48 Hours in Hiroshima ⛩️ 8 Things to do in Japan's Legendary City
Summary
TLDRIn this vibrant travelogue, the host revisits Hiroshima, a city symbolizing both humanity's darker history and remarkable resilience. Over 48 hours, they explore Hiroshima's Peace Memorial Museum, the historic A-Bomb Dome, and the futuristic Orizuru Tower, reflecting on the city's past and present. The journey continues to the scenic island of Mima, with its sacred Kushima Shrine and luxurious accommodations at the Ida Hotel. Culinary delights, including okonomiyaki pancakes and fresh oysters, are savored, while local traditions and natural beauty are celebrated, showcasing Hiroshima's rich cultural tapestry.
Takeaways
- 🌟 Hiroshima is a city that symbolizes both the darker side of humanity and hope for rebirth and progress.
- 🍴 The city is known for its delicious okonomiyaki pancakes, which are a must-try for visitors.
- 🏛 The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum serves as a profound reminder of the destructive power of nuclear weapons and promotes peace.
- 🏙️ The Atomic Bomb Dome, or A-Dome, stands as a poignant reminder of Hiroshima's past and the resilience of the city.
- 🌆 The Uru Tower offers a panoramic view of Hiroshima, showcasing its past, present, and future.
- 🎢 The Orizuru Tower, named after the origami crane, is a place where visitors can contribute to a global peace project by folding cranes.
- 🍳 The narrator experiences working at a busy okonomiyaki restaurant, highlighting the complexity and fun of making this local dish.
- 🏰 Hiroshima Castle is a historical site that survived the atomic bombing and now stands in a park filled with resilient trees.
- 🚢 A ferry ride takes visitors to the island of Mima, known for its sacred sites and natural beauty.
- 🦌 Mima Island is home to the Giant Torii Gate of Kushima Shrine and a population of deer that roam freely.
- 🛏️ The island features luxurious accommodations like the Ida Hotel, offering stunning views of the surrounding landscape.
Q & A
What is the significance of Hiroshima in the context of the darker side of humanity?
-Hiroshima is often regarded as a symbol of the darker side of humanity due to its history as the site where the first atomic bomb was dropped during World War II.
How is Hiroshima also seen as a beacon of hope?
-Hiroshima is considered a beacon of hope because of its impressive rebirth and transformation after the devastation of the atomic bomb, showcasing resilience and progress.
What is the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and why is it important?
-The Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum is a profoundly disturbing yet essential place that serves as a reminder of the destructive power of nuclear weapons, promoting peace and the hope that such weapons are never used again.
What is the significance of the A-Bomb Dome (Gaku Dome) in Hiroshima?
-The A-Bomb Dome, also known as the Atomic Bomb Dome, is a poignant reminder of Hiroshima's past. It was once an exhibition hall that survived the atomic bomb blast with its vertical columns intact, symbolizing the city's resilience.
What is the purpose of the Orizuru Tower in Hiroshima?
-The Orizuru Tower, named after the origami crane which is a symbol of peace, offers a panoramic view of Hiroshima, allowing visitors to appreciate the city's past, present, and future, and serves as a place to reflect on peace.
What is the connection between the Orizuru Tower and the history of Hiroshima?
-The Orizuru Tower's owner, Matad Desan, has a personal connection to Hiroshima's history as his grandfather, the son of the original president of Mazda, lost his life in the bombing. The tower's renovation aims to preserve this connection.
What is the significance of the origami cranes at the Orizuru Tower?
-The origami cranes at the Orizuru Tower symbolize peace and recovery, inspired by Sadako Sasaki who folded 1,000 paper cranes as a wish for peace and recovery after the bombing.
What is the appeal of Hiroshima's local food, Okonomiyaki pancakes?
-Okonomiyaki pancakes are a beloved local food in Hiroshima, known for their crispy noodle filling and complex cooking procedure, offering a rich, tangy, and savory taste experience.
What is special about the island of Mima and its connection to Hiroshima?
-Mima is a stunning island in Japan's Inland Sea, known for its sacred Kushima Shrine and its Giant floating Torii gate. It is also a place where visitors can explore natural beauty and Shintoism traditions.
