Kure

Kure is an impressive town, and is small enough to enjoy in a short time. The architectural structures that make up the town of 240,000 are beautiful as well as practical. For instance, the beautiful crimson Ondo Ohashi is an impressive bridge which spans the strait. It has a spiral approach to provide clearance for passing ships. Ondo no Seto Park, located on the Kure side of the bridge, is noted for its azaleas. From this park, Mr. Yasumiyama Skyline Driveway offers a fine view of the Seto Inland Sea. Kure city is still thriving as part of the Seto Inland Sea's coastal industrial zone. Hints of the navy town of former days are still apparent. Sightweeing highlights includes Ondo no seto Park which features a national tourist lodge and Takagarasudai ovservation point. The park's scenery is breath-taking. The objects preserved and displayed in the Irifuneyama Memorial Hall give the visitor a glimpse of Kure's history.

Tansportation:
    Take the JR train (Kure line) from Hiroshima, about 35 minutes.
    For Ondo no Seto, take the bus bound for Ondo lodge, and get off
    at Ondo Ohashi, 25 minutes.