Things to Do in Saka (坂町), Hiroshima: Sights, Train Access & Travel Guide

Last reviewed: October 25, 2026 · Prices are approximate and for orientation only.

Overview & City Profile

Saka (坂町) in Hiroshima Prefecture (Chugoku, Japan) is anchored by local sights including Ōkurokami Jima (大黒神島), Ōnasami Jima (大奈佐美島), Mitsumine Yama (三津峰山) and served by Mizushiri Station (水尻駅) (1.7 km) via the regional hub at Hiroshima Station, Fukuyama & Shin-Onomichi (Sanyo Shinkansen). Set at 290 m elevation (34.3167°N, 132.5167°E), Saka offers travelers a base for sampling regional Hiroshima-style layered okonomiyaki with yakisoba noodles, Miyajima grilled & fried oysters (kaki), Momiji manju (maple-leaf cakes) cuisine and exploring neighboring Kaita (海田町) (6.5 km), Kumano (熊野町) (7.5 km), Kure (呉市) (8.8 km), Fuchū (府中町) (9.3 km).

Situated across rolling inland terrain at 290 m elevation in Hiroshima Prefecture, Saka is anchored by local landmarks including Ōkurokami Jima (大黒神島), Ōnasami Jima (大奈佐美島), Mitsumine Yama (三津峰山) and connects to neighboring Kaita, Kumano, Kure via Mizushiri Station (水尻駅) (1.7 km). Within Hiroshima Prefecture, Saka (坂町) serves as a town (町) in hiroshima prefecture (municipal incorporation: 1889-04-01) and pairs naturally with wider prefectural highlights such as Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Miyajima's floating Itsukushima Shrine (Hatsukaichi), hillside port town of Onomichi, the 70 km Shimanami Kaido island cycling route, and Tomonoura harbor (Fukuyama).

What to See & Do in Saka (坂町): Landmarks & Sights

Visitors exploring Saka (坂町) from Mizushiri Station (水尻駅) (1.7 km) at 290 m elevation (34.3167°N, 132.5167°E) can visit these nearby shrines, temples, parks, and geographic landmarks (with straight-line distances from central Saka):

• Ōkurokami Jima (大黒神島) — local sightseeing landmark near Saka (坂町).
• Ōnasami Jima (大奈佐美島) — local sightseeing landmark near Saka (坂町).
• Mitsumine Yama (三津峰山) — local sightseeing landmark near Saka (坂町).
• Hiroshima castle (在間城) — local sightseeing landmark near Saka (坂町).
• Primary Rail Gateway for Saka: Mizushiri Station (水尻駅) (1.7 km) (connecting to Hiroshima Station, Fukuyama & Shin-Onomichi (Sanyo Shinkansen)).

Closest Neighboring Municipalities to Saka

When planning a regional rail or driving loop around Saka (坂町) and Mizushiri Station (水尻駅) (1.7 km), consider pairing your stop with the 5 closest neighboring municipalities across Hiroshima Prefecture and Chugoku:

• Kaita (海田町) — 6.5 km from Saka (Hiroshima Prefecture)
• Kumano (熊野町) — 7.5 km from Saka (Hiroshima Prefecture)
• Kure (呉市) — 8.8 km from Saka (Hiroshima Prefecture)
• Fuchū (府中町) — 9.3 km from Saka (Hiroshima Prefecture)
• Hiroshima (広島市) — 10.2 km from Saka (Hiroshima Prefecture)

Getting to Saka & Getting Around

Train & hub access to Saka (坂町) via Mizushiri Station (水尻駅) (1.7 km): 1h 25m from Shin-Osaka, 1h 38m from Kyoto, or 3h 55m from Tokyo on the Sanyo Shinkansen. From Hiroshima Station, Fukuyama & Shin-Onomichi (Sanyo Shinkansen), transfer to local JR or private rail lines serving Mizushiri Station (水尻駅) (1.7 km) to reach central Saka (34.3167°N, 132.5167°E).

