[2025 Onomichi Attraction] Travel Guide for The Hill Of Hope (Updated Mar)

Mirai Shin no Oka is a photogenic spot with a spectacular view in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Mirai Shin no Oka is open to the public as the Kosanji Museum, along with Kosanji Temple, a temple of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism. The garden, which doesn't look like it's in Japan, is filled with marble art, making it a power spot where you can feel the powerful life force. If you climb the white marble hill that was created by the world-renowned sculptor Kuiya Itto over a period of 16 years, you can enjoy the view of the city. #Spectacular #PhotogenicSpot #Hiroshima #Onomichi #OnomichiCityHiroshimaPrefecture #SpectacularView

After coming to Japan to study, I love to explore those "non-Internet-famous" niche hidden gems. This time, I accidentally came across "Miraishin no Oka" in Hiroshima and was struck by a photo of pure white marble. I immediately decided: no matter how troublesome the transportation is, I must go! --- **🚌 A "lonely" journey** Starting from downtown Hiroshima, it took me 3 hours to get to Innoshima by train, bus, and ferry. All the fatigue along the way disappeared when I set foot on the island—the wind from the Seto Inland Sea, with a salty taste, hit my face, the sunlight shattered in the waves, and even the air seemed to be washed clean and transparent. **Tips**: There are few buses on the island, so be sure to check the timetable! I recommend renting a bicycle and taking your time to explore. The citrus fields and fishing village houses along the way are the hidden Easter eggs🍊. --- **⛰️ When pure white meets blue, it's breathtaking** Walking through the courtyard of the Kosanji Museum, a piece of pure white suddenly came into view—this is "Miraishin no Oka." The group of sculptures made of 3,000 pieces of Italian marble looks like snow scattered by God, frozen between the blue sea and sky. Squat down and touch the stone surface, cold but gentle. The designer said that "poetry is written with stones" here, and it is true: geometric lines cut light and shadow, the cross points to the clouds, and the iconic heart-shaped monument stands alone and firmly on the top of the mountain, as if saying: "No matter how noisy the world is, only your own heartbeat can be heard here." --- **☕️ Missed the cafe, but met the dusk** I wanted to check in at "Cafe Coure" on the mountainside, but I missed the business hours. Just when I was feeling regretful, I turned around and saw the sunset—the whole piece of white stone was dyed honey-colored, and the sea surface glowed like gold foil. I simply sat on the steps in a daze, watching the evening breeze push the clouds through the sculptures. I suddenly understood the meaning of travel: the unplanned scenery is often the most touching. --- **📝 For those who want to go** ・**Tickets**: Kosanji + Miraishin no Oka combo ticket is 1,400 yen, no discount for student ID (heartache) ・**Transportation**: The most convenient way is to take a ferry from Onomichi Station to Setoda Port. I recommend driving or renting an electric bicycle! ・**Outfit**: Solid color dress + straw hat, perfect match with the white stone background~ ・**Mood**: This place is suitable for going alone, put on a song "Aruarian Dance" in your headphones, and let your thoughts drift away with the sea breeze. --- **🌌 Little thoughts** Every day in Japan, I am learning the philosophy of "Ichigo Ichie." And Miraishin no Oka is like a promise to myself—crossing mountains and seas, just to hear the clearest echo in my heart in the lonely pure white. Next time, I want to bring a collection of poems here and wait for a sunset.

📍Hiroshima Prefecture Miraishin no Oka Miraishin no Oka is a 5,000 square meter white marble garden created by the world-renowned sculptor Kuiya Itto. All of the marble used here was mined in Carrara, Italy, where Kuiya's studio is located, and transported by container ship. This is a spot where you can not only enjoy the sight, but also touch the marble with your own skin and play in harmony with nature. #0yentravelJanuary2025

