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34100 / Hiroshima-Hatsukaichi
Hiroshima City
ひろしまし
A shrine by a crossing stands on a reef.
Shirakami Shrine's reef- Population
- 1,200,754
- 5-year change
- +0.6%
- to Tokyo
- 227 min
- Nagoya 131 min, Osaka 80 min
A river runs throughBy the seaIslandsHot springsWorld Heritage site
Click to open Hiroshima City.
34202 / Kure-Higashihiroshima
Kure City
くれし
A breakwater of two concrete freighters.
Concrete ship "Takechi Maru"- Population
- 214,592
- 5-year change
- −6.1%
By the seaIslandsPort townOld streetscapeAn odd landmark
Click to open Kure City.
34203 / Kure-Higashihiroshima
Takehara City
たけはらし
A stage-built hall, in view across town.
Fumeikaku, Saihoji Temple- Population
- 23,993
- 5-year change
- −9.2%
By the seaMountainsIslandsA river runs throughPort town
Click to open Takehara City.
34204 / Bisan
Mihara City
みはらし
At high tide, it is shoulder-deep.
Magai Wareishi Jizo, Sagishima- Population
- 90,573
- 5-year change
- −5.8%
- to Osaka
- 87 min
By the seaIslandsMountainsMany shrines and templesFamous festival
Click to open Mihara City.
34205 / Bisan
Onomichi City
おのみちし
The city named Go its own sport.
- Population
- 131,170
- 5-year change
- −5.4%
- to Osaka
- 89 min
Port townIslandsBy the seaMany shrines and templesFamous festival
Click to open Onomichi City.
34207 / Fukuyama-Fuchu
Fukuyama City
ふくやまし
A whole domain began sediment control.
Dōdōgawa no Sunadome- Population
- 460,930
- 5-year change
- −0.8%
- to Tokyo
- 206 min
- Nagoya 111 min, Osaka 61 min
By the seaIslandsA river runs throughA castlePort town
Click to open Fukuyama City.
34208 / Fukuyama-Fuchu
Fuchu City
ふちゅうし
The theater also served as a cinema.
Okinaza, a wooden theater- Population
- 37,655
- 5-year change
- −6%
MountainsA river runs throughPost townOld streetscapeAn odd landmark
Click to open Fuchu City.
34209 / Bihoku
Miyoshi City
みよしし
Recorded: a vow to build a temple.
Teramachi-haiji, Mitani-dera?- Population
- 50,681
- 5-year change
- −5.5%
- to Osaka
- 286 min
A river runs throughMountainsCastle townPost townAn odd landmark
Click to open Miyoshi City.
34210 / Bihoku
Shobara City
しょうばらし
A townhouse with small stacked gables
Sanrakuso, Former Hozawa House- Population
- 33,633
- 5-year change
- −9.1%
MountainsA river runs throughIt snowsHot springsMountain climbing
Click to open Shobara City.
34211 / Hiroshima-Hatsukaichi
Otake City
おおたけし
A 25 m stone wall came out of the soil.
Kamei Castle, Masanori's branch- Population
- 26,319
- 5-year change
- −5.5%
By the seaMountainsA river runs throughIslandsPost town
Click to open Otake City.
34212 / Kure-Higashihiroshima
Higashihiroshima City
ひがしひろしまし
A grape you can eat whole was bred here.
Shine Muscat, breeding site- Population
- 196,608
- 5-year change
- +1.9%
- to Osaka
- 98 min
Sake countryBy the seaIslandsOld streetscapeA castle
Click to open Higashihiroshima City.
34213 / Hiroshima-Hatsukaichi
Hatsukaichi City
はつかいちし
Itsukushima's defeated lord rests here.
Tōun-ji, Sue Harukata's grave- Population
- 114,173
- 5-year change
- −0.6%
By the seaMountainsIslandsHighlandsIt snows
Click to open Hatsukaichi City.
34214 / Hiroshima-Hatsukaichi
Akitakata City
あきたかたし
A stone, said to replace a human pillar.
Hyakuman Isshin, Motonari's tomb- Population
- 26,448
- 5-year change
- −10.3%
A castleA river runs throughMountainsAn odd landmark百万一心碑
Click to open Akitakata City.
34215 / Kure-Higashihiroshima
Etajima City
えたじまし
A navy men's club with a balcony.
Former Etajima Navy Men's Club- Population
- 21,930
- 5-year change
- −9.9%
- to Hiroshima
- 22 min
- Kure 10 min
IslandsBy the seaFruit growingSea bathing旧江田島海軍下士卒集会所
Click to open Etajima City.
34302 / Hiroshima-Hatsukaichi
Fuchu Town
ふちゅうちょう
Hexagonal wall timbers in an azekura.
Take Shrine's treasure house- Population
- 51,155
- 5-year change
- +0.2%
MountainsNatural springsMany shrines and temples多家神社宝蔵
Click to open Fuchu Town.
34304 / Hiroshima-Hatsukaichi
Kaita Town
かいたちょう
One tree, at a glance, a whole forest.
Kaita Kannonmen Camphor Tree- Population
- 29,636
- 5-year change
- +3.4%
Post townA river runs throughMountains海田観音免のクスノキ旧千葉家住宅
Click to open Kaita Town.
34307 / Hiroshima-Hatsukaichi
Kumano Town
くまのちょう
Off-season peddling led to brush-making.
Kumano Fude, traditional craft- Population
- 22,834
- 5-year change
- −3.9%
MountainsTraditional craftsTown of makersCommuter townMany shrines and temples
Click to open Kumano Town.
34309 / Hiroshima-Hatsukaichi
Saka Town
さかちょう
From a hill castle, see Hiroshima Bay.
Takaoyama Castle Ruins, Tenjindo- Population
- 12,582
- 5-year change
- −1.3%
By the seaMountainsSea bathingMountain climbingFishing town
Click to open Saka Town.
34368 / Hiroshima-Hatsukaichi
Akiota Town
あきおおたちょう
The gorge's name traces to an Edo book.
Matsu-ochibashū, name's source- Population
- 5,740
- 5-year change
- −11.3%
MountainsA river runs throughCool summersIt snowsMountain climbing
Click to open Akiota Town.
34369 / Hiroshima-Hatsukaichi
Kitahiroshima Town
きたひろしまちょう
Its front faced east, walled in stone.
Kikkawa Motoharu residence ruins- Population
- 17,763
- 5-year change
- −6.1%
MountainsA river runs throughA lakeHighlandsIt snows
Click to open Kitahiroshima Town.
34431 / Kure-Higashihiroshima
Osakikamijima Town
おおさきかみじまちょう
13 towns opened a seamen's school.
Geiyo Seamen's School- Population
- 7,158
- 5-year change
- −10.4%
- to Takehara
- 30 min
IslandsBy the seaPort townFamous festivalFruit growing
Click to open Osakikamijima Town.
34462 / Bisan
Sera Town
せらちょう
The temple called “New Mount Kōya.”
Imakōyasan, Ōta Estate's office- Population
- 15,125
- 5-year change
- −7.4%
HighlandsMountainsA river runs throughRice countryFruit growing
Click to open Sera Town.
34545 / Fukuyama-Fuchu
Jinsekikogen Town
じんせきこうげんちょう
The funeral-car ox whose line lives on.
Toyoman-go, the Imperial-gift ox- Population
- 8,250
- 5-year change
- −10.5%
- to Fukuyama
- 59 min
MountainsA river runs throughHighlandsCool summersMany shrines and temples
Click to open Jinsekikogen Town.