Kinkoinari Shrine Okumiya — Local services in Hiroshima

A very out of the way shrine, but one of my favourite tourist destinations in Hiroshima. We had just finished seeing all of the must see sights in Hiroshima, and had some time to kill before our train took us back to Kyoto, so we decided to check out a walking track that was shown on a tourist map I was given at the train station. It was a bit difficult to find, but luckily there was a kind local who directed us to the start of the walking trail leading up to the shrine. It is a long, steep walk up a lot of stairs to reach this shrine, but the views are spectacular. I also felt a certain sense of adventure while climbing to the top as there werent any other tourists around, because it is so out of the way. This trek, along with witnessing some locals praying at various points along the track, really added to my whole experience of a new and different foreign country. Overall, I really enjoyed the hour long adventure of finding this mysterious shrine, and would definitely recommend it to any other...

Kinkoinari Shrine Okumiya is a hidden gem tucked high up on Mt. Futaba, offering a serene and mystical experience for those willing to make the climb. Reaching the shrine requires a long hike up a steep trail with many steps, so good shoes and some stamina are essential. The effort pays off with a peaceful atmosphere, panoramic views of Hiroshima, and a sense of quiet reverence. This shrine is part of a pilgrimage route and is less touristy, giving visitors a more local and spiritual feel. Entry is free, and the surrounding forest adds to the shrine’s...

This shrine is part of the Futabanosato walking trail. If you climb through all 433 steps in the forest, then the Peace Pagoda is another five minutes walk away. It's a quiet hike through the woods, very atmospheric. From the top, you can see the Seto Inland Sea and some of its ...