "Mirasaka Fromage" https://mfromage.net// ■Participating vendor for Furusato Nozei return gifts ************************************************ 03 Izumiya Confectionery (Japanese & Western Confections) ■Address: 5038-1 Mirasaka, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan ■Instagram: @izumiya_mirasaka ■Online Shop: Search for "Izumiya Miyoshi" https://www.kashiwa-mochi.com// ■Participating vendor for Furusato Nozei return gifts ************************************************ 04 Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Ima-chan ■Address: 2130-7 Shiomachi, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan ■Online Shop: Search for "Ima-chan Miyoshi" https://oko-imachan.jp// ■Participating vendor for Furusato Nozei return gifts ************************************************ 05 Kodama Soy Sauce ■Address: 230 Shimokawatate-chō, Miyoshi-shi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan ■Instagram: @marutamasoysause ■Online Shop: Search for "Kodama Soy Sauce kirisoba" https://marutama7.com// ■Participating vendor for Furusato Nozei return gifts ************************************************ 06 Fujita Foods ■Address: 738 Megurigami-chō, Miyoshi-shi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan ■Online Shop: Search for "Fujita Foods Miyoshi" https://fujita-foods.xsrv.jp// A product list is available on the "Wani no Heya" page To order, please call or fax: 0824-66-1082 / 0824-66-1093 ************************************************ 07 Yamaoka Sake Brewery ■Address: 489-1 Nishino, Kōnu-chō, Miyoshi-shi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan ■Instagram: @yamaokasyuzou ■Online Shop: Search for "Yamaoka Sake Brewery Miyoshi" https://zuikan.jp// ■Participating vendor for Furusato Nozei return gifts ************************************************ 08 HIROSHIMA NOH BREWERY ■Address: 917 Kaitabara, Kisa-chō, Miyoshi-shi, Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan ■Instagram: @hiroshimanohbrewery ■Online Shop: Search for "Hiroshima Noh Beer" https://hiroshima-noh-brewery.com// ■Participating vendor for Furusato Nozei return gifts

【Everybody is welcome!】 Right next to Kamikawatachi Station is Cafe Mike and Shirley —a shop marked by its name painted on a white wall, housed in a renovated 70-year-old rice warehouse☕ Inside, you’ll find teapots, cups, and British teas sourced from the United Kingdom. The tall ceilings and natural light create a relaxed space where you can enjoy tea or lunch at your leisure. The lunch menu’s fish pie comes straight from the oven, served piping hot. Wrapped in the toasty aroma of cheese, a spoon reveals a white sauce filled with salmon, shrimp, and scallops. The seafood’s savory flavors gently unfold. Served with salad and bread, the herb-scented notes drifting from the bread whet the appetite 😋 Owner Mr. Soneda honed his skills at Jamie Oliver’s restaurant. Desserts are made by his British wife, Karina, and each one is authentically done. They opened with the idea of creating a place where eating makes people happy, right here in Kamikawatachi. If you’re lucky, you can spot a train through the window, giving you the feeling of a pleasant stop on your journey 🚃 This is the perfect spot not only for fans of British cuisine but also for anyone seeking a calm café experience. 【Café Mike and Shirley】 @cafemikeandshirley ■ Address: 2271-2 Kamikawatachi, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture ■ Hours: 11:30–17:00 ■ Closed: Monday, Tuesday, and the 2nd and 4th Sundays ■ Tel: 070-1874-8939 ■ Vegetarian options available ■ Accessible for wheelchairs and strollers ■ Diaper changing sheet available ※Menu items and prices are as of the time of posting.

[A special one just for you ✨] It feels like gazing into a jeweler’s display case! This rumoured patisserie makes everyone’s eyes light up. Introducing Patisserie bianco nero (Patisserie Bianco Nero) . The shop name Bianco Nero (literally "white and black" in Japanese) is also the nickname of the Italian football team Juventus. True to its name, the chic interior is styled in black and white. Beautifully shaped cakes line the display case. They aren’t sliced cakes but individually crafted whole cakes. "We want to deliver a single special cake just for you," and "We want people to enjoy an entire cake filled with our feelings," the pastry chef says. The chef trained as a pastry chef under a French chef at a renowned Western confectionery shop in Shizuoka Prefecture. Deciding to live in a place rich in nature, the chef relocated and opened this shop in Miyoshi in May 2018. On this day, we spoke with a regular customer. "They’re like works of art—when you open the box everyone goes ‘wow’. The sweetness is restrained and the flavours are delicate. There’s no other shop like this," they said. The taste and beauty have built a reputation, attracting visitors who bring coolers from outside the prefecture and many customers from Hiroshima City. Customer gender is about evenly split between men and women. The cake selection changes frequently with the seasons and events. Come by to find your own special cake 😊 *Products and prices are as of the time of publication.* Patisserie bianco nero @patisserie_bianco_nero 📍 2-15-14 Tokaichi South, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 📞 0824-53-1315 Hours: 10:00–18:00 *Closed when sold out* Closed: every Wednesday and the 1st and 3rd Thursdays Access: about a 3-minute drive from Miyoshi Interchange (Miyoshi IC) Parking: available Other: We recommend reserving the item you want. Same-day holds are available if ordered that day 😊 Christmas limited cakes will arrive soon! *Please make reservations and inquiries by phone.*

A World of Light Wrapped in Sparkle ✨ Bihoku Illumi is now taking place at National Bihoku Hillside Park 🎄✨ 📍 Bihoku Illumi Basic Information (@bihokupark) Venue: National Bihoku Hillside Park, Shobara City, Hiroshima Prefecture Period: Through Monday, January 12, 2026 Closed days: December 1 (Mon), 8 (Mon), 15 (Mon), 22 (Mon), 31 (Wed), January 1 (Thu), 5 (Mon) Lighting hours: November–December: 5:30 PM–9:00 PM (until 10:00 PM on Saturdays) January: 5:45 PM–9:00 PM Admission: Adults 450 yen, Seniors (65+) 210 yen, Children (junior high school and under) free *Discounted rates apply for guests using hotel stay packages (details below) *Special area Flower Plaza is free to enter Parking fees: [9:30 AM–1:59 PM] Regular/compact 350 yen, Large 1,200 yen, Two-wheeled 200 yen [From 2:00 PM to final entry] Regular/compact 1,000 yen, Large 3,000 yen, Two-wheeled 500 yen ✨Highlights and Productions✨ Installation art collective Mirrorballer presents an enchanting space of light and reflection centered on Flower Plaza. Main areas: Flower Plaza: A dreamlike space of sound, lighting, and luminous objects. Naka no Hiroba: A presentation themed “Gifts of Light,” featuring objects like gift boxes and cakes. Hibano Sato: A Japanese-style illumination expressing the “Feast of Flowers,” with eye-catching winter cherry blossoms and lantern yagura more impressive than in past years. 📣Stay at a partner hotel in Miyoshi City and receive a discount for Bihoku Illumi! Bihoku Illumi Hotel Stay Pack — Partner Hotels Miyoshi Grand Hotel TEL: 0824-63-3111 Hotel Alpha-One Miyoshi TEL: 0824-63-3200 *Same-day front desk sales available 🎫Discount details Adult admission per person (regular 450 yen → discounted 290 yen) Pay 290 yen multiplied by the number of adults at the hotel. You will receive the admission ticket and a parking fee discount voucher (regular 1,000 yen → discounted 800 yen). *Present the parking fee discount voucher at the park entrance gate to receive the reduced parking rate. 🚌Shuttle Bus On weekends in November and December, a direct shuttle bus runs from Miyoshi Station to National Bihoku Hillside Park. Why not enjoy the nighttime National Bihoku Hillside Park illuminated by glittering illuminations?

