Sakakiyama Hachiman Shrine
A Shintō shrine in Akitsu with a sake theme. In the shrine compound is a fine bronze statue of Miura Senzaburō, who devised a method for brewing sake with the soft water of Hiroshima.
SETOUCHI TOURS
Miura Senzaburō
Miura Senzaburō was a Japanese sake brewer whose “Miura method” of brewing sake with soft water, invented in 1887, laid the foundation for the development of the renowned Hiroshima sake. He’s also known as the father of ginjō sake.
Masataka Taketsuru
Taketsuru Masataka, known to his friends as Massan, was a brewer and distiller from Takehara. He’s known as the founder of Japan’s whisky industry and Nikka Whisky.
Taketsuru Sake Brewery
The museum displays materials related to the local salt and sake industry, and exhibits related to the city’s people, history, and culture.
Fukuyama Castle
An impressively recreated castle keep with excellent Shinkansen access.
Innoshima Island
The second island on the Shimanami Kaidō on the Hiroshima side.
Museum of History and Folklore
The museum displays materials related to the local salt and sake industry, and exhibits related to the city’s people, history, and culture.
Saihō-ji Temple
A temple with a fine view of Takehara’s old town from its vermillion Kannon Hall.
Sumiyoshi Shrine
This small Shintō shrine recalls the economic development of Onomichi.
Ushitora Shrine
A large Shintō shrine under the cable car to Senkō-ji Temple.