Why Everyone Is Wrong About Hiroshima | Project 47 Ep. 9

I rode into Hiroshima expecting a solemn history lesson in a place defined by its past. What I found was a motorcycle paradise hiding in plain sight: floating shrines, secret caves, and perhaps the best island-hopping road in all of Japan.

In this episode of Project 47, I spend 3 days uncovering the hidden side of Hiroshima Prefecture. Most people know the history of the Atomic Bomb Dome, but few travel deeper to find the surreal "Cave of Hell" at Kousanji Temple or the massive "Iron Whale" submarine sitting in the middle of a city street in Kure.

But the highlight for any motorcycle rider is the legendary Shimanami Kaido—a breathtaking route that hops across six islands via massive suspension bridges over the Seto Inland Sea. It is a dream road that feels worlds away from the city.

Join me as we explore vintage car museums, climb inside a real submarine, pay our respects at the Peace Park, and discover why Hiroshima is the most misunderstood prefecture in Japan. On this Motorcycle adventure.

⏱️ In this episode:
00:00 - Intro: The Side of Hiroshima You Haven't Seen
00:51 - A Rare Find: The 1943 Crosley & Fukuyama Auto Museum
04:32 - The Shimanami Kaido: Japan's Best Motorcycle Road?
06:09 - Entering the "Cave of Hell" (1,000 Buddhas at Kousanji)
09:16 - The Shimanami Kaido: Camping in a storm!
11:32 - Sake Street, Not what I expected to find!
13:29 - Finding a Giant Submarine in the Street (Kure)
20:05 - Local recommendation: Hiroshima Okonomiyaki! (Michelin )
21:37 - The Atomic Bomb Dome & Peace Memorial Park
23:56 - Miyajima: Can I Stealth Camp here?
27:06 - Miyajima: The Island of Gods & The Floating Gate

🇯🇵 About Project 47

Project 47 is a solo motorcycle documentary series covering all 47 prefectures of Japan. This Japan road trip explores the real country beyond the tourist trail. From motocamping spots to hidden rural shrines, this series captures the essence of solo travel in Japan. If you enjoy cinematic motovlogs, Japan travel guides, or long-format motorcycle road trips (like Long Way Round or Itchy Boots), welcome to the journey.

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📍 Locations in this video:
Hiroshima Prefecture, Chugoku Region (Fukuyama Auto Museum, Kousanji Temple, Shimanami Kaido, Kure Maritime Museum, Atomic Bomb Dome, Miyajima)

🏍️ The Bike:
Triumph Scrambler 400x

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