Hiroshima
JMSDF Kure Museum (Tetsu no Kujira)
The museum is one of Japan's leading museums, located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kure Station. The highlight is the real submarine "Akishio" used by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, exhibited outdoors. You can explore the inside and enjoy the view of Kure Bay through a periscope in the command center. The museum also features various exhibits on minesweeping activities and submarines, along with a shop selling JMSDF goods and a café.
The last thing I'm worried about when I'm planning to go out is the weather. Indoor facilities can relieve you from such worries. How you enjoy it depends on your plan, such as art galleries and museums related to the area, hot springs with a rich local flavor, and factory tours. Why not plan some indoor leisure time with your family or as a couple?
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海上自衛隊呉史料館 てつのくじら館
The museum is one of Japan's leading museums, located just a 5-minute walk from JR Kure Station. The highlight is the real submarine "Akishio" used by the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, exhibited outdoors. You can explore the inside and enjoy the view of Kure Bay through a periscope in the command center. The museum also features various exhibits on minesweeping activities and submarines, along with a shop selling JMSDF goods and a café.
道の駅 たけはら
"Roadside Station Takehara" is located approximately an 8-minute walk from JR Takehara Station, in a town overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and filled with traditional atmosphere.The "Specialty and Direct-from-the-Farm" corner offers a wide selection of freshly picked local vegetables and fruits, along with a variety of specialty products from Takehara. The "Tourist Information" corner is also well-stocked with souvenirs, including local sake and bamboo crafts. At the restaurant on the premises, you can enjoy local delicacies such as "Togeshita Beef" beef bowls, udon noodles, and "Madai no Zuke don (red sea bream marinated bowl)". There is also a dog terrace, so you can enjoy it with your pet. It is a popular place for people to interact, both in the local area and as a tourist destination that is easy for anyone to use.
ボルダリング スペース ココペリ
"Bouldering Space KOKOPELLi" in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima Prefecture, offers the exciting sport of bouldering, which involves climbing walls using only body strength. A beginner-friendly course is available, making it an approachable activity for families visiting from both within and outside the prefecture. Rental shoes and chalk are provided, allowing for a casual, hands-free visit. No reservations are required, making it convenient to stop by at any time.