A bowl to satisfy both heart and stomach 🍜 Introducing Nagomian, a ramen shop run by an owner who used to be a soba craftsman. The shop name reflects the wish that visitors will relax and take their time. 😊 The interior displays autographs from Carp players, making this a cozy ramen spot that fans visit. Most popular with men is the Miso Vegetable Ramen. Rich miso clings to medium-thick noodles, piled high with vegetables and topped with a large slice of chashu that whets the appetite. You can also request extra back fat and garlic, creating a powerful bowl that will be empty before you know it. 😋 Popular with women is the dashi-forward Kake Chuka. The elegant broth, extracted from bonito flakes and kelp, pairs perfectly with thin noodles. ✨ The soup’s aroma and gentle flavor soak through your whole body. For those wanting a lighter portion, try the Half Chuka. This classic-style chuka soba features a deeply flavored broth that children also love. The owner says nothing motivates them more than hearing “That was delicious” and seeing customers return day after day. “We want our customers to simply enjoy themselves,” and with that in mind, pay attention to the limited-time menus that appear with the seasons and events. Be sure to check the shop’s Instagram for new offerings. ✨ @nagomian_miyoshi Nagomian is a warm shop filled with the owner’s passion—enjoy a thoroughly satisfying bowl. 🍜 Nagomian @nagomian_miyoshi Address: 470-5 Minamihatajiki-cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Hours: 11:00–14:30 (Also open 18:00–20:00 on Saturdays and Sundays) Closed: Monday and Tuesday TEL: 0824-63-3839 Parking: Available ※Menu items and prices are as of the time of posting https://www.instagram.com/nagomian_miyoshi/...

The season of the sea of fog has arrived ✨ When you think of Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, the sea of fog comes to mind. As autumn deepens and mornings and evenings grow colder, this is the perfect time to see it. The whole town becomes wrapped in white mist, and a quiet time passes as if you were above the clouds. To enjoy the sea of fog, start with the classic Takataneyama. From the observatory, you can watch the mist slowly drift and the morning sun gradually breaking through. One of its charms is how the view changes from day to day. For a relaxed natural setting, go to Okadayama. From the mountaintop the mist spreads to the distant peaks, creating a calm, sea‑like panorama. At Tomishiyama, the contrast between the sea of fog and the mountain ridges is striking. Depending on the day’s weather and light, it reveals a completely different expression. The sea of fog is a special sight that appears only on mornings when weather conditions line up. That’s why the joy of encountering it feels all the more special. It typically takes about two to four hours for the fog to clear. The scene as the mist lifts is beautiful as well ♪ On chilly mornings, set your alarm a little earlier and come to Miyoshi. Why not see the spectacular views the fog creates in Miyoshi? *The photos are from past visits.* ◼ Takataneyama (Sea of Fog Observatory) *Images: 1–2* Address: Awaya‑cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Parking: About 30 spaces ◼ Tomishiyama *Images: 3–4* Address: Yasuda, Kisa‑cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Parking: About 100 spaces ◼ Okadayama *Images: 5–6* Address: Ueda‑cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Parking: About 5 spaces

Enjoy Miyoshi on a Budget! Recommended Spots & Drive Discounts It's the perfect season for a refreshing drive 🚗 Here is information to help you enjoy Miyoshi, rich in nature and delicious food, at great value. Download the free app, visit each facility, and get digital coupons! Show the coupon to the staff at each shop to receive discounts or services on the spot ✨ Use the coupons as many times as you like and enjoy Miyoshi affordably and happily 😊 Download here https://www.miyoshi-dmo.jp/event/drive-coupon/... Northern Miyoshi City Area 1. Tsurusei Falls Photo by super_yuchan 2. Kenkichi Nakamura Memorial Literature Museum 3. Kimita Onsen Mori no Izumi 🎫 Kaminoze Fishing Hours / 9:00–17:00 Closed / Tuesday Phone / 0824-53-2484 🎫 Roadside Station Yume Land Funo Hours / Weekdays 10:00–16:00 Weekends and holidays 10:00–17:00 Closed / None Phone / 0824-54-2929 🎫 Fruits Land Funo Hours / 9:00–17:00 Closed / Not during fruit picking season (Open daily from September through the end of November) ※🎫 valid for one group Phone / 0824-54-2878 Miyoshi-machi Area 1. Miyoshi Hondori Shopping Street 2. Jodo Shinshu Honganji Sect Myokyozan Shorinbo 3. muk @muk__344 🎫 Place dessert Miyoshi Hours / 10:00–18:30 Closed / Wednesday ※🎫 valid for up to 5 people Phone / 0824-65-1344 🎫 Tsujimura Jusaburo Doll Museum Hours / 10:00–17:00 ※Last admission by 16:30 Closed / Wednesday and New Year holidays ※If Wednesday is a national holiday, the museum opens and closes the following weekday. ※🎫 applies only to same-day admission fees Phone / 0824-64-1036 Miyoshi City Center Area 1. Vinoble Vineyard & Winery 2. Takayasan 3. Nagatani Clothing for Daily Life 🎫 Miyoshi Fudoki-no-Oka Museum Hours / 9:00–17:00 ※Last admission by 16:30 Closed / Monday and New Year holidays ※If Monday is a holiday, the museum opens and closes on the next weekday. ※🎫 valid for one group Phone / 0824-66-2881 🎫 Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery Hours / Wine shop 9:30–17:30 Barbecue Garden 11:00–17:30 (Last order 17:00) Closed / December 29–January 1, second Wednesday of January–February ※🎫 gives 5% off wine at the wine shop Some limited items excluded 5% off food charges Banquet menu items excluded; valid for up to 5 people Phone / 0824-64-0200 🎫 Muratake Sohonke Hours / (Weekdays) Lunch 11:00–14:30 (Last order 14:00) Dinner 17:00–22:00 (Last order 21:00) (Sundays & holidays) Lunch 11:00–14:30 (Last order 14:00) Dinner 17:00–21:00 (Last order 20:30) Closed / Monday (if a holiday, closed Tuesday) ※🎫 valid for up to 3 people Phone / 0824-63-0666 🎫 Miyoshi Honey Farm Hachiya Hours / 9:00–18:00 Closed / Irregular Phone / 0824-66-3838 🎫 Denkousekka Miyoshi Park Hours / 9:00–21:00 Closed / Wednesday and New Year holidays ※🎫 valid for up to 4 people Phone / 0824-66-3366 Southern Miyoshi City Area 1. Mirasaka Fromage 2. 104 Hana 3. Mawale Shop 🎫 Mirasaka Bamboo Workshop Hanakago Hours / 9:00–17:00 Closed / Wednesday and Thursday ※🎫 valid for up to 4 people Phone / 0824-44-7071 🎫 Miwa Product Center 375 Hours / Product center 10:00–18:00 Restaurant (Gibier Shokudo) 10:30–18:00 Closed / Tuesday ※🎫 valid for one group Phone / Product center 0824-52-2778 Restaurant (Gibier Shokudo) 0824-52-7222 🎫 Hirata Tourist Farm Hours / (March–November) 10:00–17:00 (December–February) 10:00–15:00 Closed / (March–November) Wednesday and Thursday (December–February) Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Phone / 0824-69-2346

“Bus & Rail Both Ways Discount Ticket” has won the Good Design Award✨ Travel between Hiroshima and Miyoshi with the "Bus & Rail Both Ways Discount Ticket 2025"! With one round‑trip ticket for 2,000 yen, you can travel between Hiroshima and Miyoshi for 1,060 yen less than usual♪ Use a highway bus one way and a JR Geibi Line train the other. Enjoy the leisurely sway of the Geibi Line, or take the highway bus to reach your destination quickly and efficiently— this ticket gives you the best of both worlds. The offer debuted in 2021 and has been popular every year; this is the fifth year🚊 Price One ticket (round trip) … 2,000 yen Highlights📣 1. You can freely choose which leg to use for the outbound and return trips. 2. Special perks are included✨ (Please mention them at the counter when purchasing.) 3. You may use the outbound and return trips on different dates. Purchase Benefits (1) When buying in Hiroshima (traveling from Hiroshima to Miyoshi) ・400 yen taxi voucher valid for taxis in Miyoshi City ※ Asahi Taxi Miyoshi, Geibi Taxi, Shiwaji Taxi, Miyoshi Midori Taxi (2) When buying in Miyoshi (traveling from Miyoshi to Hiroshima) ・400 yen discount voucher for Miyoshi Station West Parking Lot Valid Period April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 Sales Locations ●Hiroshima● ・JR Hiroshima Station, Shinkansen Exit, 1st floor ticket office (Travel Information Center) ●Miyoshi● ・Miyoshi City Transportation and Tourism Center, travel information counter (Mon–Sat 8:00–18:00 / Sun & holidays 8:00–17:00) Please ask at the counters above for more details♪ The "Bus & Rail Both Ways Discount Ticket 2025" is valid through the end of March 2026! Enjoy an affordable, fun trip♪

A Pleasant Lake Experience to Enjoy✨ Miyoshi is finally cooling down in the mornings and evenings, and the season to fully enjoy outdoor activities has arrived😊 This fall’s top recommendation is the “Ten-chan’s Haizuka Lake SUP Tour,” which we’d like to introduce😊 SUP stands for Stand Up Puddle. You stand on a board and paddle across the water, gliding smoothly in this popular activity. Even complete beginners, from children to seniors, can get up on the board quickly after a lesson. The greatest appeal is that you can enjoy it easily without worrying about fitness✨ The SUP instructor is Ten-chan, an experienced surfing and SUP instructor. Her careful teaching and radiant smile are highly praised, so even first-timers can feel at ease and enjoy themselves. Unlike the sea, you can relax on the calm lake surface. Surrounded by Haizuka Lake’s rich nature, you can savor a graceful stroll across the water🥰 Instruction proceeds at each participant’s pace, so few people fall into the water. Those who are determined to fall can keep trying challenging moves until they do! Since splashes may wet your hands and feet, please bring a change of clothes. You can change in a simple tent on site. Fresh water is prepared in a tank. If you fall in, you can rinse off inside the tent. “The leaves will soon be beautiful. Temperatures are comfortable, making this the best season for SUP! Anyone can feel free to get in touch😊,” says instructor Ten-chan. Why not try SUP in Miyoshi this fall? It’s sure to be a fun autumn day! Ten-chan’s Haizuka Lake SUP Experience Tour Location / 1650 Haizuka, Miraisaka-cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture (Sai no Toge) Period / Until Sunday, November 30 — weekdays and weekends (irregular holidays) Meeting times / ① 10:00 ② 13:30 Duration / Experience course 90 minutes, Lesson course 120 minutes Group size / 1–5 people (Big SUP fits up to 10) *For groups of 6 or more, please consult us *Feel free to discuss participation by preschool children. Fees / Experience (90 minutes) Weekdays ¥5,500, Weekends and holidays ¥7,700 Lesson (120 minutes) ¥7,700 Half-day private (2.5 hours) ¥22,000 and up per group *Full-day private (6 hours) SUP courses and Big SUP courses (2.5 hours) are also available. *Wetsuit and marine shoe rentals available (Wetsuit rentals are free this season✨) How to reserve / Search for “Ten-chan SUP Miyoshi DMO” Apply using the link on the page. For private bookings and Big SUP reservations, apply by phone or email. Phone / 090-3889-3294 Ten-chan’s Surfing Club ╲Other announcements / Ten-chan has opened an SIJ (Japan SUP Instructors Association) certified school. The school name is Andmores. To let more people enjoy SUP, they are recruiting instructors. A training program to help aspiring instructors level up will start, regardless of experience. If you’re interested, please contact Ten-chan’s Surfing Club.

