Things to Do in Chugoku, Japan
Western Honshu: Hiroshima and Miyajima, the sand dunes of Tottori and the shrines of Izumo.
78 destinations across 5 prefectures
Festivals in Chugoku
Suggested Itineraries
Places to Visit in Chugoku
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Yuushien Garden
A Peony Garden on a Lake Island
A beautiful Japanese garden on Daikonshima island in Lake Nakaumi, famous for its large peony dis...
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Itsukushima Shrine
Floating Torii Gate of Miyajima
UNESCO World Heritage shrine on Miyajima Island, famous for its vermillion torii gate appearing t...
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Okayama Castle
The Crow Castle, Okayama's Black Fortress
A striking black castle nicknamed 'Crow Castle' for its dark exterior, standing across the Asahi ...
Matsue Castle
A National Treasure known as the 'Black Castle', one of only 12 original castles and the sole sur...
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Washuzan Hill
The Best Viewpoint of the Great Seto Bridge
A hilltop viewpoint offering the most spectacular views of the Great Seto Bridge connecting Honsh...
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Hiroshima Peace Memorial
A-Bomb Dome - Symbol of Peace
Skeletal remains of the Hiroshima Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage ...
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Kibitsu Shrine
The Shrine Behind the Legend of Momotaro
Ancient shrine said to be the origin of the Momotaro legend. Known for its unique roof style and ...
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Adachi Museum of Art
Art museum whose Japanese gardens have been ranked best in Japan by the Journal of Japanese Garde...
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Mount Daisen
Known as the 'Mt Fuji of the San'in Region', Mount Daisen is a striking volcanic peak offering ex...
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Tsuwano
Tsuwano - Little Kyoto of San'in
A well-preserved castle town in a mountain valley, known as the Little Kyoto of San'in for its Ed...
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Tamatsukuri Onsen
An Ancient Beauty Hot Spring with 1,300 Years of History
One of Japan's oldest hot springs, praised for its beautifying waters since the Nara period. The ...
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Izumo Taisha
Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine
One of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines. Dedicated to Okuninushi, god of marriage, so couples come h...
Tottori Sand Dunes
Japan's largest coastal sand dunes stretching along the Sea of Japan, offering camel rides and pa...
Shimanami Kaido
Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route
A 70-kilometer cycling route across six islands connected by spectacular bridges over the Seto In...
Shimonoseki Karato Market
Karato Market
At this bustling waterfront market in the fugu capital of Japan, visitors can savor the notorious...