Best Spots In Fukuyama-shi

Like Movie World Abutokannon

Abuto Kannon, who is said to be the model of Spirited Away. The sea that spreads in front of you is wide, blue, and superb. It is also famous for praying for childbirth and safe delivery.

Tai-Chazuke, a Bowl of Rice and Soup Topped with a Sea BreamTaitei

This restaurant's special is sea breams. I think I can eat the bowl of Tai-Chazuke forever for it's light but has an elegant flavor of sea breams.

The Dried Fish Grown in Setouchi Sea that are Sold Out Until the EveningKen-chan no Iriko-ya

You can buy additive‐free dried fish grown in Setouchi sea that are sold out by the evening. I recommend the dried squid 'ChiiChii Ika' specially.

150 Years Old Japanese Style House Remodeled Into the Nostalgic Café in Tomo-no-UraTomonoura @ café

The café is in front of the stone night lamp. We can enjoy enough the nostalgic atmosphere watching the Tomo-no-ura bay.

A Thick Soup of Chicken Bones and Soy Sause. That's Onomichi RamenSyukaen Matsunaga Store

Shukaen is a famous restaurant for Onomichi ramen and people make line to eat the ramen. The soup with punch and flat noodle are the traditional. In Matsunaga is less crowded than the head shop. Moreover people say the Matsunaga shop is the most delicious.

Lovely And Springtime TartMogute

Tart of cherry grown in Yamagata and almond dough with much of nut's texture, and strawberry tart of white-chocolate and matcha of Kyoto Uji. We could enjoy springtime with their appearances and tastes♡

Dessert Time At Special Seats Facing To The Great View Of SetouchiSadenn

This is an Italian restaurant in a hotel, they arranged for me to have a special seat and see the wonderful view during my dessert time. I had a very good time and ate it perfectly. (persimmon panna cotta)

The Lobby where You can See the Superb View Loved By EverybodyBella Vista Sakaigahama

The superb view form the lobby attracts all guests. The design of a channel seems to run into the Seto Inland Sea. And I recommend you to see the sun setting.

The Cafe in Rebirthed Japanese Old Building that is Designed by Hayao Miyazaki Who is the Famous Animated FilmmakerOnfunayado Iroha

The cafe has the essence of Miyazaki Hayao such as stained glass whose films attracted many people.

The Superb View that is Admired as the Best one in JapanFukuzenji Temple Taichoro

The room was a guest house for VIPs from abroad. The Korean emissary admired the superb view as the most beautiful from Korea eastward. An admission fee is 200 Yen.

A Seaside Promenade with One of the Best Ocean Views in SetouchiSensuijima Island

Sensui Island is 6km in circumference and you get there in 5 minutes from Tomonoura by a ferryboat. The island is said that it is so beautiful enough to a hermit is fascinated and has a seaside promenade with one of the best ocean views in Setouchi. So, you can enjoy seeing the ocean view and powerful craggy place while walking.

A Castle You Can Enjoy Cherry Blossom Viewing Under The SunFukuyama Castle

I found a big castle in the north of Fukuyama Station and then I got off a train immediately. Luckily, it was in the season of full blooming cherries and I could take some photos.

The Old but Good Scenery Even the Hollywood is enamoredTomonoura

Here is the scene of Studio Ghibli's "Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea" . I think this scenery attracts the people all over the world.