Eh, does that Ghibli world really exist? 🇯🇵✈️🌏

Tomonoura in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture, is a port town that feels like you've wandered into a storybook, so much so that you can almost hear those voices. This is a place that people who are tired of tourist spots should visit, as there is still "unknown Japan" to be found here. Here are five reasons why you should visit Tomonoura. 1. A "townscape where time stands still" chosen as the setting for movies and anime Director Hayao Miyazaki was fascinated by the beauty of Tomonoura. In fact, the idea for "Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea" was born in this town. The townscape, which still retains strong traces of the Edo period, makes you feel like you've stepped into the world of Ghibli. 2. A 5-minute boat trip to "Sensuijima," where the god of the sea resides Sensuijima is said to be a place where you'll get seasick twice if you go there once. This island, which can be reached by boat in just 5 minutes from Tomonoura, is also known as a power spot, and is filled with natural energy such as the Goshiki Rock and salt baths. 3. A romantic port town where Japan's first all-night light is still lit Tomonoura's symbol, the all-night light, is a lighthouse that has been illuminating the sea since the Edo period. In fact, it is the oldest lighthouse still standing in Japan. At dusk, the light swaying on the sea is so fantastic that you will forget time. 4. A spot packed with the history of the end of the Edo period, known only to those in the know This is the place where Ryoma Sakamoto stayed and where the Iroha Maru Incident took place. The history of the patriots of the end of the Edo period still lives on quietly. A town that is irresistible for history lovers and stimulates intellectual curiosity. 5. The delicious taste of sea bream is packed into the "tai somen" noodles, which will impress you Tomonoura's specialty is "tai somen" noodles. This is a local dish served at celebratory occasions, and the delicious taste of cooked sea bream permeates the noodles, making it unforgettable once you have tried it. It's a great way to end your trip. ⸻ Tomonoura is a place where good old Japan, nature, history, and gourmet food come together. Why not come and enjoy a relaxing time here? #0yentravel #Fukuyama #Tomonoura #domestictravel