[2025 Otake Attraction] Travel Guide for Simose Art Museum (Updated Jul)

Recommended for those planning a day trip to Hiroshima! Here’s the schedule I followed for my one-day Hiroshima adventure! 🚄 Around 9 AM: Arrive at Hiroshima Station! 🚃 Take the JR train to Miyajimaguchi! ⛴️ Board the ferry to Miyajima! ⛩️ Spend 2–3 hours enjoying Miyajima! First, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Itsukushima Shrine. Then, stroll through the shopping street and savor momiji manju (maple leaf-shaped sweets)! The ice cream sandwich and fried momiji manju are absolutely delicious! Here’s a recommendation: try the momiji manju hand-baking experience! Reservations are required! 💰 Price per person: 880 yen ⚠️ Starting July 1, the price will increase to 1,000 yen. 📍 Location: Yamadaya Miyajima Main Store The experience is not only fun, but the freshly made momiji manju you bake yourself is amazing! You’ll also receive a souvenir of Kirioka sweets, which I personally preferred over momiji manju. I ended up buying a lot of Kirioka sweets from the souvenir shop below the experience venue! ⛴️ Take the ferry back to the mainland. 🚃 Take the JR train from Miyajimaguchi to Otake Station (about 15 minutes). 🚌 Take the free shuttle bus to Shimose Art Museum. ⚠️ The shuttle bus operates only on weekends and holidays! If visiting on weekdays, you can use the local bus instead. 🧑🎨 Shimose Art Museum Selected as one of the most beautiful museums in the world. The architecture is truly stunning—simply beautiful! If you’re visiting Hiroshima, this is a must-see spot! 💰 Price per person: 2,000 yen 🚌 Take the free shuttle bus back to Otake Station. 🚃 Take the JR train from Otake Station to Hiroshima Station. 🚈 Take the streetcar from Hiroshima Station to the Atomic Bomb Dome. 🍽️ Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki at Micchan Located on the first floor of Orizuru Tower next to the Atomic Bomb Dome. It’s a popular restaurant, so make sure to get a numbered ticket in advance! You can receive notifications via LINE about your waiting time. The udon noodles are delicious and highly recommended! 🏢 Visit the Atomic Bomb Dome Make sure to visit for peace education and reflection. 🍨 End your day with dessert at a gelato shop near the Atomic Bomb Dome. The portions are surprisingly large! 🚈 Take the streetcar back to Hiroshima Station. Before boarding the Shinkansen, buy plenty of souvenirs! Hiroshima Station has been newly renovated and is very clean and easy to navigate! 🚄 Board the Shinkansen and head home.

1 Day 2 Characters in Hiroshima — Walk around Otake, enjoy art, and cross the sea to worship the Torii at Miyajima ⸻ 1 Day Trip 🍃 Start the morning at Ōtake, a small, quiet town in Hiroshima with almost no tourists. Here we warp into another universe...full of art in old buildings, a small Otaku bookstore, and a cafe decorated in a minimalist Japanese style. Art lovers will love it because every corner has details, from drawings on the walls to anime posters in front of the store. 💛 We stopped at a coffee shop that served manga-themed lattes and homemade cheesecake—simple but good! In the afternoon, we traveled to Miyajima. It took less than 15 minutes to take a ferry from the shore to the island. We walked straight to Itsukushima Shrine, which has a torii gate standing tall in the middle of the sea. At low tide, you can walk down to it. The afternoon light hits the red wooden gate. It's magical without editing 📸 Walk around Omotesando Street, buy souvenirs, try some hot mochi, and end the day by watching the sunset from the seaside. It's simple but fulfilling 🍃 ⸻ 📍【Must-visit attractions】 1. Ōtake Art Alley - An artistic alley in a quiet town with street art, cafes, and a light otaku vibe 2. Itsukushima Shrine, Miyajima - A torii gate in the middle of the water that changes its atmosphere with the tide It is a Japanese memory that you should see with your own eyes. 3. Omotesando Street – The main street on the island full of delicious food, souvenirs, and the scent of old Japan ⸻ 🍡【Must-try delicious food】 1. noie Otake Café – Cartoon-patterned latte + homemade matcha cheesecake 2. Momijido – Grilled mochi filled with red beans, fresh and fragrant from the charcoal oven 3. Ueno Anagomeshi – Old-fashioned charcoal-grilled eel rice bowl, served warm in a fragrant wooden box ⸻ 🏨【Recommended accommodation】 • Recommended accommodation area: Hiroshima City (near JR Hiroshima / Miyajimaguchi) • Hotel name: The Knot Hiroshima • Address: 3-1-1 Otemachi, Naka Ward, Hiroshima, 730-0051 Convenient access to both Otake and the ferry to Miyajima ⸻ 📸【Photo spot】 1. Art wall in Otake – Graffiti corner and old wooden cafe is a cool Japanese feel, hard to find 2. Torii gate in the middle of the sea (Miyajima) – Take a picture when the tide is low, you can walk close to it. Take a picture when the tide is high, it looks like it's floating in the air 3. Alley behind Omotesando – The atmosphere of the quiet wooden houses with natural light in the afternoon and evening is very soft ⸻ 💡【Tips】 • Start the day early to spend time with both places • If you want a beautiful Torii picture, check the time "high or low tide" on the Miyajima Tide website • Buying a Hiroshima Pass will save you money on JR + boat fare • If you like a quiet mood, the autumn leaves (November) or late March (sakura season) are especially beautiful • Don't miss the hot mochi on the island. Some shops grill it fresh #HiroshimaTrip #1Day2Places #OtakeArtWalk #MiyajimaMagic #UniqueJapan #HiroshimaHiddenGems #ToriiGateInTheMiddleOfTheWater #OneDayTravelToJapan #JapanInMyMood

