DESTINATION Chugoku
Chugoku
Yamaguchi
Shimane
Tottori
Hiroshima
Okayama
SHIMONOSEKI
IWAKUNI
MIYAJIMA
HIROSHIMA
HIROSHIMA AIRPORT
OKAYAMA
IWAMI GINZAN
IZUMO
MT. DAISEN
TOTTORI
Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi
Travel off the beaten path to the limestone caverns, serene beaches and ancient castle towns in Yamaguchi
Travel off the beaten path to the limestone caverns, serene beaches and ancient castle towns in Yamaguchi
Shimane
Shimane
Shimane and its natural beauty are steeped in mythology. It is home to pristine island beaches, an important former silver mine and one of Japan's holiest shrines.
Shimane and its natural beauty are steeped in mythology. It is home to pristine island beaches, an important former silver mine and one of Japan's holiest shrines.
Tottori
Tottori
Japan's least populated prefecture, Tottori is a nature-rich, off-the-radar destination that has changed little over the centuries
Japan's least populated prefecture, Tottori is a nature-rich, off-the-radar destination that has changed little over the centuries
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
Hiroshima's natural draws are the Seto Inland Sea, forested mountains and pristine waters. These are are additional perks for visitors exploring the prefecture's peace connection, shrines and museums
Hiroshima's natural draws are the Seto Inland Sea, forested mountains and pristine waters. These are are additional perks for visitors exploring the prefecture's peace connection, shrines and museums
Okayama
Okayama
Okayama has stunning gardens, an imposing castle and the historic canal district of Kurashiki
Okayama has stunning gardens, an imposing castle and the historic canal district of Kurashiki
The less-traveled Chugoku region is full of rural beauty, rewarding hikes and great historical significance
With its well-known history and famed floating shrine, it is hard to overlook Hiroshima, but this popular destination is merely the entry point of Japan's less-explored western frontier. Continue west following the Sanyo Shinkansen and you'll discover idyllic seaside towns and island-hopping opportunities on the Seto Inland Sea, with onward paths to Kyushu and Shikoku. Venture inland on the road less traveled, and your efforts will be rewarded with hikes on breathtaking peaks like Mt. Daisen divine natural landscapes, and the excitement of discovery in Shimane and Tottori.
Don't Miss
- Hiroshima's famous floating shrine, and Okunoshima, an island ruled by rabbits
- The Iwami Kagura dance—a performance of a lifetime
- The well-preserved castle town of Hagi and its local pottery style
- Cycle the Shimanami Kaido over the sparkling Seto Inland Sea
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