Miraishin no Oka is located on the grounds of Kosanji Temple on Ikuchijima Island. This white marble garden was created by a sculptor, and a pure white world spreads out before you. The contrast between white and blue is especially beautiful on sunny, blue-sky days. The marble used here was actually brought all the way from Italy 🇮🇹 Its beauty transcends borders and is loved on Ikuchijima Island. Each piece, such as the towers and objects that represent the four seasons and flames, has its own meaning, so be sure to experience the worldview while feeling the meaning behind them. Please go and check it out~ ✈︎---------------------------------------------✈︎ 📍: Future Heart Hill, Ikuchijima 📸: iPhone 13 Pro, Canon EOS 5D MarkⅣ 💴: General admission 1,400 yen ✈︎---------------------------------------------✈︎ #Domestic travel record #Hiroshima #Hiroshima sightseeing #Hiroshima trip #Onomichi city #Ikuchijima #Kosanji temple

Ikuchijima Island in Hiroshima Prefecture floats in the Seto Inland Sea. On this island, there is Miraishin no Oka, a new tourist spot in Onomichi and a recently talked-about photo spot. Miraishin no Oka stands on a hill in the grounds of a temple called Kosanji Temple. (Therefore, you need to pay an admission fee to enter.) Kosanji Temple itself is very beautiful with its gorgeous Shinden-zukuri style of architecture, but its history is actually short. It was founded by a Showa era businessman who became a Buddhist monk to pray for the soul of his mother. Miraishin no Oka is an outdoor art piece created in a corner of the Kosanji Temple Museum, where the collection of the head priest, a former businessman, is on display. The work was created by Kuetani Itto, a leading figure in contemporary Japanese sculpture. It is a 5,000 square meter white marble garden created by Mr. All the marble used was mined in Carrara, Italy. Apparently, it was transported by container ship. Surprisingly, there were a lot of foreign tourists. Personally, the view of the Seto Inland Sea was the best. A recommended spot when you visit Hiroshima. #tripdomestictravel #hiroshimaprefecture #remoteisland #greatview #photogenicspot

𖤘 Future Heart Hill ˗ˋ The contrast between the blue sky and the white marble makes it seem like you're overseas ˊ˗ A garden of pure white marble spreads across a vast area! The contrast with the blue sky on a sunny day makes it seem like you're overseas, and it's a very beautiful sight✨ The marble used here is apparently mined in Italy and shipped over by ship. We recommend taking a commemorative photo at the Tower of Light, which is located at the highest point ◎ 𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃 ✎𓂃 [The Hill of the Future Heart] 553-2 Setoda, Setoda-cho, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken, 722-2411 🏷2024.05 #0 yen travel autumn #aug_trip #Hiroshima trip #Hiroshima sightseeing #The Hill of the Future Heart

If you're touring the Shimanami Kaido, you can't miss this spot! Kosanji Temple was built by former businessman Kozo Kosanji as a tribute to his beloved mother. Within the temple grounds lies Miraishin no Oka, a 5,000 square meter garden made entirely of white marble. Using approximately 3,000 tons of white marble quarried from Carrara, Italy, the scenery is truly breathtaking.✨ Not only can you enjoy the view, but you can also touch and experience it firsthand, making it a great interactive experience! Be sure to capture some Instagram-worthy shots!

It is a 5,000m2 white marble garden. It was commissioned to be created by the world-renowned sculptor Kuetani Iitou. You'll be moving around the grounds a lot, so it's a good idea to have something to drink on hot days. The view was spectacular. Visited: June 2024 ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ information Facility name📍Oka of the Future Heart (inside Kozo Museum) Address📍407 Shikatahara, Setoda-cho, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima Opening hours📍9:00-17:00 Closed📍Open all year round Admission fee📍1,400 yen for adults/1,000 yen for university and high school students Free for junior high school students and younger ୨୧――――――――――――――――――୨୧ #Girls trip #Adult girls trip #Couple trip #Domestic trip #Japan #Shimanami Kaido #Setoda #Solo trip #Amazing view #Travel with me

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Hello everyone! It's Sora. The other day, I had to go to Hiroshima prefecture, and on the way, I saw a particularly eye-catching place, so I'd like to introduce it to you. This is Setoda, where the Shimanami Kaido is located. You can get there by car, but there are also many ships that run directly between Honshu and Setoda. Anyway, it's a very otherworldly feeling. #CoupleTrip #Hiroshima #PhotogenicSpot #Photogenic #FutureHeartOak #LikeAForeignCountry #CheapTrip #RemoteIslandTrip