The Hiroshima Regional Urban Area

he Hiroshima Regional Urban Area (Hrua) is made up of 28 cities and towns with Hiroshima City in the center, extending out to Mihara City in the East and Yanai City in Yamaguchi Prefecture to the west. In addition to numerous tourism sites visited by countless tourists every year, such as the Itsukushima Shrine (Hatsukaichi City), Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum (Hiroshima City), Yamato Museum (Kure City), Kintaikyō Bridge (Iwakuni City), and Aquas (Hamada City), Hrua is also home to scenic natural sites (Sandankyō Gorge in Akiota Town), traditional performing arts (Kagura Monzen Tōji Mura Village in Akitakata City), as well as historical districts, such as the important preservation district of historic buildings in Takehara City and Yanai City.

With incredible local food and sake as well, Hrua has something for everyone.

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