Tomonoura Japan | A Ghibli-like Port Town in Hiroshima

Embark on a journey in Japan to the charming port town of Tomonoura in Hiroshima, said to have inspired Studio Ghibli films. This hidden gem offers breathtaking views, relaxing Japan walking tours, local seafood, and cozy cafés. In this vlog, we travel from Onomichi to Tomonoura by ferry, stroll through historic streets, and visit scenic spots perfect for photography. From delicious Japanese restaurants serving sea bream dishes to tranquil temples and Ghibli-like scenery with cats, this trip feels like stepping into an animation. Whether you’re looking for a Japan local trip outside of Tokyo, a peaceful seaside escape, or new ideas for your Japan travel guide, I hope this video lets you experience the slow charm of Tomonoura. ⸻ ⏰ Timestamps 00:00 Opening 00:36 Breakfast at Okamura Haruko Shoten 01:13 Morning Coffee at POUR Specialty Coffee 02:38 Ferry Ride to Tomonoura 05:32 Abuto Kannon & Seto Inland Sea Views 07:02 Sea Bream Lunch at Onfunayado Iroha 10:28 Tomonoura Seaside Cafe Shion 13:00 Ryoma Sakamoto’s Masuya Seiemon Residence 15:01 Taichoro Temple | Japan’s Most Beautiful View 16:43 Edo-Era Streets & Traditional Houmeishu Sake 17:14 Ghibli & Tomonoura Connection 18:38 Refreshing Yuzu Float at Umihiko Cafe 20:08 Stay at Tomo Nyahn | Miyazaki’s Desk 23:44 Evening Coffee at Chayagura Cafe 24:53 Exploring Sosuke’s House from Ponyo 25:23 Stunning Sunset View from Ioji Temple 26:57 Dinner at Chitose | Sea Bream Cuisine 28:24 Sunrise at Tomonoura Port 30:33 Breakfast at Funabansho Cafe 32:44 Ota Family Residence | Important Cultural Property 33:43 Final Stop: Sereno Cafe with Ocean Views ⸻ 🌲 Places Visited ◆ Pour Specialty Coffee https://www.instagram.com/pour_specia... ◆ Onfunayado Iroha https://www.tomo-iroha.jp ◆ Café & Gallery SHION https://tomonoura.life/gourmet/13295/ ◆ Masuya Seiemontaku https://www.masuya-seiemontaku.com ◆ Fukuzenji Taichoro https://www.instagram.com/fukuzenji_t... ◆ Oishii Kobo Umihiko https://www.instagram.com/umihiko_tom... ◆ Tomonya-an Guesthouse https://www.tomo-nyahn.jp ◆ Chaya-gura Café https://www.instagram.com/chaya_gura?... ◆ Chitose – Sea Bream Cuisine https://www.instagram.com/chitose_tom... ◆ Sabo Funabansho https://www.instagram.com/tomofunaban... ◆ Ota-ke Residence https://www.city.fukuyama.hiroshima.j... ◆ Sereno Café https://www.instagram.com/sereno0412?... ⸻