Events

TAKEHARA KAKIGORI DIARY

Area:
Central Area (Historic Townscape District & More)
Date:Saturday, July 25, 2026 - Saturday, October 31, 2026
No translations[8] for 季節・キーワード:
  • Summer
  • Takehara Shaved Ice Diary
  • Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings

Takehara Summer Festival Fireworks Display

Area:
Central Area (Historic Townscape District & More)
Date:Saturday, August 29, 2026
No translations[8] for 季節・キーワード:
  • Summer

Model Routes

Take it easy—an island getaway.

Area:
Eastern Area (Okunoshima and Tadanoumi Districts)
Course: 1-night, 2-day course

Recommended Season: Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Featured Spots

Old Folk House Cafés: Keeping the Lights Burning Along the Historic Streets

No. # 01
Category:
  • Eat & Drink

Area:
café Nekoya / rulé -1648-
Keyword:
  • Cafes & Coffee Shops
  • Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings

A heart skipping a beat in pale pink. Come see Takehara’s cherry blossoms that herald spring.

No. # 02
Category:
  • Feel

Area:
A tour of Takehara's cherry blossoms
Keyword:
  • Cherry Blossom Viewing Spots
  • Surrounding Areas
  • Preservation District for Groups of Historic Buildings
  • Takehara Scenic Spots

Drawn in by the aroma of freshly baked bread. A tour of Takehara’s bakeries

No. # 03
Category:
  • Eat & Drink

Area:
Blessing Bread Workshop Ryu Ryu / Murakami Bakery

Reserve Section

About Takehara

Takehara City in Hiroshima Prefecture, is a town that's always full of smiles.
Walking through the vibrant streets of this merchant town that prospered with its salt production and sake brewing industries, you can't help but feel the peace and tranquility. But when you take the ferry over to Okunoshima, the "Rabbit Island," beyond the adorable rabbits, you'll find the remains of old artillery batteries and other ruins, a reminder of the war, standing as a silent reminder.
Come experience the depth of the story of Takehara; a story that can only be uncovered by seeing both the town's darkness and its light.

A map of Hiroshima Prefecture. Takehara City, located in the center, is highlighted in dark green, and its location relative to surrounding major landmarks (the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, Yamato Museum, Onomichi City, Shimanami Kaido) is shown.

Dive Deeper into Takehara

Dive Deeper into Takehara

Help give the beautiful scenery and culture of this town a bright future. Your involvement can help weave a new story for Takehara.