Mihara: Japan's Seaside Gem and a City around the "Floating Castle"
Mihara, Japan is a city located on Hiroshima Prefecture's coastline. This city offers a rich past with stunning sea views, historical sites, and natural views dubbed as the city around the "Floating Castle." Mihara also has the most beautiful festivities in the region. One can visit Mihara through the Hiroshima Airport (HIJ).
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Mihara is from July to September, the summer season of its city is known for having stunning beaches. For those eyeing to do cherry blossom viewing, the month of April is a perfect time. Mihara is also a place for the Yassa Dance Festival happening every August and Daruma Festival in February.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Visitors can drop by the Mt. Fudekage Observatory, which is the best place to have a sea view of the Setoda Sea and Mihara area. Another must-have on every tourist's itinerary is the Ruins of Mihara Castle. For nature lovers, Bakusetsu Nataki Falls can also be visited, which is one of many natural attractions Mihara can offer. Visitors can be best explored by staying for more than a day. There are different Mihara JP hotels to choose from, and one of these is the Hiroshima Airport Hotel. It is an accessible hotel, which is a 5-minute walk from the airport featuring comfortable rooms with different amenities like a karaoke bar, shops, Japanese restaurant, tea lounge, and terrace. Another one is the Hotel Livemax Mihara-Ekimae offering great deals like fully air-conditioned rooms and free WiFi access throughout the property at the best price. It is accessible to train stations, convenient stores, and other area attractions. The nearby Forest Hills Garden has free wifi, kitchen, private bathroom and is pet-friendly.