What is the heartwarming fall experience “Choudo Gari”? 💛 The highlight of the autumn outing season, Hirata Sightseeing Farm’s “Choudo Gari,” is a fruit-picking style where you exchange a ticket for the fruit of your choice. ♪ The key point is that you can take your time and enjoy fruit picking with no time limit. 🍇✨ At reception you receive a three-item set: ・a paper bag ・a ticket ・a farm map ! The farm map shows which fruits are available to harvest that day and how many tickets each requires, so head to the area that interests you. Harvesting scissors ✂️ and the like are provided at the entrance to each area, so you can come empty-handed. Staff will let fruits ripen to the perfect eating point, and you can eat chilled fruit right on the spot. 🍑 *On this visit we enjoyed a super-chilled peach♪* With so many fruits to harvest, it’s hard to decide which to pick! You can harvest Pione grapes and Shine Muscat, both specialties of Miyoshi. ✨ noqoo Labo’s seasonal fruit parfaits, and the old-merchant-house cafe noqoo’s noqoo burger and fruit curry, which make abundant use of orchard fruit, are also very popular. 🍔✨ You can feed snacks to cows and goats, take a break in the cafe, and relax in nature. This autumn, why not fully enjoy fruit picking at Hirata Sightseeing Farm in Miyoshi? (“Choudo Gari” runs until early November.) 🏠 Hirata Sightseeing Farm Address: 1740-3 Ueda-cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone: 0824-69-2346 Hours: 10:00–17:00 *Early opening*: From September 13 to October 19 the farm opens one hour earlier (from 9:00). Closed: March–November on Wednesdays and Thursdays; December–February on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays IG: https://www.instagram.com/hirata.farm/... *For business days and other details, please see Instagram.* This time, Natalie, who has been working at Miyoshi DMO as an international exchange staff member since July, experienced “Choudo Gari.” ☺️✨

[🍔🍜🍢 The Gourmet Stamp Rally Is Starting! 🥐🍰☕️] This year’s Gourmet Stamp Rally begins on Friday, October 10, 2025! Collect stamps and enter for a chance to win luxurious prizes, including Miyoshi Brand certified products! An astonishing 51 partner shops are participating this year!! Many popular eateries across Miyoshi City are taking part!!! Join the Umaimon Stamp Rally while you tour Miyoshi City♪ [Campaign Overview] ● Entry Period First half: Friday, October 10, 2025 to Friday, December 12, 2025 Second half: Saturday, December 13, 2025 to Saturday, February 28, 2026 Entries received after the entry period are invalid. (For postcard entries, postmark on the final day is valid.) ● Prizes First half: October 10, 2025 to December 12, 2025 Prize A: Miyoshi Wine Beef worth ¥10,000 × 2 winners Prize B: Sansaito assorted sweets worth ¥3,000 × 10 winners Second half: December 13, 2025 to February 28, 2026 Prize C: Kirisato Pork worth ¥10,000 × 2 winners Prize D: Mountain Yam Croquettes worth ¥3,000 × 10 winners ● How to Collect Stamps During the campaign, earn one stamp for each purchase of ¥1,000 (tax included) or more at participating facilities for dining or product purchases. Collect the required number of differently numbered stamps to enter. [CHECK] You can enter once with 3 postcard (paper) stamps or with 2 app stamps! [How to Enter with a Postcard (Paper)] Have your stamp applied at the register when you pay. [How to Enter with the App] Open the Miyoshi Machiaruki app, select Point Rally → Umaimon Stamp Rally, choose the shop, and scan the QR code to earn a stamp. ※ Be sure to submit your entry as soon as you have collected 2 stamps. If you collect more than 2 and then enter, your stamps will be reset, so please be careful. Winners will be contacted separately by the campaign office.

【🌿 Enjoy a relaxed café time while gazing at the Enokawa River ☕️✨☕️✨】 Located in Miyoshi City at Enokawa Canoe Park Sakugi “Cafe & Restaurant CANOE.” From the warm, wood-filled interior, you can take in a panoramic view of the sparkling Enokawa River. Families and groups who have enjoyed river play and camping stop by, making the place lively✨ Listening to the flowing water, the moment when you savor the afterglow of activities is special. Paintings hang on the walls, and you can be soothed by the blend of art and nature🎨🌳 Lunch time is 11:30–14:30. It’s the perfect spot for a meal or rest after playing, a popular cafe in Sakugi Town you’ll want to visit on your outing✨ 🏠 Cafe & Restaurant CANOE Address: 116 Kayodo, Sakugi-cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone: 0824-55-7050 Hours: Cafe 10:00–16:00 Lunch 11:30–14:30 Closed: Tuesday IG: https://www.instagram.com/canoepark_sakugi... ※For details such as business days, please check Instagram https://genkimurasakugi.or.jp//

Weekend Only! A Special Café☕️✨ Cafe Fun Fun Fun in Miyoshi-machi is a weekend-only pop-up style café☕️🌿 The signature sweet is a buttercream cupcake made with grass-fed butter🧁 Praised for its light, fluffy melt-in-your-mouth texture. We focus on a moist, tender texture and our homemade-bread French toast and honey mustard–accented panini are also popular🍞 You’ll keep wondering, “Which one should I try next?”♪ The name “Fun Fun Fun” expresses the wish that “I, the staff, and our guests all have fun.”✨ If you’re heading to Miyoshi on the weekend, please stop by💐 🏠 cafe Fun Fun Fun Address: 1402 Miyoshi-machi, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Phone: 050-8883-0840 Hours: 10:00–17:00 (last order 16:30) Closed: Monday–Friday IG: @fun_fun_fun344 *For business days and details, please check Instagram* ****************************** Also check out Miyoshi outing info! @miyoshi_event ******************************

[Stay in the Countryside! Accommodation Special] Under a sky full of stars, with the scent of green 🌿 Birdsong and cold mountain streams, create nostalgic summer holiday memories in the countryside in Miyoshi. We introduce proud accommodations where you can fully enjoy nature❗ Are you the active type this summer? Or would you rather take it easy? Tell us in the comments 😊 ***************************************** Accommodations for Active Travelers [Irori Inn Kumaya] ● Check-in 15:00– ● Check-out by 10:00 ● Reservations accepted by phone. ● We created a paradise for dragonflies and frogs. ● One booking per day only. [Kogane-ya, Farmstay of Dream-Eating Insects] ● Check-in in the afternoon ● Check-out in the morning ● One booking per day only ● Reservations accepted by phone. ● Sometimes we cannot answer the phone. Please leave a recorded message and we will call you back. [Country Experience Guesthouse Nanohana Batake] ● Check-in from 14:00 ● Check-out by 11:00 ● Please search for "Nanohana Batake Miyoshi DMO" to reserve and apply via the link on the site. ● Single-person stays incur an extra charge. [Mountain Work Experience Guesthouse Kirakubo] ● Check-in from 14:00 ● Check-out by 11:00 ● Please search for "Kirakubo Miyoshi DMO" to reserve and apply via the link on the site. ● Kitchen use fee 2,500 yen BBQ area use fee 1,500 yen ● Experience mountain work together with the owner! [Farmstay Ponmama’s Hide-and-Seek] ● Check-in from 15:00 ● Check-out by 10:00 ● Reservations accepted by phone. [Hoshihara Mountain School] ● Instagram @hoshihara_yamanogakko ● Check-in 15:00 ● Check-out 10:00 ● Please search for "Hoshihara Mountain School Miyoshi DMO" to reserve and apply via the link on the site. ● You can camp on the schoolyard or rent the entire school building. See the Hoshihara Mountain School website for details. ● Forest excursion programs and satoyama nature games offer activities that let you fully feel nature; separate application required. ● There are two classrooms. One group per classroom. ● Maintenance cooperation fee: 100 yen per person. ***************************************** Accommodations for Relaxed Travelers [Tomishino Village] ● Instagram @tomishinosato ● Check-in 16:00 ● Check-out 10:00 ● Reservations accepted by phone. ● In addition to bungalows, there are 10 Japanese- and Western-style rooms at Kohjisou (shared bath and kitchen). ● On days when Tomishi Mountain Cafe is open, enjoy lunch and coffee. [Country Inn Kaze no Michi] ● Check-in from 15:00 ● Check-out by 10:00 (extension 800 yen per hour) ● Reservations: 090-6837-4770 ● Pets allowed only for outdoor dogs (we have a dog room) ● BBQ sets available (bring charcoal and food) [Kusahanatoro no Yado Miyoshi Everyone’s House] ● Check-in 14:00 ● Check-out 10:00 ● Reservations by email ( info@miyoshi-minnanoie.com ) or via the reservation form on the "Miyoshi Minna no Ie" official website. [Kobo-yama Experience Exchange Center Yasuragi-so] ● Check-in 15:00 ● Check-out 10:00 ● Reservations: 0847-67-5211 (Coffee & Pasta Amin) 14:00–18:00 except Mondays ● Please consult if you would like meals provided. [Dream Space Kunitaya Sanso] ● Instagram @kunitayasanso ● Check-in from 15:00 ● Check-out by 12:00 ● Reservations by email ※ Due to COOL JAPAN VIDEOS postings, please search the internet for "Kunitaya Sanso" and contact the site inquiry form with your desired dates. Reservations are confirmed after we contact you back. ● Bring your own ingredients. Charcoal (1,000 yen) is available for purchase. ● See the Kunitaya Sanso official website for details. For detailed accommodation introductions and reservations we post experience reports and booking information on the Miyoshi DMO official website ✨ Search "facility name, Miyoshi DMO" to check details♪ ＊………………………………………………………………….✈ [Notes] ➤ Items to bring, clothing, reservation deadlines and other requirements may vary by facility. Please check the Miyoshi DMO official website in advance. ➤ Experience contents and fees may change. If you have questions, contact each facility directly.

Summer calls for this hearty steak bowl!😋 Thick layers of beef steak completely cover the rice, so you can’t see a grain! You can enjoy this talked-about steak bowl at Oshokujidokoro Nagadote in Minamihatajiki‑cho, Miyoshi City. The beef used is Tokachi Wakagyu(R), a branded cattle from Hokkaido. Only steers are served here. They are low in fat with a tender texture.😊 They sear high-quality meat boldly and season it with homemade steak sauce. The savory sauce is poured generously until the meat gleams, whetting your appetite! The rich sauce clings just right, spreading the juicy flavor across your mouth. "They pile it so high you can’t see the rice!" "It looks exactly like the photos!" — it’s been a hit on social media. Many visitors are amazed by its volume and taste. The rice is 100% from Kamisugi in Miyoshi City. Vegetables for small side dishes and salads also come from local farmers. They actively use Miyoshi’s fresh, delicious ingredients. Nagadote is run by second‑generation owner Mr. Takemoto. He wants guests to be delighted when they come. With that single-minded dedication, he spares no effort in preparation and even pays close attention to how each piece of meat is grilled — a key reason for the great taste. To ensure smooth service, customers choose their menu before entering. You place your order first, then take a seat. Since social media became popular, more customers have come after seeing the photos. They attract diners from inside and outside the prefecture and even international travelers. Beat the summer heat with Nagadote’s top pick — a stamina-packed meal! Oshokujidokoro Nagadote @nagadote Address: 859-4 Minamihatajiki‑cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Open: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, and national holidays Closed: Mon, Tue (occasional irregular holidays; please check Instagram) Hours: 11:00–14:00 Phone: 0824-63-6452 Other: Reservations are not accepted. Payments are cash only. *The dishes and prices listed were accurate at the time of posting.*

A truly dynamic playground in the Chugoku region! Enjoy creek play for free in the great outdoors Here are summer-recommended spots😊 This is Enokawa Canoe Park Sakugi in Sakugi, Miyoshi City. Besides canoeing, the park offers creek play in summer, a campground, cottage stays, bathing facilities, and a restaurant. Unlike pools, you can meet small creatures and plunge into cold river water in this popular area. Why not enjoy Miyoshi’s summer with your whole body?✨ Opening period: June 1 to the end of September The water play zone is available at any time during this period. Some days may be closed due to rising water levels. For availability check the official website of Enokawa Canoe Park Sakugi. ●Water slide This hugely popular slide uses naturally cold creek water! You can borrow a board to slide on for free😊 *Water depth: 120 cm* During busy times, handing out boards may take time, so we recommend bringing your own float ring. ●Creek pool For small children, the creek pool that collects creek water is recommended. It is located very close to the water slide. *Maximum water depth: 60 cm* ●Creek walking Stroll upstream with an instructor. Wearing a life jacket and helmet, you will experience the natural creek with your whole body—wading to shoulder depth, feeling fish slip past your feet, and enjoying a summer-long adventure✨ (Paid activity, reservation required. Date to be arranged.) There are also areas suitable for small children, such as zigzag channels and stepped pools. Life jackets are available for rent for a fee, so please use them.😊 --------------------Safety notes for creek play ⚠------------------- ➤There are no lifeguards at the slide or creek play areas. ➤The slide and creek are very slippery. Please do not take your eyes off your children. ➤Be mindful of insects and animals when entering the river or bushes. ➤Please refrain from setting up tents or tarps around the water slide. (Simple sun shades are OK.) --------------------------------------------------------------- ＼Cafe & Restaurant Canoe—Renewal OPEN!／ Located in the management building of Enokawa Canoe Park Sakugi. Try the chicken paitan curry or the hearty beef tongue bowl, the filling omurice, and a selection of sweets. We pride ourselves on menus that recharge your energy😋 Lunch hours: 11:30–14:30 Cafe hours: 10:00–16:00 ********************************************* Enokawa Canoe Park Sakugi Instagram: @genkimura_sakugi 📍116 Kayodo, Sakugi, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 📆Closed Tuesdays (open during Golden Week and summer holidays) ⏰8:30–18:00 📞0824-55-7050 *********************************************

