Hiroshima: A city worth more than a day trip!

We visited Hiroshima a year ago and felt very strongly about how people should spend their time there. While we still believe that, the truth is we totally fell in love with beautiful, modern Hiroshima. We returned to explore other things to do, if you want to stay here more than one day (and you should!). Don't miss the end, where things unexpectedly come full circle.
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In case you like skipping around:
00:00 We're back!
00:42 Hiroshima Castle
02:58 Hiroshima Gokoku Shrine
04:28 Shukkeien Garden
06:18 Bill might fanboy
07:38 Mazda Factory Tour
10:06 Okonomiyaki
12:16 Day 2
12:49 Mitaki-Dera Temple
15:17 Hiking Mt Sokayama - B Path
19:04 First viewpoint!
22:35 Second viewpoint!
23:30 A Path (return)
25:36 Incredible bamboo grove
28:37 Hiroshima speaks again
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[@user-xt8cs2nv9s]

I live in Hiroshima City. I think that people in Hiroshima who are at all interested in cars are very interested in new cars and model changes regarding Mazda, an automobile manufacturer whose headquarters is in Hiroshima. Compared to the world's top manufacturer Toyota, Mazda is a small manufacturer in terms of both company size and global market share, but I'm honestly happy to hear that you are all Mazda fans. I once owned a new first-generation Roadster. It's a wonderful memory.

[@n7d2]

三滝に行かれたんですね。 親戚のお墓がありますが 上まで登った事はありませんでした。マツダミュージアムも 地元ですがなかなか行きません。今度行ってみよう。ご紹介してくれてありがとう😊

[@kei07210]

前回あなた方が宮島へ訪問した時、島々の景観の美しさを教えてくれました。 私は普段見ている瀬戸内海の魅力を、改めて感じることが出来ました。本当にありがとうございます。 そして今回は、さらに広島の魅力を発信して下さって感謝しています！ 視野を広く持ち、多くを知る事が、どれほど人生を豊かにしてくれるのかを、シェアして下さり嬉しいです。 あなた方の旅は、幸せの種まきの様です🌱🌱

[@kei07210]

もしも東京方面へ行くのなら、鎌倉には必ず行くことをおすすめします。 奈良・京都・鎌倉は日本の首都だった都市なので、歴史的な遺構が手厚く保存されています！

[@richardsoane6192]

Great to see you guys back in Japan, your last visit here was very moving but this is on another level compared to many others with your additional insight into Hiroshima.. Have to say you are ahead of those pesky One Pack Wanders, keep it up ......Richard

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thank you so much, Richard! We genuinely fell in love with Hiroshima last time and realized we wanted to encourage people to go there for more than just one day. It's an amazing city! 😊

[@kevlarcardhouse252]

I'm so glad you made this video. I ended up having the exact same experience: I was there for a quick stop to see the museum and go to Miyajima, and ended up falling in love with the city. The peace park is majestic and its such a beautiful city to explore, and you have way less tourists than most others in the region.

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Exactly!! The city has so much to offer - we really fell in love with it. 😊

[@traveltheworld102]

After watching your original very touching video on Hiroshima, we had to add it to our itinerary - so glad we did. Peace park was an unforgettable, moving experience. This newest video makes me want to return - we've travelled a lot, but Japan holds a special place for us. Thank you for creating such insightful videos without all the typical youtuber hype.

[@user-xp6fv1wd4p]

三滝に来られたんですね！？ 子どもの頃、近くに住んでいたので、ここの山でよく遊んでました。

[@carolynthompson6518]

Thank you for sharing. I absolutely love Hiroshima. My accommodation was on Miyajima Island and I stayed in a Ryokan. Magical

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

We would LOVE to go back and stay on Miyajima! I bet it's very special in the evening and early morning. 😍😊

[@carolynthompson6518]

@@TalesFromOurPocket It is very special. I honestly had the best sleep in my entire life in the Ryokan - funny experience as they have a curfew of 9pm Hadn’t had one of those since I was 16 yo

[@user-lj5mq3fc9t]

I am so so so happy that you two came to Hiroshima again!! And I am so grateful that you introduced my hometown, Hiroshima, with such wonderful footage. I'm glad that this trip was full of smiles. Please come again!!

