A beautiful hidden gem in Hiroshima! Miraishin no Oka, a perfect encounter between art and nature

After coming to Japan to study, I love to explore those "non-Internet-famous" niche hidden gems. This time, I accidentally came across "Miraishin no Oka" in Hiroshima and was struck by a photo of pure white marble. I immediately decided: no matter how troublesome the transportation is, I must go! --- **🚌 A "lonely" journey** Starting from downtown Hiroshima, it took me 3 hours to get to Innoshima by train, bus, and ferry. All the fatigue along the way disappeared when I set foot on the island—the wind from the Seto Inland Sea, with a salty taste, hit my face, the sunlight shattered in the waves, and even the air seemed to be washed clean and transparent. **Tips**: There are few buses on the island, so be sure to check the timetable! I recommend renting a bicycle and taking your time to explore. The citrus fields and fishing village houses along the way are the hidden Easter eggs🍊. --- **⛰️ When pure white meets blue, it's breathtaking** Walking through the courtyard of the Kosanji Museum, a piece of pure white suddenly came into view—this is "Miraishin no Oka." The group of sculptures made of 3,000 pieces of Italian marble looks like snow scattered by God, frozen between the blue sea and sky. Squat down and touch the stone surface, cold but gentle. The designer said that "poetry is written with stones" here, and it is true: geometric lines cut light and shadow, the cross points to the clouds, and the iconic heart-shaped monument stands alone and firmly on the top of the mountain, as if saying: "No matter how noisy the world is, only your own heartbeat can be heard here." --- **☕️ Missed the cafe, but met the dusk** I wanted to check in at "Cafe Coure" on the mountainside, but I missed the business hours. Just when I was feeling regretful, I turned around and saw the sunset—the whole piece of white stone was dyed honey-colored, and the sea surface glowed like gold foil. I simply sat on the steps in a daze, watching the evening breeze push the clouds through the sculptures. I suddenly understood the meaning of travel: the unplanned scenery is often the most touching. --- **📝 For those who want to go** ・**Tickets**: Kosanji + Miraishin no Oka combo ticket is 1,400 yen, no discount for student ID (heartache) ・**Transportation**: The most convenient way is to take a ferry from Onomichi Station to Setoda Port. I recommend driving or renting an electric bicycle! ・**Outfit**: Solid color dress + straw hat, perfect match with the white stone background~ ・**Mood**: This place is suitable for going alone, put on a song "Aruarian Dance" in your headphones, and let your thoughts drift away with the sea breeze. --- **🌌 Little thoughts** Every day in Japan, I am learning the philosophy of "Ichigo Ichie." And Miraishin no Oka is like a promise to myself—crossing mountains and seas, just to hear the clearest echo in my heart in the lonely pure white. Next time, I want to bring a collection of poems here and wait for a sunset.