1Shimane Aquarium AQUAS
An aquarium where you can observe beluga whales and other marine life, in a park area spanning Hamada and Gotsu.
Iwami TatamigauraHamada CityEnjoy more around your event.
Enjoy Hamada's aquarium and coastline, castle ruins and art museum, port-town food and Iwami Kagura performances. Coastal facilities are some distance from Hamada Station, so match your choice of sights to your transport.
Where is Hamada City? Map of the sights
Location within Sanin
Town centre and sights
Recommended sights
Choose between castle ruins and the art museum near the station or a trip east to Tatamigaura and AQUAS. Coastal walks depend on weather and tides. Combining indoor visits with seaside exploring makes it easier to adjust plans on the day.
2Iwami Tatamigaura
A coast of flat rock platforms and rounded rocks. Walking across the natural terrain is part of its appeal, but accessible areas vary with tides, waves and weather.
3Hamada Castle Ruins
Explore Hamada's history on a castle hill overlooking the port town. Unlike the flat station area, the route climbs a slope, so allow walking time. Use castle-site information to add nearby historic stops.
4Hamada Children's Museum of Art
An art museum where children and adults can engage with artworks and creative activities.
Getting here and getting around
Travel times from major cities and hubs
Approximate one-way times to each arrival point. Driving times vary with breaks and traffic; public transport depends on services and transfers.
Hiroshima Station Shinkansen entranceHamada Station
About 2 hr 20 min
Isaribi highway bus
Route and timetable sourcesNishinomiya-Kita InterchangeHamada IC
About 4 hr 10 min
Chugoku and Hamada expressways
Sum of official section estimates; travel to the city centre is additional.
Route and timetable sourcesHiroshima interchangeHamada JCT
About 1 hr 15 min
Hiroshima, Chugoku and Hamada expressways
Sum of official section estimates; travel to the city centre is additional.
Route and timetable sourcesGetting around after arrival
From Hamada Station, use local buses or JR trains for seaside facilities. Visit AQUAS and Tatamigaura separately from a station-area walk. Combining evening kagura with an overnight stay makes it easier to enjoy.
Towns to visit together
Choose by date
Events in Hamada City →(Japanese)Events now and in the next 30 days
Check event dates and venues as you plan your visit. This guide features recommended events.
企画展「浜田藩とその文芸」Multi-day〜Nov 15 (Sun) Daily 09:00–17:00Hamada City · 浜田市浜田郷土資料館FreeOfficial names & details are in Japanese
第11回 石本正 日本画大賞展Multi-day〜Nov 23 (Mon) Daily 09:00–17:00Hamada City · 浜田市立石正美術館Admission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.Official names & details are in Japanese
開館25周年企画展「石本正の視点vol.2 夢と空想―ぼくの絵をつくりあげるもの―」Multi-day〜Nov 23 (Mon) Daily 09:00–17:00Hamada City · 浜田市立石正美術館Admission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.Official names & details are in Japanese島村抱月ウォーキング大会2026This weekOct 10 (Sat) 08:30–12:00Hamada City · 小国まちづくりセンターAdmission charges apply; check prices and conditions in the details.Official names & details are in Japanese
Food, specialities and gifts
Enjoy them between sightseeing stops, and take some home as gifts.
Donchicchi seafood trio
- Eat locally
- Choose dishes with richly flavored fish according to the season and catch
- Gifts to take home
- When buying fish or dried fish, check the brand label and storage method
Discover local specialities · official guide
Hamada's seafood brand covers horse mackerel, nodoguro blackthroat seaperch and flounder. Only fish meeting the standards receive the brand, so not all local fish are Donchicchi.
Eat locally: Choose dishes with richly flavored fish according to the season and catch.
Take home: When buying fish or dried fish, check the brand label and storage method. Buy on your last travel day or ask about shipping.
Akaten spicy fish cakes
- Eat locally
- Add a spicy fish cake to your meal
- Gifts to take home
- Check refrigeration requirements and the use-by date for takeaway akaten
Discover local specialities · official guide
Hamada's fish cake is known for its red color and spicy flavor, an option both for a meal and as a souvenir. The photo shows one example of akaten.
Eat locally: Add a spicy fish cake to your meal.
Take home: Check refrigeration requirements and the use-by date for takeaway akaten. It is also a possible gift for someone who enjoys spicy food.
Choosing an area to stay
Around Hamada Station
An option if arriving by train to enjoy events or dining in town.
Stay tips · official guide
An option if arriving by train to enjoy events or dining in town. Consider your journey after an evening kagura performance when choosing accommodation.
Around Kokufu Beach
An option for combining sea views or a Tatamigaura detour with an overnight stay.
Stay tips · official guide
An option for combining sea views or a Tatamigaura detour with an overnight stay. The coastal photo does not show a particular property's rooms.
Seasonal events and town highlights
Iwami Kagura in Hamada
Add a performance to your itinerary in Hamada, a town of kagura. For evening viewing, plan transport back to your accommodation too.
Official event information