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Events /experiences

Recommended courses

Tomonoura has many events and experiences! For all of Tomonoura’ s events,
check out our website!

MarchMay

See the sights of Tomonoura from the recommended courses!

Temples and Shrines Course

A Relaxed Walking Course“Tomo-ko” bus stop

“Tomonoura” bus stop

(Tomotetsu bus)

(Tomotetsu bus)

Approx. 5 minute walk1

Tomo Townscape Doll Festival

Taichoro (Fukuzenji Temple)

Approx. 1 minute walk1

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Watch a fish haul as a group of fishermen on fishing boats track
down, net and haul in, in one single swoop, a school of red sea
bream. This local fishing technique boasts 380 years of spirit
and muscle.

Period: Late February to mid-March
Site: All across Tomo

Period: Early to mid-May
Site: Offshore of Sensuijima IslandApprox. 2 minute walk

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Enpukuji Temple

Residence of the Ota Family

Otebi Shinto Ritual

At this seasonal tradition that signals the beginning of summer
in Setouchi, fireworks add to the atmosphere that is so uniqueto Tomonoura. Before the display, local residents and children
perform traditional Japanese “Aiya-bushi” entertainment.

Three giant torches (called Otebi) approximately 150kg in weight are carried up
a series of shrine steps to the hall of worship in a display of fortitude andpassion for tradition. This Shinto ritual of fire that colors a single summer nightorange and red in Tomonoura is one of Japan’ s three great fire festivals.

Period: Last Saturday of May
Site: All across Tomo (Launch site: Bentenjima Island)

Period: Night before the second Sunday of July
Site: Nunakuma Shrine

Sanyo Expressway

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22Approx. 3 minute walk4JoyatoJoyatoBus route between
Fukuyama Station andTomo-ko (approx. 30 min.)A place tofeel Japanese History

Sensuijima Island
Momoshima Island

Approx. 10 minute walk5

Ioji Temple and Taishiden

Taichoro (Fukuzenji Temple)

Abuto Kannon(Bandaiji Temple Kannondo)

Tashima Island

Approx. 8 minute walk

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Seto Inland Sea

Yokoshima Island

Hashirijima Island

Hiroshima Free Wi-Fi Access Area

Experience sea kayaking
Enjoy the unique scenery of Tomonoura from the waters of thebeautiful Seto Inland Sea. Calm waves ensure that even
beginners can enjoy this seafaring challenge.

Approx. 5 minute walk

Approx. 15 minute walk

“Tomo-ko” bus stop

(Tomotetsu bus)

“Tomo-ko” bus stopTokyo
Prior reservations
required

Sado

Shin-Osaka
Hiroshima

Kurashiki
Gasuten Tempura is a Tomonoura specialty
fish-paste product that is made by mashing small fish
hauled from the Seto Inland Sea together with theirbones and kneading the contents with burdock andthen frying the patty-shaped ingredients. The namecomes from its bony texture (gasugasu in Japanese).
Enjoy the distinctive texture and savory taste.

Why not take a stroll around a
Japanese garden wearing a kimono?
An obi belt tied in the form ofFukuyama City’ s flower the “rose,” isa kimono experience unique toFukuyama.

“ K o t o” is a t r adi t i o na l J a p a ne s emusical instrument symbolizing thedragon. Please experience the soundof Fukuyama, Japan’ s largest kotoproduction center.

For details, check out our website.

Why not experience tea ceremony inthe st ately and historical Fukuju
Kaikan? Learn the rules of etiquette,
make yourself a bowl of tea, andenjoy Japanese confectionery
together with your tea.

Approx. 1 hr.

Approx. 30 min.

JROnomichin Tempurasa uteFukuyama Station

Approx. 3 hr. 40 min.

Approx. 20 min.

Taxi standFukuyama Station

Why not make contact with the Japanese spirit at Fukuju Kaikan, a 5
minute walk from JR Fukuyama Station? Experience Japanese culture
including wearing Kimono and Sado (tea ceremony), while viewing aJapanese garden and the natural scenery of Fukuyama Castle.

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Bus terminal in front of Fukuyama Station(Tomotetsu bus)

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Approx. 15 minute walk

Approx. 2 minute walk

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Rekishi Minzoku Shiryoukan

Experience

Homeishu is a Japanese liqueur made from
16 kinds of spices having a history ofabout 350 years, and brewed exclusively inTomonoura. Nowadays, it is made by justfour breweries in Tomonoura, and each
brewery has its own distinct taste. Why
not make a comparison taste?

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StationGreen Line(driving course)

Fukuyama Tomonoura Bentenjima
Island Fireworks Display

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Nunakuma Shrine

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After experiencing making this local favorite by hand from theinstruction of friendly craftsmen, savor the taste of Taichikuwa,
a traditional specialty having been handed down in Tomonoura
for generations.

TokyoOsakaApprox. 10 minute walkFor
Hiroshima

Experience making Taichikuwa(fish sausage)

Kyoto

FukujuKaikanFukuyama Castle

JulyExperience

Hiroshima

Tomonoura Taiami Sea Bream
Netting FestivalShops, ryokan (Japanese style inns), and machiya (traditional woodentownhouses) on the streets of Tomonoura exhibit Hina dolls having been
handed down generation after generation. You can see treasured Hinadolls that were created during the Edo period through the Meiji period.

MayFukuyama

Platform No. 5Information
Bound for “Tomo-ko”

NApprox. 30 min.

Tomotetsu busCarApprox. 30 min.

FukuyamaHigashi ICTomonoura

Approx. 35 min.

Fukuyama Tourist
Information Center

availablein English☎ 084-922-2869 ServiceJR Fukuyama Station, 30-1, Sannomaru-cho,
Fukuyama, Hiroshima
Hours: 9:00am - 6:30pm Closed: Dec. 29 – Jan. 3

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