[Recommended Power Spot in Miyoshi ✨] This is Shina Falls in Kisa, Miyoshi City. The three waterfalls known as Shina Falls lie within a 1.5 km gorge stretching from Kisa to Konu. A well-maintained, gentle walking trail leads you to the largest fall, Ichi no Taki, which drops about 11 m. (Photo) You can spot many wild animals and plants here. Besides the three main falls, small cascades appear here and there, so you can fully enjoy the great outdoors 😊 *From Ni no Taki to San no Taki you sometimes have to climb the streambed and cross the river using ropes. Make sure you have proper gear, and watch out for snakes 🐍.* Where are your favorite power spots in Miyoshi? Please tell us in the comments! [Shina Falls] 📍Kumotsu, Kisa, Miyoshi City 🚙15 minutes from Kisa IC on the Onomichi Expressway

Mirasaka Town, Miyoshi City Introducing a gourmet town that's drawing attention for its cluster of Miyoshi's delicious eateries ✨ From authentic French cuisine to a tofu shop that draws lines, and long-established makers of Hiroshima's representative wagashi and bread, this town simply overflows with tasty treats😋 Found a shop you like? Save it and let’s go!!♪ ************************************** 1. Mirasaka Fromage 📍1617-1 Nika, Mirasaka Town, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 🅿 Available Other／Certified Miyoshi Brand product (Fromage de Mirasaka) 2. Zakka Cafe Kotonone (Koto no Ne) Instagram: @koto.no.ne 📍666-2 Nika, Mirasaka Town, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 🅿 Available Other／Last order 16:00 Please check the shop’s Instagram for the business calendar. 3. Izumiya Japanese and Western Confectionery Workshop Instagram: @izumiya_mirasaka @izumiya_kashiwamochi (Izumiya Noboricho branch) 📍4213-5 Mirasaka, Mirasaka Town, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 🅿 Available 4. Mirasaka Trevis Instagram: @mirasaka_trevis 📍804 Mirasaka, Mirasaka Town, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 🅿 Available Other／Open on holidays when the regular closing day falls on a holiday. Please check the shop’s Instagram for the business calendar. Last order: Lunch 14:00, Dinner 21:00 5. Mirasaka Coffee Instagram: @mirasakacoffee 📍808 Mirasaka, Mirasaka Town, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 🅿 Available Other／Last order 16:30 6. Sasaki Tofu Instagram: @sasakitoufuten 📍2610-16 Mirasaka Town, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 🅿 Available Other／Last order 14:30 7. Mirasaka Bamboo Workshop Hanakago 📍71 Okada, Mirasaka Town, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 🅿 Available Other／ There’s a special Drive Discount (100 yen off coffee after your meal, up to 4 people) ✨ **************** Drive Discount Details ***************** ① On your smartphone Install the Walk @round Miyoshi app (Search “Miyoshi Tourism” in the app store) ② Tap the central banner labeled Special Campaigns ③ From the Drive Discount list, tap the relevant shop ④ Tap the Drive Discount banner ⑤ Ask staff for the lucky number and enter it ⑥ Tap Get the Reward ⑦ Show the screen to staff to complete the process. ************************************************** 8. Burger Shop THREE THREE Instagram: @three_three_mmm 📍Shimo-go 5038-2, Mirasaka, Mirasaka Town, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 🅿 Available Other／Last order 19:00 ※Closes when patties run out 9. Rune Coffee Roasters Instagram: @rune_coffee_roasters Address／Inside THE LAUNDRY, 5038-2 Mirasaka Town, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 🅿 Available 10. Mirasaka Bakery Mugimugi Instagram: @mugimugi_hiroshima 📍5038-3 Mirasaka, Mirasaka Town, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 🅿 Available ※Food photos are examples. Menu items may change depending on the season.

[Popular Bread Feature – Early Summer Bread Festival] Miyoshi is full of delicious bakeries 🍞 This time, we wanted to know the bakeries' most popular breads! In response to that request, we asked six bakeries about their bestsellers 🎤 Every pick is a must-try!! Enjoy a bakery tour around Miyoshi. There are still many bakeries we couldn't feature this time✨ Look forward to the Autumn Bread Festival too! *The featured products and prices are as of the time of posting.* ***************************************************** ●Cadeau Kado Instagram: @cadeau1979 📞0824-62-5356 Check the shop’s Instagram for year-end, New Year and Obon holiday closures♪ ●Natural Yeast Bread guflat Guflat Instagram: @guflat.kisa They sell at Fukuroku in Kisa on the third Saturday of each month. For other irregular holidays or sales outside the bakery, check the shop’s Instagram business calendar♪ ●Morning Loaf Specialty Shop Hajimari no Shokupan Miyoshi Instagram: @hajimarino.shokupan 📞0824-55-6445 Don’t miss the weekly rotating loaves and the hugely popular melon pan—check the shop’s Instagram for details♪ ●Kimita Onsen Mori no Bakery Instagram: @kimita_onsen 📞0824-53-7021 (Kimita Onsen voice guide) Check Instagram for events and special offers at Kimita Onsen♪ ●green mugi mugi Instagram: @greenmugimugi 📞0824-63-9777 Located inside the direct-sales market Tretta Miyoshi. It’s a 4-minute walk to the Okuda Genso and Koyume Museum, where the "Bread Thief" exhibition is held✨ ●Maware Shoten Instagram: @mwr_gram Check the shop’s Instagram for sold-out closure information♪ We recommend visiting early. [Speaking of bread news] From July 3 to August 31, the Okuda Genso and Koyume Museum will host the hugely popular special exhibition "Bread Thief"❣ Look forward to it too ❤

