Experience

Onsen & Relaxation

Relax and pamper yourself at Hiroshima onsen and relaxation spots. Unwind in steaming saunas. Get the tension out of your muscles in baths with jets that massage your whole body. Increase your blood flow in carbonated natural springs. This curated selection is your key to sanctuaries of tranquility.

Otomachi Kanran (おとまち甘藍)

Otomachi Kanran is a guesthouse in the heart of Kure City. They have a variety of rooms ranging from mixed dormitories where different groups sleep together to women-only dorms, Western-style (wooden floorboard) and Japanese-style (tatami mat) rooms, and all of them are available for a comparatively low price. There is also a bar operating at night, where one can enjoy authentic “spice curry” among other delicacies. Also, because there is a space to park bicycles at the entrance (advance reservations required), guests can also sleep soundly with their bikes in tow.

Moment of Joy

The roots of the Kure-based guesthouse Otomachi Kanran stem from an inn that was in business for over eighty years. The old building that was once used as a lowly lodging geared toward students was refurbished and transformed into a guesthouse where backpackers from all over the world gather. Because of this, traces of the former inn as it used to be remain inside the guesthouse, creating the sensation of a timeslip for staying guests. On top of that, guests can also interact with the cats being cared for by the guesthouse staff.