Published date: November 26, 2024
🍁Luxurious! Hiroshima's Specialty Food Tour🍁
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I chose Fairfield by Marriott Hiroshima Sera as my base in Hiroshima.
The lounge offered free coffee, tea, and even miso soup, which was incredibly satisfying. This free drink service was truly appreciated!
The work environment was well set up with Wi-Fi and power outlets, making it ideal for remote work. It was great to have the balance between getting work done at the desk and relaxing in the sofa seating.
The interior showcased local crafts and had books to learn about history and culture, adding a nice touch of discovery.
The shared spaces provided conveniences like a microwave and toaster for easy cooking. I warmed up the wild boar sausage and hamburger purchased from the nearby roadside station Sera. I also enjoyed some wine made from local grapes, making for a luxurious moment.
The guest room had a sense of luxury typical of Marriott while being clean and simple. It was also nice to have water and tea provided as thoughtful gestures.
Additionally, at Fairfield, if you answer a questionnaire, you receive drinks and snacks as a thank-you! This time, I received gummy candies made from Sera pears, which were delicious and made me smile.
It was the perfect choice for my base during my Hiroshima trip!
Experiences during the trip
A sightseeing trip to explore roadside stations and service areas based from a hotel.
This time, we decided to enjoy sightseeing at roadside stations and service areas in Hiroshima, starting from our hotel. With local specialties and interesting spots scattered around, it felt like a small adventure.
The first stop was the Konoike service area. Here, they offered a variety of original souvenirs and drinks limited to the Chugoku-Shikoku area, and I couldn’t help but purchase a few items. The hassaku-flavored ramune I tried on the spot was very refreshing, just the local taste I was looking for! Its scent was clean, making it perfect for a hot day. Enjoying flavors unique to the region is one of the joys of traveling.
Next, we headed to the nearby Yamanoeki. The item I bought here was the Sera pear. Priced at 500 yen, this round and cute pear was delicious; the juiciness and sweetness spread perfectly in my mouth. It was truly the essence of seasonal fruit, making me want to eat many of them.
After that, we stopped by the Miyajima service area. Here, I savored several Hiroshima specialties. First was the classic momiji manju. With various variations from plain ones to those filled with mochi or fresh momiji manju, every one surprised me with their deliciousness. Particularly, the fresh momiji manju had a chewy texture that was refreshing and different from the regular ones.
Also, I had Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki. It was luxuriously topped with large oysters, and the combination of juicy oysters and fragrant okonomiyaki was outstanding. The aroma made my appetite soar, and each bite put me in a joyful mood.
The Miyajima SA was adjacent to a park, and interestingly, there were Pikmin hidden all over the place. They were so realistically hidden that every time I found one felt like a little discovery. While taking pictures, I felt like a child again, enjoying the playful atmosphere. Moreover, the view from the observatory was amazing, offering a splendid panorama of Hiroshima's nature and cityscape.
On this day, I fully enjoyed the local food culture and sightseeing spots. Finding local specialties and hidden gems while traveling is truly the joy of adventure. If I have the chance to visit again, I hope to stop by different service areas and roadside stations to make even more discoveries!