[@user-ne6mo6qq7t]

広島旅行良いなあ 美味しいものもあるし、観光するところもあるし、街の規模がちょうど良いんだよ

[@teruteru8718]

ようこそ広島へ 三滝寺は私も大好きな場所です。 初めて訪れた時には広島市内にこんな素晴らしい場所があることに驚きました。 秋の紅葉も素晴らしいですが、夏は市街地と比べて気温が低くて新緑から蝉の声が岩に染みる感じです。 本堂までの歩道沿いには小川が流れて周辺には仏像があり心が洗われる場所です。 三滝寺は敢えて観光案内をしていないようです。

[@cappaman73]

I absolutely love Hiroshima and the surroundings. Thank you for returning and showing even more of this beautiful area ❤

[@wengkiong]

It's funny how you guys are constantly fighting between filming fascinating footage vs catching the next train 🤣enjoyable video!

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

It's an ongoing battle! 😂😂 There's never enough time - but it gives us reasons to return. ❤️

[@love-wn4wv]

必要で無い様なダムでも必要なダムも有ります。砂防ダムは日本では非常に必要です。災害の時下流に住む人々を助ける役目が有ります。山奥ならなおさら必要です。必要の無いダムも確かにあるけど、必要なダムも多いし大切に守っていく必要が有ります。

[@user-ht7ld5dy3b]

なかなかディープな広島観光で、嬉しいです。

[@yfllll]

Quick fyi, just starting to watch! The English subtitles (not sure about the rest) seem to be the sleeper train subtitles instead of the ones for this video

[@Teraken37]

Welcome back!! I am so glad you guys are having fun in Hiroshima. As I watched your video, I have decided to go to Micchan in this weekend. Okonomiyaki looked so nice! I can't wait for having Beer and Okonomiyaki.

[@JKSelect]

I was born and raised in Hiroshima. I think your videos bring out the good aspects of this place beautifully and well. Hiroshima is certainly a city with a dark side to its history. However, I know that there is another side to this city, such as it has many beautiful places you went, warm people, and modern new buildings. Many people only learn about Hiroshima in history textbooks, but your videos introduce the other, living side of Hiroshima, not just the historical one, and provide many KZbin viewers with the opportunity to learn about it. And I'm glad about that. Thank you,, Also close to Miyajima is Imoseno of Falls. You can go there by car, but it's a big local waterfall. It's beautiful and one of my favorite local spots. If you get a chance you come back here, you can see :)

[@comofue6000]

Thanks for posting nice vids. You both have a lot of energy !!

[@yfllll]

Wow stunning footage! Would love to go one day

[@anndixon5330]

Another outstanding video! The music for this video is perfect! I love the views and especially love your message at the end ❤

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thank you!! ❤️❤️

[@kipmax6556]

The shrine in the Hiroshima castle grounds was originally located quite near the hypocenter. In fact, one of the tori gates (the one nearest the road entrance, not the one visible in your video) withstood the blast and is visible in some pictures of the hypocenter. Just a hundred meters or so from Shima Hospital. It was later relocated to its current location. I've lived in or around Hiroshima for 40 years and only discovered this fact a couple years ago.

[@Maya-Alexdog]

Fabulous thank you. Ps we have bamboo in North Carolina

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

I saw some, near Charleston!! We don't have any in MN. 😢😂

[@user-sr7ye6zi7s]

広島県からだと、宮島方面を経由して岩国まで行かれるのも良いかも。ハイキングが好きなら、三段峡も良いですよ😊

[@mylahbarreto5265]

Loving all the new and technical aspects of your vlog!

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Thank you so much!! That means a lot. ❤️😊

[@jasmijnnicolaes1539]

Loved the video ❤ really wanted to go back to japan more now!

[@user-ne9wn5or6u]

三龍寺、私も大好きな場所です🐉

[@user-ro2py8uf4q]

本当は三段峡を見てほしいけど、バスで行くとメチャクチャ時間がかかるし難しいですね。

[@ClubKoala0301]

Hello💜 I live in Hiroshima✌️ I'm glad you like it here, and yes, 1 day is not enough time to spend in Hiroshima😅 Have a great day🌸🐨💕✨

[@user-qb7rd4jo6e]

ようこそ広島へ❤

[@miami5am]

Wow! Welcome to Hiroshima!!! Believe or not, I'm from Hiroshima and attended the school right next to Shukkeien garden!!! I know the location is incredible. I will go home this November. Can't wait! Thanks for sharing your experience. Such a great video!