• Local rail & IC cards at Mizushiri Station (水尻駅) (1.7 km): JR regional trains and private commuter lines link Hiroshima with Saka (坂町) and neighboring Kaita, Kumano, Kure. Nationwide IC cards (Suica, PASMO, ICOCA) work at major urban gates; for rural branch stations or local buses around Saka, carry ¥1,000 bills and ¥100 coins for the onboard fare box.
• Luggage & station coin lockers: Day-trippers stopping in Saka between Hiroshima and Kaita can store bags at major transfer stations or check suitcase dimensions in our Luggage & Locker Checker and ship large bags ahead via Takkyubin.
• Driving & car rental around Saka: While Mizushiri Station (水尻駅) (1.7 km) anchors public transit for Saka, picking up a rental car at Hiroshima Station, Fukuyama & Shin-Onomichi (Sanyo Shinkansen) makes it easy to link Ōkurokami Jima (大黒神島) and Ōnasami Jima (大奈佐美島) with nearby Kaita (海田町) (6.5 km), Kumano (熊野町) (7.5 km), Kure (呉市) (8.8 km), Fuchū (府中町) (9.3 km). See our Renting a Car in Japan Guide.

What to Eat in Saka (坂町) & Hiroshima

Dining near Mizushiri Station (水尻駅) (1.7 km) and across Saka (坂町) highlights the regional food culture of Hiroshima Prefecture and Chugoku. Look for these local specialties at station restaurants, family-run shokudo, and markets in Saka:

• Hiroshima-style layered okonomiyaki with yakisoba noodles — regional specialty enjoyed across Saka (坂町) and Hiroshima Prefecture.
• Miyajima grilled & fried oysters (kaki) — regional specialty enjoyed across Saka (坂町) and Hiroshima Prefecture.
• Momiji manju (maple-leaf cakes) — regional specialty enjoyed across Saka (坂町) and Hiroshima Prefecture.
• Onomichi soy-backfat ramen — regional specialty enjoyed across Saka (坂町) and Hiroshima Prefecture.
• Anago-meshi (conger eel over rice) — regional specialty enjoyed across Saka (坂町) and Hiroshima Prefecture.

If you are dining in Saka (坂町) with food allergies or dietary restrictions, use our Japanese Phrasebook & Allergy Show-Cards at restaurants around Mizushiri Station (水尻駅) (1.7 km).

Where to Stay in Saka (坂町)

Visitors staying overnight in Saka (坂町) can look for business hotels, traditional ryokan, or family-run minshuku near Mizushiri Station (水尻駅) (1.7 km), or base at major rail hubs in Hiroshima (Hiroshima Station, Fukuyama & Shin-Onomichi (Sanyo Shinkansen)) or neighboring Kaita, Kumano, Kure for quick train access into Saka. Compare hotel tiers and ryokan etiquette in our Japan Accommodation Guide.

Best Time to Visit Saka & Seasonal Highlights

Seasonal guide for Saka (坂町, 290 m elevation at 34.3167°N, 132.5167°E): Late March–April for cherry blossoms at Peace Park, Miyajima & Senko-ji (Onomichi); November for Momijidani Park autumn maples on Miyajima; spring/autumn for cycling the Shimanami Kaido.

Wider sightseeing across Hiroshima Prefecture that pairs well with visiting Ōkurokami Jima (大黒神島) in Saka (坂町) includes: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park & Museum, Miyajima's floating Itsukushima Shrine (Hatsukaichi), hillside port town of Onomichi, the 70 km Shimanami Kaido island cycling route, and Tomonoura harbor (Fukuyama).

Practical Travel Tips for Saka (坂町)

• Tourist information (観光案内所) for Saka: Stop by the Kankō Annaijo desk at Hiroshima Station, Fukuyama & Shin-Onomichi (Sanyo Shinkansen) or Mizushiri Station (水尻駅) (1.7 km) for local bus schedules to Ōkurokami Jima (大黒神島) and walking maps of Saka (坂町).
• Cash & ATMs in Saka: Convenience stores and major hotels around Mizushiri Station (水尻駅) (1.7 km) accept international cards, while smaller eateries and shrines near Ōkurokami Jima (大黒神島) often prefer yen cash; 7-Eleven (Seven Bank) and Japan Post ATMs in Saka accept foreign debit cards.
• Local dining hours in Saka: Around Mizushiri Station (水尻駅) (1.7 km) and neighboring Kaita, Kumano, Kure, lunch service typically runs 11:30 AM–2:00 PM and dinner spots open around 5:30 PM with last orders between 8:00 PM and 9:00 PM.