Let's Go to Tomonoura, Hiroshima - The Setting of Studio Ghibli's Classic Film Ponyo!
If you love Ghibli, you might want to consider going on a trip to Tomonoura in Hiroshima Prefecture! Full of charm and packed with attractions, it is the perfect place to enjoy the port town that became the inspiration for the neighborhood where Sosuke, the main character in the movie Ponyo, lives!
You will also get to see historic townscape and gorgeous natural scenery in this town. Read on for the recommended sightseeing spots in Tomonoura where you can immerse yourself in the world of Ponyo, as well as restaurants near Hiroshima Station, the center of Hiroshima Prefecture.