What is the significance of the Dauin Temple on Mima Island?
-Dauin Temple is considered one of the most important temples in Japan as it is where the monk Kashi introduced esoteric Buddhism to the country. It features ornate buildings, statues, and Buddhist art.
What is the unique experience offered by the Ida Hotel on Mima Island?
-The Ida Hotel on Mima Island offers a luxurious stay with rooms that incorporate Japanese design aesthetics and offer breathtaking views of the island, including the Kushima Shrine.
Outlines
🏙️ Hiroshima's Rebirth and Peace Memorial
The script begins with the narrator's return to Hiroshima after five years, reflecting on its history as a symbol of both humanity's darker side and hope for rebirth. The narrator expresses love for the city and excitement to explore its attractions, including the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, which serves as a stark reminder of the destructive power of nuclear weapons. The museum's intent is not to assign blame but to warn against the use of such weapons in the future. The Atomic Bomb Dome is highlighted as a poignant reminder of the past, while the city's modern infrastructure and the Uru Tower, which offers a panoramic view of Hiroshima, symbolize the city's progress and resilience.
🍳 Culinary Adventures and Entrepreneurial Endeavors
The second paragraph delves into Hiroshima's culinary scene, focusing on the city's famous okonomiyaki pancakes and the narrator's hands-on experience at a local restaurant, Me Jam. The narrator humorously recounts their attempt to cook the dish, which involves a complex process of layering ingredients and flipping the pancake. The experience is framed as both a cultural immersion and a personal challenge. Additionally, the Orizuru Tower is mentioned as a place that embodies Hiroshima's spirit of peace, with a unique feature encouraging visitors to contribute origami cranes, a symbol of peace associated with the city.
⛩️ Hiroshima Castle and Mima's Untouched Natural Beauty
The script continues with a visit to Hiroshima Castle, a historic landmark that was rebuilt after being destroyed by the atomic bomb. The castle grounds are noted for their survival of the 1945 bombing, showcasing the resilience of nature. The narrator then transitions to the island of Mima, renowned for its sacred Kushima Shrine and untouched forests. Mima is presented as a destination that offers more than just a day trip, with an emphasis on its natural and cultural richness, including the island's famous oysters and the luxurious Ida Hotel, which offers a serene escape and stunning views.
🏞️ Exploring Mima's Rich Cultural and Culinary Delights
In this paragraph, the narrator explores Mima's local food scene, highlighting street food options like the Graton oyster and beef korokke. The island's unique cultural attractions are also featured, such as the world's largest wooden rice paddle and the Dauin Temple, an important site in Japanese Buddhist history. The temple is described as a place of beauty and spiritual significance, with its ornate buildings, statues, and an eternal flame. The paragraph paints a vivid picture of Mima's rich cultural heritage and natural landscapes, offering a comprehensive view of the island's offerings.
🌄 The Hidden Gems and Luxurious Experiences of Mima
The final paragraph unveils the hidden gems of Mima, including the Kushima Shrine, which is considered one of Japan's three most scenic spots. The narrator describes the shrine's recent renovations and its historical significance. The luxurious experience at the Ida Hotel is revisited, this time focusing on the rooftop hot spring with an unparalleled view of the Kushima Shrine. The paragraph concludes with a kaiseki dinner, a traditional Japanese multi-course meal, which showcases the finest local ingredients. The narrator expresses a desire to return and spend more time exploring Mima, indicating the island's enduring appeal.
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Keywords
💡Hiroshima
💡Okonomiyaki
💡Peace Memorial Museum
💡Atomic Bomb Dome
💡Mima Island
💡Orizuru Tower
💡Hiroshima Castle
💡Kaiseki
💡Miyajima
💡Daio-in Temple
💡Hiroshima Oysters
Highlights
Return to Hiroshima after 5 years to explore the city's rebirth and enjoy okonomiyaki pancakes.
Visit the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum to understand the destructive power of nuclear weapons.
Explore the historic Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, now known as the Atomic Bomb Dome.
Experience the breathtaking panoramic view of Hiroshima from the Uru Tower.
