Touring the beautiful autumn-time scenery
Would you like to visit beautiful spots around Hiroshima/Setouchi by staying at Grand Prince Hotel Hiroshima? There are a lot of good places to see fall foliage in Hiroshima Prefecture, from famous tourist spots to hidden gems. Please enjoy the fall season at its peak.
～ Map of the scenic spots in the surrounding areas ～
①Momijidani Park
②Gokurakujiyama
③Nukui Dam
④Miyamakyo
⑤Sandankyo
⑥Kosanji
①Momijidani Park
About 26 minutes on a high-speed ferry from the pier in front of the hotel + about a 20-minute walk
You only need to travel a short distance from the Itsukushima Shrine to see autumn scenery that is worthy of the name.
The roughly 700 vibrantly colored Japanese maples make for an awe-inspiring sight.
※ Autumn leaves : Mid November ～ End of November ※
②Gokurakujiyama
About 60 minutes by car from the hotel
From the lookout point on the Gokuraku-ji Temple , you can gaze across the Seto Inland Sea.
This is a great place to see the whole mountain adorned with colorful mountain maples and Japanese maples.
※ Autumn leaves : Early November ～ Mid November ※
③Nukui Dam
About 75 minutes by car from the hotel
The Nukui Dam is the tallest arch dam in western Japan.
Here, you can look down onto the breathtaking sight of fall foliage reflected on the surface of Ryuki Lake (the reservoir created by the Nukui Dam).
※ Autumn leaves : Early November ～ Mid November ※
④Miyamakyo
About 75 minutes by car from the hotel
The numerous large and small waterfalls arranged across this short 1-km long trail create a continuously changing scenic landscape.
Let the myriad waterfalls and beautiful foliage cleanse your mind.
※ Autumn leaves : End of October ～ Early November ※
⑤Sandankyo
About 70 minutes by car from the hotel
A gentle stream filled with clean water flows through this fantastical canyon.
The scenery, which is like a shan sui painting come to life, can be enjoyed on foot or from a ferry.
※ Autumn leaves : End of October ～ Mid November ※
⑥Kosanji
1)About 105 minutes by car from the hotel
2)About 80 minutes by a train from Hiroshima Station + about a 30 minutes on a ferry from Mihara Port + about a 10 minute walk
This is the only place where you can enjoy the beautiful interchange of fall foliage and dazzling architecture.
※ Autumn leaves : Mid November ～ Early December ※