#summervacay No wonder it's been crowned the "Most Beautiful Museum in the World" by the Prix Versailles Awards! This place is truly something special! Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban, this museum, which opened in 2023, instantly went viral! 🔥 In 2024, it proudly snatched the "Most Beautiful Museum in the World" title at the French Prix Versailles Awards – a huge achievement! 🏆 The museum's brand logo, "Simose," was crafted by the renowned designer Kenya Hara, embodying concepts of "minimalism, empty space, and nature" for a uniquely relaxed vibe. It's truly stunning! I spent a day as a happy "island hopper" here, and these are my TOP 3 art experiences! 1. Eight Dopamine-Boosting Floating Galleries! 🌈 Inspired by the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, these eight colorful boxes float on the water like healing candies! 🍬 The exhibition halls are regularly rearranged, so every visit could bring a new surprise! And trust me, they are insanely photogenic! 📸 2. Mirror Entrance + Umbrella-Shaped Mushroom Hall! 🍄 The oval-shaped main hall resembles a giant mushroom, with its mirrored exterior walls reflecting the sea and sky, perfectly enveloping the natural scenery. This area also houses an art library, a French restaurant, and a cozy cafe – perfect for a super chill latte when you're tired from exploring! ☕📚 3. The Absolutely Stunning Émile Gallé Garden! 🌿 This botanical garden, inspired by the French artist Émile Gallé (whose works are a significant part of the museum's collection!), features a breathtaking combination of seasonal flowers. Walking through it feels like stepping right into a painting! I can't wait to visit again in spring or summer; it must be even more magical then! 🌸🌼 📍 Address: Simose Art Museum - 2-10-50 Harumi, Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture 🚗 Transportation: From Hiroshima Station, take the JR for 40 minutes to Kureba Station, then transfer to a bus heading towards Ō... (The sentence was cut off, so I've ended it naturally.) #Japan #ArtMuseum #SimoseArtMuseum #ShigeruBan #KenyaHara #WorldsMostBeautifulMuseum #PritzkerPrize

I went to Shimose Art Museum! There is a parking lot on the premises, but I got a little lost on the way there Once you enter, you will find a spacious space! The colorful boxes are exhibition rooms, and various contemporary art works are on display✨ It's also nice that photography is allowed☺️ You can go outside or to the rooftop from the door just inside, and you can see the whole colorful box from the rooftop There is also a garden, which is also a good photo spot♪ It's even better to go on a nice day 📍Address: 2-10-50 Harumi, Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture, 739-0622 🕰️Opening hours: 9:30-17:00 💰Price per person: Adults ¥2,000 #AbsolutelyFreeTrip

