Serene Seaside City Scenery,
and the Enduring Dream of World Peace

Situated in the heart of the Chugoku-Shikoku region, Hiroshima Prefecture is a land rich in natural beauty and historical heritage alike.

Recognized the world over as a symbol of peace, Hiroshima sits on the gorgeous Seto Inland Sea coast and welcomes all who visit with a stirring warmth and hospitality.

Connecting Past to Future, Tourist to Community: Nipponia Hotel Takehara Saltworks Town

Consisting of three converted historic buildings and offering a stay experience that strives to convey the charm of local life, NIPPONIA HOTEL Takehara Saltworks Town merges seamlessly with the traditional townscape of Takehara Townscape Conservation Area.

Its manager Miki Horie, who moved here from beyond Hiroshima Prefecture, cherishes Takehara as her adopted hometown, and works to impart the town’s history, culture, and charm to guests at the hotel.

Takehara Redux: A Sixth-generation Sake Brewery Breathes New Life into this Historic Town

The sake brewing industry of Takehara city owes its development to the area’s excellent groundwater and abundant brewer’s rice.

Yoshifumi Fujii is the chairman and fifth generation proprietor of the region’s long-running Fujii Sake Brewery. Today, Fujii also serves as the chairman of the Takehara Tourism Association, spearheading major efforts to revitalize the region through his twin passions for historical tradition and modern innovation. Thanks to his bold and visionary drive, a new age is dawning in Takehara.

Most Scenic of all the Seto Seaside Towns – An Interview with Takehara’s Gentle Keeper

The people of Takehara are hard at work maintaining their beautiful and historic townscape filled with historic buildings lining peaceful streets laid out in harmony with the surrounding nature.

The particularly well-preserved Takehara Townscape Conservation Area is a product of these efforts, and it is here that Reiko Kitamaru runs her shop while also serving as vice chair of the Takehara Conservation Society. Kitamaru is motivated by a deep and abiding affection for and pride in her hometown.

Itineraries to Inspire You

[1night] Stay in an Onomichi Ryokan and Tour a Local Sake Brewery: A Soothing Journey into History and Sake