Kure Travel Guide
Where to stay in Kure
Kurahashi
If you're spending some time in Kurahashi, Saka Bayside Beach and Marina Hop are top sights worth seeing.
Kamagari
Kamagari might not have many top sights, but Rantokaku Art Museum and Kenminnohama Hot Spring are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Agamachi
While visiting Agamachi, you might make a stop by sights like Setonaikai National Park and Haiga Peak.
Matoba
Though Matoba may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ondonoseto Park and Kure Port.
Yoshiura
While there might not be top attractions in Yoshiura, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kure Port and Yamato Museum.
Miyahara
When in Miyahara, you can plan a visit to Kure Port and Kure Old Naval Port, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Popular places to visit
Itsukushima Shrine
Walk along wooden piers and observe the captivating sights of this Shinto shrine that appears to float on the water offshore from Miyajima Island.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
Spend a day reflecting on the atomic bombing that devastated Hiroshima in 1945 and discover the city’s mission for peace at this beautifully designed park in the city center.
Atomic Bomb Dome
The only building still standing in the atomic bomb’s devastating hypocenter now crests the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, symbolizing the city’s plea for peace.
Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium
Catch an event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.
Miyajima Ferry Terminal
Take a relaxing and scenic ferry trip to the sacred island of Miyajima and begin your journey to serene shrines and a tranquil mountain peak.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
Learn about the catastrophic impact the atomic bomb had on Hiroshima through personal stories, scientific documentation and real footage at this museum dedicated to world peace.