Learn about the renovation of Orizuru Tower and its significance to the owner's family history.
Engage with Hiroshima's local food scene and try the famous oysters.
Attempt to cook okonomiyaki pancakes at a local restaurant with the owner's guidance.
Discover Hiroshima Castle and its surrounding nature that survived the atomic bombing.
Travel to the island of Mima and learn about its sacred status in Shintoism.
Stay at the luxurious Ida Hotel on Mima Island with a stunning view of Itsukushima Shrine.
Enjoy local street food in Mima, including oysters, beef croquettes, and unique drinks.
Witness the world's largest wooden rice paddle on Mima Island.
Visit Dauin Temple, one of the most important temples in Japan.
Explore Itsukushima Shrine, one of Japan's three most scenic spots.
Find a hidden rooftop hot spring with the best view of Itsukushima Shrine.
Savor a kaiseki dinner with fresh local ingredients at the hotel.
Reflect on the journey across Hiroshima and the new perspectives gained.
Transcripts
it's been over 5 years since I was last
in hoshima a city that's often regarded
as a symbol kind of for the darker side
of humanity and also as a Beacon of Hope
for its impressive and incredible
rebirth I really do love it here and I'm
delighted to be back for 48 hours to
explore the city the stunning island of
Mima and Japan's Inland sea and of
course stuff myself with as many
okonomiyaki pancakes as I can get my
hands on Hiroshima here we
come coming up on our journey through
Hiroshima we explore of the most
visually striking temples that Japan has
to offer stay on the sacred picturesque
island of MIMA in a truly astonishing
hotel room and I find myself frantically
working behind the counter of the city's
busiest okonomiyaki pancake
restaurant but before we set off into
the Inland Sea of Japan there's one
place above all others that demands to
be visited while traveling through
Hiroshima the Hiroshima Peace Memorial
Museum is profoundly disturbing but
supposed to be it's essential viewing
they want people to come here and
appreciate the true destructive power of
nuclear weapons and regardless of how
you feel of their use in World War II
when you go in there and have a look
around see what it did to this city
you'll feel that the use of nuclear
weapons is truly Unthinkable and you
know rosim is not about pointing fingers
it's about serving as a warning you'll
come away hoping that they're never used
ever again and perhaps the most poignant
reminder of hiroshima's past is the gaku
Dome literally the atomic bomb Dome
built in 19 15 the building was once an
exhibition Hall and when the bomb went
off almost directly overhead the
structures vertical columns survived the
force of the blast leaving it one of the
only buildings intact in the aftermath
while it can seem daunting to be face to
face with the sheer destruction of
Humanity's most powerful weapon it's
important to realize that Hiroshima now
with its bustling and ever growing
landscape is not just a symbol of the
past but also a symbol for moving
forward into the future and perhaps the
best way to appreciate this is by
visiting the uru tower that overlooks
the Dome offering a breathtaking
panoramic view of the city past present
and future all presented at
once this really is the Blade Runner of
observation decks it is quite jarring
you're looking down on the gaku DOR from
up here from this like futuristic
skyscraper we truly are living in the
future you know I always see the gaku D
in like 1940s news reels and historic
archive footage and to now be towering
over it up here I feel like I'm living
in the future I feel very old indeed but
the bomb was actually intended to be
dropped over there on that t Junction
over the bridge um but it missed and it
went off over there about 600 m above
but what you notice when you arrive in
hoso is the infrastructure right the
roads are really wide the buildings are
really modern because they had to start
essentially from scratch there's not so
many historic buildings which makes the
g backu d all the more important to
remember what happened here you can see
hirosima castle in the distance as well
but yeah yeah it has a really futuristic
Skylight a lot of the buildings
including the new stadium over there
it's an incredible City it needs to be
seen to be believed and when you think
about what happened here and where the
city is now it is nothing short of
inspiring to see how far things have
come and how the people of hoshima
started over and uh did a fantastic job
rebuilding the city and prospering the
connection between hiroshima's past and
future was a concept that the owner of
orizuru tower matad desan felt important
to preserve especially given his
family's history within Hiroshima as his
grandfather the son of the original
president of the Mazda car company lost
his life in the bombing alongside all of