If you go to Hiroshima Prefecture, please visit this place! 📍Shimose Art Museum First of all, the building is beautiful! The exterior is made of mirrors and colorful cube-shaped boxes, and the building is art👏 Each of these cube boxes floating in the Seto Inland Sea is an exhibition room, and you can look around inside the cube! There is also a garden, which also has a proper concept and is a work of art! There are also shops and cafes inside the building! There is even accommodation in the building next door! Everything is completed here! There is a lot to see, so please take your time to explore! 💰Price per person: 2,000 yen 🗺️2-10-50 Harumi, Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture 739-0622 🅿️Parking available 🚌Shuttle bus available from Otake Station on weekends and holidays only #EnjoyJapan #ShimoseArtMuseum

𖤘 Shimose Art Museum ˗ˋ A wonderful art museum that you should definitely visit on your trip to Hiroshima✨️ ˊ˗ In fact, there is an art museum in Hiroshima that was selected for the list of "The World's Most Beautiful Museums" in 2024! The reflection of the eight colorful movable exhibition rooms in the window glass is so cute that it's recommended to take a selfie as a memento of your trip🫶🏻 There is a garden outside, and it is said that the plants that appear in Gallé's works are planted to suit the climate of the Seto Inland Sea. Get outside and enjoy the nature of Hiroshima🌱 𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃𓂃 ✎𓂃 [Shimose Art Museum] 〒739-0622 2-10-50 Harumi, Otake City, Hiroshima Prefecture 9:30~17:00 (Closed on Mondays) 15 minutes by shuttle bus from the east exit of JR Otake Station Check the Shimose Art Museum website for the timetable! 🏷2024.02 #aug_trip #Hiroshima trip #Hiroshima sightseeing #Shimose Art Museum #Museum tour #Museum #Architecture tour #Museum architecture

It was worth the trip to this wonderful museum that just opened in 2023! It's a little way past Miyajima, so save it as a possible destination for your next trip and use it! 🫶──────────────📌Point─────────────☑︎ Colorful containers Eight movable colorful containers are floating, and inside them is the exhibition room! When you enter the exhibition room, it feels fluffy and like you're on a boat 🚢☑︎ Emile Gallé's garden A cute and cute garden planted with flowers that appear in Gallé's works 💐☑︎ Special exhibitions in the museum When I went, the Yotsuya Simon and Kaneko Kuniyoshi exhibition was being held. From 2023.10.1 to 2024.1.14. ☑︎ There is a hill with a great view called the Observatory Boyo Terrace ★ You can see the containers from the top where you can see the islands! In autumn, the cosmos bloomed on the hill and it was so cute! ☑︎ Exterior and interior Both inside and outside are mirrored and sparkling. Every space designed by architect Shigeru Ban is comfortable! The site is the size of the Tokyo Dome. ☑︎ Restaurant, cafe, and villa cafe serves sandwiches and sweets. I checked the restaurant only for reservation courses, and the villa seems to be around 170,000 yen per night! ☑︎ Access About 40 minutes by car from Hiroshima. It's a little beyond Miyajima! It seems easy to get there from Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport in Yamaguchi Prefecture. There is a shuttle from Oo Station. ─────────────Simose Art Museum 2-10-50 Harumi, Oichi, Hiroshima 739-0622Shuttle bus available from JR Oichi Station (see website for details)Opening hours9:30-17:00 (entry until 16:30)Closed on Mondays (open on national holidays), New Year's holidays, and changing exhibitionsAdmission feeAdults: 1,800 (1,500) yenCollege students: 900 (800) yenMiddle school students and younger: Free───────────── #arttour #hiroshimatourism #artmuseum #trip

This is a new private art museum that opened in March 2023. Unlike public art museums, the admission fee is a little high at 1,700 yen, but it is a wonderful museum that makes you want to go back again. The building itself is art, and glass and mirrors are scattered everywhere, so the word "stylish" suits it well. I imagine the maintenance costs, such as cleaning the mirrors and what happens if they are broken, must be quite expensive. In addition to the art, there is a flower garden, a restaurant, and apparently you can even stay overnight. Even if you are not interested in art, you can still enjoy it. Highly recommended for a date with your partner. You will definitely be impressed that you took them to a stylish place.