Fukuyama is easily accessible by the Shinkansen (bullet train). It takes about 25 minutes from Hiroshima and 1 hour from Osaka. Local trains and buses also connect Fukuyama to other cities.
Top places to visit include Fukuyama Castle, Tomonoura, Miroku-no-Sato Theme Park, Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History, and the scenic islands in the Seto Inland Sea.
Fukuyama is known for fresh seafood, especially sea bream from the Seto Inland Sea. Other local specialties include Fukuyama udon, Hamo (conger eel), and Momiji manju (sweet red bean cakes).
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the best seasons, with cherry blossoms at Fukuyama Castle in spring and colorful leaves in autumn.
Yes! Fukuyama can be visited as a day trip from Hiroshima or Okayama. You can explore Fukuyama Castle, Tomonoura, and local museums in one day.
