Fukuyama

Fukuyama is a city in Hiroshima Prefecture on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea, with broad residential neighborhoods stretching from the harbor to the hills in the north. The central train station stands beside a castle compound, surrounded by shopping streets and parks.

The founding as an official city occurred in 1916, after several villages and towns were merged into one administrative unit. After the Second World War the population grew rapidly through the expansion of industry and trade.

The denim and jeans manufacturing industry still shapes parts of the city, where small workshops operate alongside larger factories. In some studios visitors can watch the dyeing and weaving process and purchase finished fabrics.

The main train station offers connections to other cities in the region, while buses make it easier to reach temples and coastal neighborhoods. The city can be explored on foot or by bicycle, as distances between sights are manageable.

The coastal town of Tomonoura on the southern edge sits on a peninsula and served in earlier times as a waiting point for ships awaiting favorable tides. Today narrow lanes and old warehouses by the water can be seen there.

Location: Hiroshima Prefecture

Inception: July 1, 1916

Shares border with: Onomichi, Fuchu, Jinsekikogen, Kasaoka, Ibara

Website: https://city.fukuyama.hiroshima.jp

GPS coordinates: 34.48586,133.36231

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:00