Photogenic spots that will make you want to take pictures

Setonaikai National Park "Mount Noro" is a collective name for several mountains centered around Mount Zendana, 839m above sea level, where there is a triangulation point, and is a highland area. This is a historic place where Kobo Daishi is said to have practiced asceticism, and it has a Chugoku Nature Trail with log stairs, hiking trails, and promenades, and near the peak there is a campsite and a lodge famous for its spring azaleas. From the peak you can see the beauty of the Seto Inland Sea's many islands, and it is especially popular for its beautiful sunsets. The promenade around the 8th station is also a great photo spot, with a sea of rocks lined with huge volcanic boulders and oddly shaped rocks, and seasonal plants such as cherry blossoms, autumn leaves, and camellias.

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Address: 5502-37 Itayasu, Kawajiri-cho, Kure City (Noro Kogen Lodge)

Parking available (free) ※Noro Kogen Lodge Parking Lot

This 90m-wide strait between the mainland and Kurahashi Island was opened by Taira no Kiyomori. There is a legend that on the last day of construction, Kiyomori used a fan to invite back the setting sun, completing the work. Currently, there are two red bridges across the bridge: Ondo Bridge, which opened in 1961, and the Second Ondo Bridge, which opened in 2013. Ondo Bridge was the first in Japan to use spiral viaduct technology, and the sight of ships passing under the bridge is spectacular. In addition, at Ondo no Seto Park on the mainland, about 2,300 cherry trees bloom from early March to early April, and about 8,300 azaleas bloom from late April to early May, creating a spectacular sight against the red bridge and the blue sea.

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Address: Kegoya, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture

Located on Kami-Kamagari Island, famous for its mandarin orange cultivation, this 400m-long white sand beach with green pines opens out in a large arc facing south. It has also been selected as one of Japan's 100 best beaches, and is crowded with people swimming in the summer. You can take romantic photos with the calm Seto Inland Sea as a backdrop for the sunrise and sunset. At the Kamagari B&G Marine Center in Kure City, there are plenty of activities such as kayaking and SUP. Kenmin-no-hama also has an observatory, tennis courts, restaurants, natural hot springs, and accommodation, so it is recommended to relax after taking photos.

*This was chosen as a filming location for the movie "The Balloon That Can't Fly."

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Address: 7605 Oura, Kamagari-cho, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture

Telephone number 0823-66-1177

Business hours: 9:00-17:00 (open until 21:00 if there is a reservation)

Closed on Tuesdays and New Year's holidays

Parking: 500 cars (free)

This beach is located in the southern part of Shimokamagari Island, and the 200m-long pure white beach stands out against the blue sea and sky. The clear, shallow waters are also recommended for sunrise and sunset. From the Kannondaira Promenade behind the beach, you can see the beach beyond the green trees, and one idea is to take photos from the observation deck along the way. The old-style cottages next to the beach have hearths and stoves, making for a unique way to take photos. There is also a campsite, so you can try your hand at taking outdoor-themed photos under the starry sky.

Cottage Kajigahama (reservation required)

Closed: January 1st to January 3rd and December 29th to December 31st

Check-in 14:00 / Check-out 10:00

Paid camping period (reservations required): 3rd Sunday in June to August 31st

Outside of the above periods, no reservation is required for free admission.

*Even during free admission periods, please make a reservation in advance if congestion is expected, such as during Golden Week.

There may be a fee of approximately

*This was chosen as a filming location for the movie "The Balloon That Can't Fly."

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Address: 839-16 Shimojima, Shimo-Kamagari-cho, Kure City (Kajigahama Beach)

Phone number: 0823-70-8151 (Cottage Kajigahama)

Business hours: 8:30-17:00 (reception hours)

Parking: Approximately 60 cars (free)

Looking up from downtown Kure, Haigamine stands tall at 737m above sea level, the second highest point in Kure after Mt. Noro. There is a round white weather radar at the observation deck at the summit, which serves as a landmark from the foot of the mountain. As an independent peak, you can enjoy a 360-degree view from the peak, and especially from the south, you can see the mountain slope to the foot of the mountain, the city of Kure, and the Seto Inland Sea beyond, creating a dynamic landscape. At night, the night view of Kure city spreads out before you, and it is said to be one of the three most beautiful night views in Japan. There is also a legend that if the lights on the road read "Kure", couples will be united. This is a spot where you can take wonderful photos any time of the day, from the refreshing blue sea in the daytime, to the sky turning crimson to violet at dusk, to the starry night view of Kure.

*It has been chosen as a filming location for the movie "The Blood of Wolves."

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Address: Tochiharacho, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture