Takehara (竹原市 takehara-shi?) is a small city located in the center of Hiroshima Prefecture with a population of about 27,252 people. This seaside town is sometimes called “Hiroshima’s Little Kyoto.” It is a good place to visit for a historical sightseeing trip or as base for a trip to Osakikamijima and Okunoshima. File:598px-Takehara in Hiroshima Prefecture Ja.svg.png