[@ek4685]

ようこそ広島へ！知らなかったとは思いますが縮景園は原則飲食禁止なのでこれから行く予定の方はご注意ください。 旅行者から見る地元はとても新鮮で楽しいです。

[@barryharfenes7821]

I would add a third day and visit Mayajima!

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

We agree! We went there on our first trip and would very highly recommend it.

[@tomo-ec5vk]

広島を好きになってくださりありがとうございます❤また遊びに来てください！

[@chie8324]

広島市に住んでいます。とても美しい都市です。以前、キティちゃん新幹線に乗車されていたご夫妻かしら?!　私はまだそれに乗ってないのですよ～　何度も東京に行っているのに💧

[@TL243]

Hope you revisit 🇹🇼‼️

[@pit5586]

I'm jealous of Japan's good air quality. Although I can't go there, I'm thankful that I was able to experience it indirectly through a video. Hope you have a happy trip(korean, translator)

[@user-cu1kk2wc4c]

次は是非、信州(長野県)に来てください😊✌️ 上高地、国宝松本城、美ヶ原高原、塩尻市木曽平沢地区の木曽漆器、安曇野市のワサビなど、オススメがてんこ盛りですご飯🍚🍚🍚😆 特に上高地の絶景と清流に癒され楽しんで頂けましたら幸いです😌✌️

[@user-wt6cv8fy5o]

広島に来て下さりありがとうございます！また来て下さいね！

[@Haru-dc3jj]

👍✨✨✨

[@BB-yi6qn]

Do you think cities in Asian countries, such as Tokyo, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Seoul, Taipei, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Manila and Jakarta, are more developed than American cities?

[@user-xb1qd1bq9c]

縮景園に行かれてランチされたのですか？ 飲食物の持ち込みは禁止されている場合があるのでご注意を！ 確か、縮景園もご遠慮くださいとなってたような、、、？

[@user-iv6xk5qk4u]

🥺🦌は見られました？ あとは広島カープも

[@Aegisjapan]

Shukkeien Garden(1620) Eating and drinking is prohibited

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

Shoot! We didn't see any signs about it - we must have missed them. 😞 We do try to be careful!

[@texasshuji]

@@TalesFromOurPocket Don't worry so much. I checked the English and Japanese web pages of Shukkeien Garden, but neither mentioned any prohibition of eating or drinking on its premises. Drinking alcoholic beverages is prohibited in most garden parks in Japan; however, soft drinks, water, and lunch boxes or (light) snacks are not in many of them. If they are ever banned (except for during the covid outbreak when the majority of garden parks in Japan banned bringing lunch in) , how come some foods are on sale at some shops/tea house（茶屋）or vending machines within the premises? Why are some popular bento shops near the garden entrance (out of the premises)? I want to read the official statement on their website or similar evidence, clearly mentioning the banning of bring-in lunch or any prohibition of drinking non-alcoholic beverages in their premise. Banning would certainly cause dehydration, especially on hot days. Besides, many locals say, on SNS and their blogs, that in Shukkeien Garden they enjoyed having lunch they brought in, and so apparently there are many locals who brings in lunch with them to Shukkeien Garden. This garden banned bring-in lunch only temporarily in 2021 due to Covid outbreak.

[@user-lz8po3pe8m]

字幕付きと言っておきながら、なぜ字幕が付いてない？

[@TalesFromOurPocket]

字幕があります。字幕を再生するには、字幕ボタンを押す必要がある場合があります。😊

[@kg6156]

広島通だ。高段上級者

[@user-je5nv6ew4i]

日本に来るのは大歓迎だからいつでもきな

[@merongmahawangsa9240]

Yes the city which you guys drop an atomic bomb...what an irony....

[@kevlarcardhouse]

These people didn't exist 79 years ago when that happened hope that helps.

[@seafirst1]

Be aware of the foods in Japan. We send back many from products from Japan because of cesium and radioactivity . Breast cancer and cancer of the blood patients have been increased a lot in Japan.

[@user-dy7uh4dc7u]

Are you korean?

[@user-cc4to6sb8q]

It's false information.

[@honndawakenomikoto]

Please don't become a sad and stupid nation.