Stroll along the streets of the historic town of Tomonoura
In the port town of Tomonoura enjoy the Edo period atmosphere along the streets with shops that have been renovated from old buildings. Here is our recommended route to enjoy strolling through town visiting the most popular locations and shops.
Enjoy a blissful time at a cafe with views of the ferries
Stop at a cafe on the second floor of the ferry terminal connecting Tomonoura and Sensuijima. Relax with a wonderful view from the window while enjoying drip coffee or Hiroshima brand orange juice.
Outlook Cafe & Gallery SHION
Address/ Municipal Ferry 2F, 623-5 Tomo, Tomo-cho, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima
TEL/ +81-84-982-2116
→ Outlook Cafe & Gallery SHION
Breathtaking beauty! A fascinating view from Fukuzenji Taichou-rou
Fukuzenji Taichōrō, a reception hall of a temple Fukuzenji, stands on a hill with a massive ishigaki (stone wall). This is a perfect example of the beautiful scenery of Tomonoura.
Enjoy the panoramic view while sitting on tatami mats in the hall. You will see the splendid scenery through the window, framed like a picture..
Fukuzenji Temple
Address/ 2 Tomo, Tomo-cho, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima
Tel/ +81-84-982-2705
→ Taichou-rou – Stunning Scenery and Sutra Calligraphy at Fukuzenji Temple
The house said to be the birthplace of Houmei-shu
The Ōta family’s house on the path leading to Jōyatō is said to be the birthplace of Houmei-shu, a special alcohol made in Tomonoura. The house is also designated as an important cultural property for its structure, which remains the same as the Houmei-shu breweries surrounding the main house in the old days.
(Japan heritage Fukuyama Tomonoura constituent cultural property)
Ōta Residence
Address/ 842 Tomo, Tomo-cho, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima
Tel/ +81-84-982-3553
→ “Ōta Residence” – where Tomo’s herbal Houmei-shu was born!
Taste chirimen (small sardines) pasta at an over 150-year-old folk house cafe
The Ōta family’s house on the path leading to Jōyatō is said to be the birthplace of Houmei-shu, a special alcohol made in Tomonoura. The house is also designated as an important cultural property for its structure, which remains the same as the Houmei-shu breweries surrounding the main house in the old days.
Tomonoura a cafe
Address/ 844-3 Tomo, Tomo-cho, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima
TEL/ +81-84-982-0131
Find paper items with unique motifs of Tomo
One of the best places to find unique items for a souvenir of Tomo. Paper goods, such as postcards with images of Jōyatō and sea bream, and a letter-writing set with hand-printed typographic illustrations of local fish are recommended for souvenirs.
Setouchi Life Goods and Variety Shop Masuya
Address/ 422 Tomo, Tomo-cho, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima
TEL/ +81-84-982-3788
→Setouchi Life Goods and Variety Shop Masuya
Colorful Asian goods for women
An Asian goods store offering colorful bags, purses, and accessories selected by the owners and directly imported from Vietnam. This place is popular among the locals.
Saika
Address/ 427 Tomo, Tomo-cho, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima
Taste a special Houmei-shu made of kouji, for a souvenir
Irie Toyosaburou Honten, founded in 1886, is one of the four breweries of Houmei-shu in Tomonoura. You can try tasting Houmei-shu along with other food items.
Irie Toyosaburou Honten Main Store
Address/ 534 Tomo, Tomo-cho, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima
TEL/ +81-84-982-2013
→Irie Toyosaburou Honten Main Store
Buy as much as you like! A nostalgic Japanese cheap candy store
In the alley of stores that offers omusubi (rice balls) and bentō (lunch boxes) with local food, you will find a selection of cheap candy. Although the candy store has random opening hours as it is run by local volunteers, local elderly residents and children spend their time relaxing and enjoying the atmosphere here.
Tomonoura Snack Stand Akouya
Address/ 528 Tomo, Tomo-cho, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima
TEL/ +81-90-1339-2337
Travel back to the Edo period in a merchant’s house
Tomotsu-no-Shōka (Tomonotsu Merchant) is designated as an important cultural property of the city for its architectural structure of a machiya (a traditional wooden house) of the Edo period. The house consists of an omoya (main house) with the characteristic layout of a merchant house and functional dozō (warehouse with walls made from dirt).
You will be impressed by the traditional equipment and furniture.
(Japan heritage Fukuyama Tomonoura constituent cultural property)
Tomotsu-no-Shōka (Tomonotsu Merchant)
Address: 606 Tomo Tomochō, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima
Tel/ 084-928-1117 (Fukuyama City Cultural Promotion Division)
Opening hours / Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 10:00-16:00
A cafe with a wonderful view located on Funabanshoato over Tomonotsu
Sabō Funabansho（Tea Restaurant Funabasho), located on the site of the remains of the guardhouse of boats, is a place to watch the surveying boats coming in and going out from the port. Enjoy freshly baked waffles and fragrant coffee with a panoramic sea view.
Tea Restaurant Funabasho
Address/ 18 Tomo, Tomo-cho, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima
TEL/ +81-80-8048-7121
Walk along the sea around one of the largest stone Hato in Japan
A Hato was built to protect boats from strong winds and high waves. The seawall was reconstructed repeatedly from the Edo period to protect boats from strong winds and high waves. It is one of the largest stone Hato built in Japan!
(Japan heritage Fukuyama Tomonoura constituent cultural property)
A Spanish bar for authentic tapas and wine
Enjoy Spanish wine with authentic Spanish dishes.
Tasty tapas with potato salad, marinated vegetables and seafood, and meatballs are a perfect match with a bottle of wine.
MIL GRACIAS
Address/ 987 Tomo, Tomo-cho, Fukuyama-shi, Hiroshima
TEL/ +81-80-5235-4897
Check out our other itineraries for enjoying activities, hot springs and trekking in Tomonoura, and also one for learning more about the history of Tomonoura.