A Tranquil Shrine Soothing You with the Cool Chime of Wind Bells At Sagi Shrine each summer we hold the “Wind Bell Festival.” 🎐 Wind Bell Festival 🎐 Event Period Friday, June 20, 2025 – Sunday, August 31, 2025 Around 500 wind bells line the grounds during the festival, offering vivid colors, refreshing tones, and the calming green of the shrine grounds. It’s also a hidden popular spot in Miyoshi City for Instagram-worthy photos. The grounds regularly host markets such as the “Saginoko-san Goenichi” market. (Check @saginokosan.goenichi on Instagram for event details!) Summer is just getting started. Why not visit Sagi Shrine to enjoy some cool relief? ⛩️ Sagi Shrine 📍1877 Tokaichi-machi, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 📞 0824-62-3343 📱 080-5363-3967

A summer tradition praying for protection from misfortune✨ This is Taisai Shrine in Miyoshi-machi, Miyoshi City. It is a seven-minute walk from the Miyoshi Mononoke Museum. The shrine grounds, where the solemn main hall and centuries-old trees harmonize, cleanse the heart. Known as the setting for the manga Asagiri no Miko, which features a miko as the protagonist, the shrine is beloved by many fans. At the roughly 400-year-old Ring Passing Festival, worshippers pass through a large straw ring to pray for good health and freedom from illness, a traditional ritual still carefully preserved today. It takes place exactly halfway through the year, every June 30th. Also known as the Yukata Opening, people in yukata gather to decorate early summer memories. Wrapped in a cool breeze, why not spend a time at Taisai Shrine feeling nature and tradition✨ ／The 400-year-old traditional Ring Passing Festival is held／ The festival will take place at Taisai Shrine from the evening of Monday, June 30th. For details about the Ring Passing Festival, please check Taisai Shrine’s Instagram🔍 Taisai Shrine 📍1112-2 Miyoshi-machi, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture 🚙About 12 minutes from Miyoshi IC on the Chugoku Expressway Priest and miko are not always on site. Please check Taisai Shrine’s Instagram for the days when a priest is in residence.

[If you’re staying near the cormorant fishing, this is the place✨] If you plan to see “Miyoshi’s cormorant fishing,” why not relax with an overnight stay? Here are recommended lodgings in the central Miyoshi area. *The accommodation plans and prices shown in the images* are as of the time of posting (June 20, 2025). They may change later. [Accommodation plans that include cormorant fishing!] ● About dinner Miyoshi Grand Hotel and Hotel Route Inn Miyoshi Ekimae offer a cormorant-fishing meal box at the cormorant fishing boarding area, while Nagaoka Ryokan serves dinner at the inn before boarding for cormorant fishing. 🚩 Miyoshi Grand Hotel Address: 1-10-1 Tokaichi South, Miyoshi City Phone: 0824-63-3111 IG: @miyoshigrandhotel 🚩 Nagaoka Ryokan Address: 2-1-35 Tokaimichi Naka, Miyoshi City Phone: 0824-62-2348 🚩 Hotel Route Inn Miyoshi Ekimae Address: 1-5-5 Tokaichi South, Miyoshi City Phone: 050-5211-5820 [Accommodations near the cormorant fishing boarding area! Lodgings in Miyoshi-machi] 🚩 Himiko-gura Aoneko (small inn) Address: 1143-3 Miyoshi-machi, Miyoshi City Phone: 0824-63-1713 🚩 Miyoshi no Sankaku Address: 632 Miyoshi-machi, Miyoshi City Phone: 090-7997-0998 IG: @ miyoshinosankaku 🚩 Kakumeikan Address: 1857-5 Miyoshi-machi, Miyoshi City Phone: 0824-62-2187 [Hotels in Miyoshi city center] 🚩 Hotel Alpha‑One Miyoshi Address: 1-4-22 Toichi-Nishi, Miyoshi City Phone: 0824-63-3200 🚩 Hotel Crown Hills Miyoshi Address: 6-13-25 Tokaichihigashi, Miyoshi City Phone: 050-1807-0109

From June 1st, Miyoshi’s summer tradition begins🌿 The Miyoshi ukai (cormorant fishing), with a history of more than 450 years, has started✨ What is ukai? Ukai is a traditional Japanese fishing method that uses cormorants to catch sweetfish (ayu). Cormorants are exceptionally skilled hunters. They dive into the water and swallow the fish whole, holding them in their throats☝️ In ukai, handlers wrap a cord around the bird’s neck so it won’t completely swallow a large ayu. The cormorant handler, called an usho, makes the bird regurgitate the fish and collects the catch. This fishing method is called ukai. What makes Miyoshi’s ukai unique? Ukai was once practiced across Japan, but today it survives as a tourist attraction in only 11 locations nationwide. One of these precious sites is Miyoshi, notable above all for the exceptional skill of its cormorant handlers✨ The cord attached to each cormorant is called a tanawa. In Miyoshi, the tanawa stretches an astonishing seven meters— the longest in Japan❗ With that extra length, the cormorants range far and wide, moving freely in every direction❗ You can witness the powerful sight of the birds hunting up close. And watching the handlers skillfully control the long tanawa is a brave, captivating sight✨ The pleasure boats we ride run alongside the cormorant fishing boats carrying the usho. That lets you see this dramatic spectacle right up close😊 This is one of the great attractions of Miyoshi’s ukai! What is the relationship between the usho and the cormorants? Some people may feel sorry that the birds are made to regurgitate the fish. The usho and the cormorants are irreplaceable partners who live and work together. The birds are treated as members of the usho’s family and cared for with great affection🌿 Cormorants are said to bond closely with people. Handlers communicate with them every day, shower them with affection🥰, and train them carefully. It is said that ukai cannot be done without a trusting relationship between the bird and the usho, so their feelings must be mutually understood for the method to work. Because the cormorants and usho fish together as a family, a strong bond forms between them. The beautiful scenes they create together in ukai are truly a sight to behold. CHECK! For more details about Miyoshi’s ukai, follow the URL link on this account♪

