Fukuyama’s AttractionsFukuyama
Enjoy the culture of Fukuyama and the Seto Inland Sea with Fukuyama Castle as your backdrop.
With the calming sounds of the Seto Inland Sea and beautiful scenery of lush greenery, Fukuyama is a historic city that has attracted people since ancient times. With Fukuyama Castle as its base, Fukuyama offers various ways to enjoy your time, such as a gourmet trip to taste fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, or a cultural stroll through the historic townscape.
Fukuyama Castle Town retains a strong sense of history and atmosphere and is the result of urban development centered around the castle. Here you can live that history. Dotted with teahouses, sake breweries, ancient temples, traditional crafts and local culture, the entire town feels like a timeless art museum, making a Fukuyama Castle Town visit, a truly unique experience
DiningMeal
Dining with the Fukuyama Castle Stay become special moments, feature the finest of Fukuyama’s unique gourmet cuisine.The dishes combine the rich seafood of the Seto Inland Sea with fresh locally grown mountain produce and ingredients and are served as a special treat tailored to the day and the moment. Our chefs are well versed in the local ingredients, and recreate for you the banquet cuisine of the castle lords, preparing course after course of visually gorgeous dishes and delicate flavors. Enjoy a luxurious banquet fit for a castle lord in the Tsukimi Yagura, in this unique and precious experience found only in Fukuyama.
ActivitiesActivity
Private Noh Performance (Oyudono Bathhouse)
After an explanation of the program, the dignified and beautiful Noh performance begins, and the guest is transported back to ancient Japan. The solemn, resonant songs and dances, the story, the masks, costumes and music will move your heart. Discovering the essence of this ancient art is a profound experience.
Samurai Experience (Fukuyama Castle Park)
In traditional Japanese samurai attire, learn sword etiquette, sword usage and forms, just like a real samurai. After the experience, you’ll receive a certificate and commemorative photograph. Experience Japan's world-class samurai spirit.
Tea Ceremony (Fukuju Kaikan Hall)
Simply enjoy the experience or try your hand at making the tea yourself in a tea ceremony, held in a classical tearoom with hanging scrolls and flowers while dressed in traditional Japanese kimono. A tranquil cup of tea while gazing at the historic Japanese garden adds an extra magical touch to your stay at Fukuyama Castle. A tea ceremony at Fukuju Kaikan is a rare opportunity to appreciate the true beauty of Japan.
Walking the streets of Tomonoura
Tomonoura retains much of its historical townscape. Enjoy Tomonoura’s history and culture with all five senses, enjoying the aroma of Fukuyama's specialty Homeishu at a sake brewery, observing the skills of the excellent blacksmiths, or enjoying a sightseeing boat ride enveloped by the fresh sea breeze.
Experience Sutra Copying and Zen Meditation (Shinsho-ji Temple)
The shakyo sutra copying experience allows you to eliminate the distractions of daily life and immerse yourself in tranquility, quietly copying the Hannya Shingyo Heart Sutra. As in zazen, re-harmonize your heart and soul. As lord of Fukuyama Castle for a day, this is a valuable, cultural experience allowing you to face your mind.
Regional SightseeingTourism
TomonouraTomonoura
Overview
A port town facing the Seto Inland Sea. Famous as a scenic spot with a beautiful coastline and Edo period townscape.
Attractions
Enjoy history and culture at Taichoro, a Nationally Important Cultural Property, traditional townscapes, and a tour of the local specialty Homeishu sake brewery.
Shinshoji Zen Museum and Gardens
Overview
This Zen temple located on the outskirts of Fukuyama has elements of a modern art museum, and offers a full program of Zen experiences, including sutra copying and Zen meditation.
Attractions
The vast grounds are dotted with stunning dry landscape gardens and artworks. A peaceful place to spend some time.
Rose Park
Overview
Known as the City of Roses, Fukuyama has roses planted across the city. The symbolic Rose Park is home to 5,500 rose bushes of some 280 varieties.
Attractions
During the rose season in spring and autumn, beautiful, colorful roses can be enjoyed. The Rose Festival held every May, draws many tourists
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