Hiroshima Prefecture

Wintertime in Hiroshima means many things to many people. To some people, it means oysters, mikan, and nihonshu. These are great winter indulgences, but they are for a different article. Today we are going to talk about winter options in Hiroshima. You see,  while the rest of Japan either goes into hibernation or ski season, Hiroshima has its own opportunities for winter fun. Despite minimal snowfall in the city, there are plenty of options for winter sports, from team activities to solo adventures to family trips. If you’re interested in getting outside this winter, Hiroshima and the surrounding area have all your options covered. Big Wave Ice Rink No winter in Hiroshima would be complete without a few visits to the Higashi-Ku Sports Center in Ushita for some time on the ice. While renting skates and doing circles on the rink is exciting on its own, you could also give curling, figure skating, or ice hockey a try. There are skating lessons to sign up for that occur twice a month and hockey teams for every age group. Where: Hiroshima Big Wave – Higashi-Ku Sports Center, 1-8-3 Ushita Shinmachi, Higashi-Ku, Hiroshima (next to the “Ushita Big Wave” Astram stop) Open: November…