Hello to everyone watching Cool Japan Video — nice to meet you! We are the Miyoshi City Tourism Promotion Organization. Miyoshi City, located in northern Hiroshima Prefecture, sits at the meeting point of the San'in and Sanyo regions. This nature-rich, montane area is a town where history and culture thrive. Surrounded by the Chūgoku Mountains and blessed with abundant forests, clear streams, and the Gonokawa River, Miyoshi has long prospered as a hub of travel and exchange. As a tourist destination, it offers a variety of attractions: ancient myths and yokai folklore, traditional performing arts, local specialties such as wine and cheese, and spectacular scenic spots. In Miyoshi, where nature and history blend with contemporary art, local ingredients, and everyday life, you can enjoy a relaxed trip away from the bustle of the city. ◆Access to Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Miyoshi City in Hiroshima Prefecture lies about 90 km north of Hiroshima city, roughly a 1 hour 30 minute drive, making it conveniently accessible. You can reach the area via the Chugoku Expressway at Miyoshi Interchange or Miyoshi-Higashi Interchange, and it is also about a one-hour drive from Hiroshima Airport. By train, JR Geibi Line’s Miyoshi Station serves as the gateway. Direct trains run from Hiroshima Station, and the scenic views from the window make the journey popular. Express buses also run frequently from Hiroshima Station and Hiroshima Bus Center, offering a convenient option. Within Miyoshi City, rental cars and local buses are well organized, making it easy to get around to tourist sites. ◆About Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Miyoshi City lies in northern Hiroshima Prefecture, bordering Shimane Prefecture. The city occupies a basin surrounded by mountains, with the Gonokawa River, Basen River, and Saijo River flowing through it. As of April 2025, the population is about 47,000. The modern city was formed in 2004 through a merger of eight surrounding municipalities, and it ranks among the largest municipalities by area in Hiroshima Prefecture. Agriculture and forestry remain important industries, and in recent years the city has promoted tourism that leverages local resources, with wineries and direct-sales markets and other community-focused facilities flourishing. ◆History of Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Miyoshi’s history is ancient, appearing in mythic eras. The area is associated with Izumo mythology and preserves many kagura performances and legends. During the Sengoku period, Hieioyama Castle, once the stronghold of the Miyoshi Clan (later moved to Bikuma Castle), was built and the town developed as a castle town. In the Edo period, Miyoshi prospered as a post town on the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine Road and became an important river-transport relay on the Gonokawa River, thriving as a center of commerce and transportation. ◆Popular sightseeing spots in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture ・Miyoshi Mononoke Museum (Yumoto Koichi Memorial Japan Yokai Museum) This nationally renowned yokai museum in Miyoshi houses the collection of leading yokai scholar Yumoto Goichi. Exhibits cover yokai culture from the Edo period to the present, and AR and video displays make the museum enjoyable for both children and adults. Special exhibitions and workshops are held regularly. ・Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery This complex offers wine production, sales, and tastings using locally grown grapes. It features one of western Japan’s largest wine cellars and a wine bar counter. In addition to factory tours, the facility includes a restaurant, cafe, and a direct-sales shop selling local products, making it popular with families and couples. Each year during Golden Week the Miyoshi Wine Festival draws many visitors from inside and outside the prefecture. Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery’s wines earn awards at various international competitions each year. ・Okuda Genso Sayume Art Museum This museum exhibits works by Japanese painter Genso Okuda and doll artist Sayume Okuda, a married couple who were the first spouses to receive the Cultural Merit Award in Japan. The building itself is an artwork, making it a must-see for art lovers. ・Josei Falls Located in Sakugi-cho, Miyoshi City, Josei Falls is a beautiful three-tier waterfall with a drop of 126 meters. Surrounded by seasonal nature, you can enjoy fresh green in spring, cool relief in summer, autumn colors, and frozen cascades in winter—an all-season scenic spot. Selected as one of Japan’s Top 100 Waterfalls, it offers a cleansing, restorative experience just by visiting. ・Mt. Takatani (Sea of Clouds Observatory) This 490-meter lookout offers a panoramic view of Miyoshi’s iconic “sea of clouds.” From October to December on clear early mornings with sharp temperature differences, a mystical sea of clouds appears, transporting you to another world. The sunrise and mist together create scenes beloved by photographers. ◆Roadside stations in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Miyoshi hosts the popular Roadside Station Yumeland Funo, a favorite rest spot for visitors. Yumeland Funo sells fresh local vegetables, fruits, and processed goods, and its dining facilities serve local dishes that highlight seasonal ingredients. ◆Hot springs in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Miyoshi is home to Kimita Onsen Mori no Izumi. This bicarb-onsen is famous as a “beauty bath” that leaves skin smooth. As a large facility offering lodging, dining, and shopping, it attracts many visitors. ◆Traditional culture and crafts of Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture ・Kagura Kagura represents a symbol of Miyoshi’s traditional culture. This performing art, passed down since ancient times, features different programs, costumes, and staging across communities and plays an indispensable role in local festivals and events. ・Cormorant Fishing in Miyoshi Cormorant fishing in Miyoshi has a history and tradition spanning more than 450 years and is a rare cultural practice available at only about 11 locations nationwide. Designated as a Hiroshima Prefecture Intangible Folk Cultural Property and honored with the Hiroshima Prefectural Education Encouragement Award, Miyoshi’s cormorant fishing is notable for its unique method in which cormorant boats and pleasure boats run side by side. On summer nights, boarding a pleasure boat to watch cormorant fishing up close creates an otherworldly experience as if traveling back in time. The torches flickering on the river at dusk add a magical atmosphere, leaving you with unforgettable memories. ◆Local specialties and gourmet foods of Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Miyoshi’s food culture draws on the region’s abundant natural resources. A flagship product is Miyoshi wine. High-quality wines produced at local wineries come in red, white, and rosé varieties and have earned high praise at domestic and international competitions. Another specialty is ayu dishes made from the Gonokawa River’s sweetfish. You can enjoy freshly caught ayu grilled with salt, simmered in sweet soy, or as ayu-flavored soy sauce. Many processed products using local ingredients make excellent souvenirs. ◆Events and festivals in Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture Miyoshi hosts colorful local events and festivals throughout the year. ・Miyoshi Kinsai Festival This major summer event, organized by Miyoshi residents, fills the streets with parades, taiko drumming, food stalls, and bon-odori dancing. ・Miyoshi Wine Festival Held on the lawn area of Hiroshima Miyoshi Winery, the Wine Festival features tastings, live music, and local gourmet stalls, making it a must for wine lovers. ◆Tourist information for Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture With a unique museum dedicated to yokai culture, gourmet offerings born from nature’s bounty, seasonal scenic spots, and community-rooted traditional events, Miyoshi still holds many little-known gems where repeated visits reveal new discoveries. 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This is a photo of a cat's interior goods at a café in Sanrazaka-cho, Miyoshi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Use the lights in the store, I expressed "a cat in the twilight of the sunset". According to the owner, it is a work made by an iron craftsman in Miyoshi City. "I like the view from behind, but I can't take a good picture," the owner said. Squid was able to take this photo ☺️ when I was trying to figure out how to capture it well The thinness of the limbs and neck, as well as the symmetrical ears, convey that the iron craftsmen are carefully and thoughtfully made. The skills of Japan craftsmen. I thought it was cool! ✨ It is also a wonderful memory ☺️ that I was able to share my impression with the owner in this photo