60 days in Hiroshima Prefecture Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Takehara: Mt. Kannomineyama (in Osakikamijima-cho) and Mihara (Mt. Shirotaki, Mihara Castle Park, &more).

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Manchester, UK to Takehara is an approximately 21-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Manchester to Takehara, you'll lose 9 hours due to the time zone difference. In December, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can drive to Fukuyama.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Fukuyama: Sera-cho (Hattabara Dam & Sera Kogen Farm Land), Koishiki (in Fuchu) and Onomichi (Setoda Municipal History & Folklore Museum, Kosanji Temple, &more). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Fukuzen-ji Temple, don't miss a visit to Susanoo Shrine, step off the mainland to explore Sensui Island, and walk around Tomo Park.

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You can drive from Takehara to Fukuyama in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can drive to Miyoshi.

Change things up with these side-trips from Miyoshi: Fuchu (Sirakabe no Machinami & Joge Garo), Akitakata (Nodogoe Park, Haji Dam Cycling Terminal, &more) and Shobara (Bihoku Hillside Park, Taishaku Valley, &more).

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You can drive from Fukuyama to Miyoshi in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Akiota-cho.

Change things up with these side-trips from Akiota-cho: Akitakada Municipal History Museum (in Akitakata) and Kitahiroshima-cho (Mt. Garyu, Lake Hijiri, &more).

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Miyoshi to Akiota-cho. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in January, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) so you can go by car to Hiroshima.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hiroshima: Higashihiroshima (Fukubijin Sake Breweries, Saijo, &more), Hatsukaichi (Itsukushima Gekijyo, Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall, &more) and Kure (Hokaikan, JMSDF Kure Museum, &more). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Peace Memorial Park - Hiroshima, admire the masterpieces at Hiroshima Museum of Art, step into the grandiose world of Hiroshima Castle, and pause for some photo ops at Children's Peace Monument.

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Drive from Akiota-cho to Hiroshima in 1.5 hours. In January, daily temperatures in Hiroshima can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.