his staff it's a big responsibility
renovating a tower overlooking such an
important kind of historical landmark
you know how did you feel renovating
this place back in 2016 79 years ago
there were nothing at all there were
nothing at all absolutely yeah right now
it's beautiful this view should be shown
to whole world it's a not place um to
look back on the past M feel the future
peace it's piece of hirim
I but alas It's Time to Say Goodbye to
at the Sam for now he's a busy and
serious entrepreneur after all and he
departs in a manner befitting of a man
of his powerful status thank you so much
M thank you too have a good time thank
you very much goodbye goodbye goodbye go
he has to go
now down the slide hirosima one of
hiroshima's richest men disappearing off
down the slide nothing irregular about
that on a scale of one to Amazing Escape
from an inter
that's the sound
winds can't be beat and there he goes
hiroshima's fastest ascending
entrepreneur I on the other hand decide
to see what else odudu tower has to
offer admittedly taking the lift myself
odudu itself means folded origami crane
a symbol of peace synonymous with
Hiroshima after Sadako Sasaki the victim
of the bombing completed folding a th000
paper cranes as a symbolic wish for
peace and Recovery a symbol that is
quite literally ingrained into the
structure of the tower itself as
visitors are encouraged to make their
own origami cranes and then drop them
into an open wall that spans the
entirety of the tower slowly being
filled with cranes by visitors from all
across the world that's insan so there's
950,000 cranes down below for people
that have actually dropped them over the
last like 5 6 7 years and when it gets
to about 1.2 million it should be full
and then they're going to start all over
again they're going to take them out and
start all over again so the idea of
everyone if everybody works together we
can sort of fill it time for my
contribution all right
byebye whoa whoo whoo
wow that's so
cool and with all my hopes for well
peace gracefully floating down the side
of the building I decide to head
downstairs to see some of hiroshima's
Local Foods and souvenirs and it's here
that I catch a glimpse of perhaps
Japan's most enthusiastic oyster
salesman you re oer m I do that was
really good very good oyers are so
naturally flavorful kind of like salty
flavor passion when you come to hirosima
everyone goes on about the oysters an
awful lot and you can see why when you
try it for yourselves like see where
that passion comes from but odudu isn't
simply home to a tower of origami or an
entrepreneur who commutes exclusively by
slide downstairs you'll find hiroshima's
most beloved local chain of okonomiyaki
pancake restaurants me Jam serving up my
favorite style of savory pancakes
characterized by their crispy sober
noodle
filling a more complicated cooking
procedure requires only the most apt and
trained hands to get the perfect ratio
of all the ingredients cooked just right
which is exactly why Matan thought it
would be hilarious to pull some strings
and get me behind the counter to attempt
to make one for myself say hello to
mean's brand new star employee I have to
say it actually fits rather well I like
it haven't worked behind a restaurant
counter in about 15 years so let's hope
I don't trash it and burn the place down
given it only opened yesterday
afternoon this really is a baptism of
fire the busiest okom pancake restaurant
in like
Japan the world's worst chef with
Japan's most complicated dish what could
possibly go
wrong so difficult so complex and thus
Begins the first and final time Chef is
allows a stranger to cook in mean's
kitchen the thin batter has to be cooked
just right before adding a combination
of cabbage crispy squid tempura and
thinly sliced pork but probably the most
important step of all is flipping the
pancake making sure all the ingredients
don't go flying over the oh crap oh boy
oh but fortunately the only one who'll
be eating this disaster is myself and to
ensure I don't top it all off with some
food poisoning Chef isair is on hand to
help me through the final step stages of
making this nightmare
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edible good teacher
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e good the rich Tangy Wisher sauce the
mayonnaise fish flakes noodles such a
great combination of flavors right but
for me it's the crispiness of the
noodles that win the day the good thing
about Hiroshima okonomiyaki is it can be
messy though right it's not about
perfection it's about putting all these
ingredients together and having a big
flavorful Savory pancake that will stuff
you up for the next few hours I can't
believe I cook this can't believe I
actually did it orbe it being told what
to do every step of the way I mean I
cook for myself I don't know if I have
