Fukuyama is located at the eastern end of the prefecture and midway along the coastline of the Seto Inland Sea, not far from Onomichi. Fukuyama's city center is set a few miles inland around Fukuyama Station which stands directly adjacent to Fukuyama Castle. Further south towards the water, tourists will find the port town of Tomonoura and the unique Shinshoji Temple.The town was founded in 1619 when the castle was built and the city government was established in 1916. At the end of the World War Second, the eighty percent of city area was destroyed. Today's City of Fukuyama is known as "Town of Roses" nation-wide. The City of Fukuyama is also known for world-class steel plant and ship-yard, scenic and historic sea-side area and a number of unique and modern industries.
Travel through one of Japan's region; noted for its scenic beauty, green gardens, shrines and many islands. Start in Tokyo (capital city famous for Anime, electronics, manga, and video games); and from here, with a Rail Pass discover Chugoku Region, visiting: Okayama (home to the imposing, black Okayama Castle and Korakuen Garden, one of Japan's three greatest landscape gardens); Fukuyama (city in Hiroshima is famous as a major producer of koto, one of Japan's traditional musical instruments) and Hiroshima City (is regarded as the world's "peace capital" with its famous Atomic Bomb Dome and other landmarks). This is a flexible vacation package. Select your number of nights in each city, desired hotel and activities.
