Hidden Seaside Gem, Tomonoura | The Real Life Town from Ghibli's 'Ponyo' | Japan Travel Vlog

🌊 Hidden Seaside Gem, Tomonoura | The Real Life Town from Ghibli's 'Ponyo' | Japan Travel Vlog 🌊 Spend a serene and picturesque day exploring Tomonoura, a charming port town in Hiroshima Prefecture said to have inspired the setting of Studio Ghibli’s Ponyo. From traditional streets and scenic temples to local treats and coastal views, this journey captures the slow beauty and history of this seaside gem. We begin with a walk through the nostalgic harbor town, savor Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, and take a ferry to Sensui Island for peaceful ocean vistas. Along the way, we enjoy coffee, taste the famous homeishu herbal liqueur, and admire historic sites like the Jōyatō Lighthouse. The day ends with a stay in Fukuyama, overlooking the Seto Inland Sea. ☕If you want to buy me a coffee!☕ https://ko-fi.com/jintravelog 🌊 Wander through Tomonoura’s timeless streets 🥢 Savor Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at a local favorite 🏝 Take a ferry to Sensui Island for coastal views 🍡 Enjoy soft, fresh coffee and sweet treats 🍶 Taste traditional homeishu herbal liqueur 🏯 Visit scenic temples and historic landmarks 🏨 Relax at a harbor-view hotel in Fukuyama — 🕰️ Timeline 00:00 – Intro 04:08 – Tomonoura (Harbor & Town Walk) 04:59 – Okonomiyaki Nomura (Hiroshima-style Lunch) 09:03 – Sensui Island (Ferry Ride & Ocean Views) 12:46 – Kokokara (Local Café Stop) 16:55 – Fukuzenji Temple Taichoroh (Temple & Viewpoint) 20:40 – Shionone Tomonoura Daifuku (Sweet Treats) 21:48 – Homeishu-ya Tomo Shuzo / Jurokumi Homeishu (Traditional Liqueur) 22:38 – Jōyatō Stone Lighthouse (Historic Harbor Light) 25:27 – TOMOTERASU Tomocho Townscape Preservation Center 29:05 – Enpuku Temple (Quiet Temple Visit) 37:37 – Anchor Hotel Fukuyama (Stay & Night View) — 💬 Your likes & comments help guide the next journey! — #Tomonoura #Ponyo #JapanTravelVlog #Hiroshima #SlowTravel #SeasideJapan #StudioGhibli #HiddenJapan #SetoInlandSea #PeacefulJapan