the confidence to cook for anyone else
can you imagine that the excitement of
coming here and then I turn up I'm like
I'm going to make your rock and DOI
pancake and they're like okay I think
it's time to go now but either way that
was an exceptional okaki pancake and uh
yeah really cool restaurant good vibe
good
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vibe nestled away in the center of the
city is hoshima Castle originally built
in the late 16th century and the seat of
power for all of Hiroshima and the nine
domains the chugoku region and while the
castle itself was Faithfully rebuilt
after being destroyed by the atomic bomb
wander through the grounds and you'll be
amazed to discover C just how much of
the surrounding nature survived the
destruction in 1945 so this is
incredible this eucalyptus tree despite
being just 740 M from the hyper center
of the blast actually survived the
bombing on that day August 6th 1945 the
castle and the surrounding area was
completely destroyed but this tree along
with a few others around the park
managed to survive and uh despite being
in the Heart of the City it's a great
place to come for a moment of peace and
uh admire the trees that survived just
the absolute worth kind of Destruction
while Hiroshima Castle might not be able
to compete with the sheer spectacle of
Himi or the Mountaintop views of matama
Castle the grounds surrounding the
building are genuinely stunning with a
Labyrinth of Pathways stone walls and
ponds that offer a relaxing escape from
the urban sprawl it's a beautiful place
to get lost in the Heart of the
City it's time to leave downtown
Hiroshima behind and head out into the
Inland sea as we hop on a 40-minute
ferry ride to the island of Mima home to
the Giant floating Tory gate of its
kushima Shrine a sacred island in the
eyes of Shintoism mima's legendary
nature and forests have been left mostly
untouched and the site of its kushima is
regarded as one of the three most
beautiful sites in all of Japan A
fitting backdrop for one of the three
most hungry animals in all of Japan the
many hundreds of deer that call Mima ho
although many people usually associate
Mima as a quick day trip getaway and
head back before the last fery leaves
the docks it's becoming something of a
popular overnight destination in its own
right and I've been invited to stay at
Mat of the sand spectacular newly opened
Ida Hotel overlooking it kushima a hotel
that meticulously incorporates Japanese
design Aesthetics into each and every
room my God now this is how you do a
hotel room they've gone for a chashitsu
tum Vibe right so you sort of walk in
and youve walk into a room within a room
you've really got to pay attention to
the little details though they've got
this T Tree Flooring down there it's
been painstakingly carved we've got this
woven bamboo ceiling that I suspect most
guests I even realize is here and It All
Leads up to the window overlooking the
bustling Street which is somehow yet
still relaxing cuz you've got the kada
roof tiles and the Misty Mountains of
MIMA in the distance you could sit here
all day with your tea and take it all in
as spacious as it is somehow this is
actually the smallest room you can book
at Ida with the upper floors taking
luxury to the next level okay wow my God
this is nothing short of spectacular how
can you have a room with a view like
that we have it all to ourselves in this
sweeping Room Ocean View this is insane
this is ridiculous Venice inspired kind
of ceiling apparently the materials they
use for the ceiling are actually
imported from Venice they've got this
Danish sofa we got tiles over here from
shiman prefecture neighboring nearby
wallpaper from Belgium like it's a
really good Fusion of Japanese and sort
of European aesthetic and it combines to
create just the most amazing room but it
is the view that defines it and I'm not
going to stop saying that because wow
wow I can't believe you can have a view
like this all to
yourself so I've actually stayed on Mima
once before 10 years ago and uh my
friend and I we went camping on the far
side of the island it was fun but we
woke up the next morning opened the tent
and all our luggage had been destroyed
it was everywhere all over the field and
we were like who could have done this
why would this have happened and we
turned the corner around the tent and
there's just a big deer munching on the
bags be careful if you come to me a gima
and go camp but what a
waking up in a tent on Mima not knowing
if my baggage is going to be intact to
being in the most luxurious room there
is on the entire Island it's quite the
contrast each has their own merits I
suppose there's an ancient saying about
MIMA in order to understand its beauty
you need to have a full stomach okay I
made that bit up but I would be asham
not to visit some of the various food
stores that line the small streets along
the coastline so when you Mima you need
to get some street food and hiroshima's
most famous dish after okonomiyaki is
actually oysters and uh well I couldn't
resist getting the old Graton oyster of
course if there's cheese on it it's
going in my mouth can't believe I said
that out loud anyway
tanas gratt makes everything better
doesn't it the oyster was so fresh the
cheese beautifully creamy and if you're
not into oysters they've got beef Coro
kind of potato and chopped up beef
battered with some good old wora sauce
on
there what a mess beef cor it's the
perfect form factor for street food nice
and convenient deliciously warm and
filling especially on a rainy day like
this it's warned me
up Prett interesting drinks here harrybo
gummy lemon rum cider Haro gummy Lum
cider hi look at that gummy bears in the
rum it's quite a weird smell it just
smells of harrybo gummy bears and lots
and lots of rum like a ton of
rum oh wow that shouldn't work but it
does I don't know how you're supposed to
eat the gummy bears though that presents
a bit of predicament the new tradition
in Hiroshima this is going to become
like the thing isn't it gummy bear
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rum oh the gummy bears are frozen
exercise caution my God my
teeth after enjoying the local
traditional drinks of Rummy gummy
whatever the heck that was I set off in
search of more delicious treats but not
before engaging with some of the local
Islanders hello hey dude you tried the
oysters they're really
good probably a Riot's Japan fan anyway
time for something deep fried but also
sweet the people of Mima love Canada and
so they've got temper Momiji uh battered
Maple Leaf which if it's battered of
course I was going to get it the Q is
astonishing to this place this rustic
beautiful building overlooking the
stream What a fine backdrop for this
nourishing tree
cheers w wow it's just pure battered
sugar and I'm saying that like it's a
bad thing my God I'm going to be leaving
this island 3 Kg
heavier but it's not all beautiful
scenery historical and poignant spots
and delicious food Mima is also home to
the largest rice paddle on the planet no
I'm not making this up this needs to be
seen to be truly appreciated so this is
Godzilla's rice paddle the largest rice
paddle on Earth 7.7 M long 2.5 tons in
weight and it took the people of Mima
almost three whole years to build this
bad boy what I didn't know is that Mima
is home to the rice paddle they Meed it
here about 200 300 years ago and they
carve this out of a zel covry honestly I
have no idea how they physically
constructed in but it is incredible and
in a weird way I kind of want to pick it
up and eat a bowl of rice split although
I suspect it would take a small army to
physically lift this thing incredible
I'm glad they did it I'm glad they made
it only well spent but if the world's
largest wooden rice spoon isn't enough
to move you to your very core then
perhaps you'd prefer to take a quick
walk upstairs to the viewing deck a
secluded spot that's as yet mostly
unknown offering one of the best views
of the island got this view all to
myself of the Hoku Temple Shrine the
beach front the mountains when you get
to take a few minutes to step back and
appreciate it it really is like a
postcard don't miss it come up here and
uh yeah whole place to
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yourself just a small walk from Japan's
most impressive rice serving tool is the
dauin temple considered one of the most
important temples in the country as it
was where famous monk Kashi first
brought esoteric Buddhism to Japan
covered in ornate buildings statues and
Buddhist art with a smell of incense
sticks blowing on the Wind dauan Temple
really is a sight to behold even before
your journey up its over 2,000 steps to
the very top you're greeted with the
almost gibles scene of a sea of jizel
statues meant to protect Travelers 500
cheeky little jizel statues with their
cute Red Hats and their lifelike
Expressions I love it love a good Jor
statue maybe they can help lift that
rice paddle later on come on
guys we uh we sure we want to go to this
Temple let's go with
it this Temple's worth it those
lost I'm almost ashamed to admit this is
my first time at da in Temple at least
this part of it it is really quite
breathtaking it's been here for over
1,200 years and it's said to have like
this eternal flame burning a flame
they've kept going at the summit of the
mountain which un fortunately we're not
going to visit today already done enough
climbing
but honestly I'm not going to lie it's
quite an ostentatious Temple there's
lots of kind of little Buddhas and gizor
statues and shrines and there so many
things dotted around it it's almost a
bit overwhelming but it is magical with
the Mist coming through the forest and
the rain from the trees check it out da
and Temple what a beautiful
place and as you walk around the grounds
of the main Temple you'll also find the
heno kutsu cave home to thousands of
lanterns hanging from the ceiling and 88
Buddha statues meant to represent the 88
temples of the shikaku pilgrimage it's
said that you can even get the blessings
of all the temples here essentially a
sort of pilgrimage speedrun but of
course no trip to MIMA is complete
without visiting it kushima Shrine
itself it's kushima Shrine one of the
three Scenic SES in all of Japan I will
admit it does look better at high tide
than the season but they've just
finished renovating it took 3 years
years originally when they started in
2019 it was only going to take one year
and then Co hit and they were like maybe
we could take a little bit longer maybe
nobody will mind and uh it speaks for
itself striking red Shrine there's a
deer walking straight here rning gosh
unbelievable
unbelievable but let's go and take a
look up close and see what these
Renovations actually look
like I don't think I've ever touched it
before who feel that nice red paint
finish so I mean this shrine's been here
since 1875 or in some way shape or form
for over a thousand years so they had to
renovate it had damage from termites
seawater and even tourists who were like
sticking coins into it treating it like
a big piggy bank it is absolutely
incredible I used to think Mima equals
it kushima but that's simply not the
case today I've seen like there's so
much more to this island going off in
the mountains checking out the shrines
eating lots of street food but uh yeah
it never stops being incredible
definitely worth visiting definitely
worth seeing it's kushima for yourself
and now it's dinner
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time across my many visits to MIMA I've
pretty much seen its Kashima Shrine from
every single angle but today I'm blessed
to see it from not only a brand new
angle but perhaps the greatest angle of
all all right we might have found the
best view of its kushima there is
unfortunately it's very well concealed
hidden on the rooftop of the Hotel this
is ridiculous like you know I was
walking down there earlier completely
oblivious to this like hidden bath on
the roof my God honestly this can't be
beat this is it I wish I could stay in
here all evening it's absurd to be able
to sit here in the hot spring looking
over the Misty Mountains and seeing it
kushima like that it doesn't feel fair I
don't deserve this hands down the best
view of its Kashima
Shrine and some dramatic music to match
I guess that's the 5:00 p.m. music in
Japan they play music when it's 500
p.m. I that or they just want to kick me
out it's time to round off our day by
enjoying a rich kaiseki dinner course at
the hotel being greeted by some of the
finest and freshest ingredients from
around Hiroshima Seafood caught from the
bay and succulent Hiroshima beef
beautiful roast beef now earlier today
we saw the largest rice paddle on the
planet and now I give you the tiniest
micro tomato in the world I mean I love
tomatoes but that's a bit that's quite
small I don't what's the purpose of this
lovely roast beef though micro Tomatoes
aside which are
good it's great though usually when I
come to me a Jima I'm running for the
last Ferry right like running down the
Waterfront like wait stop no today we're
staying on the island it's a bit less
stressful as a result and I can actually
enjoy myself it's a shame I think that
many people just sort of turn up myself
included
speed run to it kushima Shrine take a
photo and then head off again I would
love to come back and spend like a whole
week here especially if there's roast
beef and micro help me in
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you know I thought I'd seen and done
everything in m g I thought I'd
completed it but you know I hadn't seen
the biggest rice spon in the entire
world or the micro tomato you know or
the Shrine of the temple I uh I'm really
glad I came back and saw the island from
another perspective and honestly I think
I could I probably stay here a whole
week being in this bathtub certainly
helps a good bath a good stuff
well guys thanks for joining us on our
epic journey across Hiroshima but what
do we miss let us know in the comments
below and to find out where we visited
and where we stayed on our journey you
can find all the links in the
description box along with this video
including the hotel we stayed in in
downtown Hiroshima and the impressive
cocktail bar on the rooftop deck of the
orizuru tower there's no better place to
see the city at night though may be
avoid mat the Sand's favorite slide
after a few drinks and hopefully it
won't be another 5 years before I'm back
to stuff myself with Hiroshima style
okonomiyaki pancakes
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