Chugoku

Sacred Shrines, Historic sites, and stunning views

Onomichi at sunset, Hiroshima prefecture, Chugoku Region.

Chugoku (中国地方)  is the westernmost region on Japan’s main island, Honshu. Chugoku consists of five prefectures, and is some to some of Japan’s most sacred sites, including Miyajima and Izumo Taisha. Hiroshima Prefecture is the most popular destination in the region, with many cultural and historic sites. Hiroshima is also home to Hiroshima style Okonomiyaki, a popular food enjoyed around the city. 

Top Destinations in Chugoku

Hiroshima Prefecture

Itsukushima Shrine Torii on Miyajima, one of Hiroshima Prefectures most iconic destinations.

Itsukushima Shrine

Scenic shrine famous for the floating torii gate

Daisho-in on Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture

Daisho-in

Ancient temple on Miyajjma

Hiroshima Castle Main keep

Hiroshima Castle

Reconstructed samurai castle with museum, moat, and scenic views

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Park remembering the August 6th 1945 bombing of Hiroshima

Itsukushima Shrine Torii on Miyajima, one of Hiroshima Prefectures most iconic destinations.

Miyajima

The sacred island of Miyajima

The Atomic Bomb dome, in Hiroshima Prefecture is a historical landmark, showing the damage from the Atomic bomb that was dropped on the city of Hiroshima in World War II.

Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome

Historic building near the Hiroshima bombing hypocenter

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Okayama Prefecture

Kurashiki Canal, Okayama Prefecture

Kurashiki Canal

Historic Canal District

Kibitsu shrine long hall

Kibitsu Shrine

12th Century Shrine recognised as a national treasure

Okayama Castle Keep

Okayama Castle

Okayama's Black Castle

Korakuen Gardens

One of Japan's three top gardens

View of the Seto Ohashi Bridge from Washuzan Observatory

Washuzan Observatory

Scenic lookout over the Seto Ohashi Bridge

Kurashiki Ivy Square outer

Kurashiki Ivy Square

Ivy covered building in the heart of Kurashiki

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Yamaguchi Prefecture

Motonosumi Inari Shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture has 123 bright red torii gates that line the hillside path, Yamanashi prefecture

Motonosumi Inari Shrine

Torii lined path with stunning ocean views

Kintaikyo Bridge as seen on Off The Track Japan

Kintaikyo Bridge

Iconic Arched Bridge

Limestone Terraces of Akiyoshido cave

Akiyoshido Cave

Japan's largest limestone cave

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Tottori Prefecture

Tottori Sand Dunes

Tottori Sand Dunes

Japan's sand dunes

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Shimane Prefecture

Izumo Taisha, one of the most significant shrines in Japan.

Izumo Taisha

One of Japan's oldest shrines

Matsue Castle in Shimane Prefecture

Matsue Castle

Fuedal Era Castle, nicknamed the 'Plover Castle'

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Izumo Taisha, one of the most significant shrines in Japan.

Izumo Taisha

One of Japan's oldest shrines

Itsukushima Shrine Torii on Miyajima, one of Hiroshima Prefectures most iconic destinations.

Itsukushima Shrine

Scenic shrine famous for the floating torii gate

Daisho-in on Miyajima in Hiroshima Prefecture

Daisho-in

Ancient temple on Miyajjma

Hiroshima Castle Main keep

Hiroshima Castle

Reconstructed samurai castle with museum, moat, and scenic views

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Park remembering the August 6th 1945 bombing of Hiroshima

Itsukushima Shrine Torii on Miyajima, one of Hiroshima Prefectures most iconic destinations.

Miyajima

The sacred island of Miyajima

The Atomic Bomb dome, in Hiroshima Prefecture is a historical landmark, showing the damage from the Atomic bomb that was dropped on the city of Hiroshima in World War II.

Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome

Historic building near the Hiroshima bombing hypocenter

Kurashiki Canal, Okayama Prefecture

Kurashiki Canal

Historic Canal District

Senjokaku Pavilion and toyokuni shrine five-story pagoda

Senjokaku Pavilion

Wooden pavilion overlooking Miyajima

Senkoji Park

Scenic views of the Seto Inland sea of Japan

Motonosumi Inari Shrine in Yamaguchi Prefecture has 123 bright red torii gates that line the hillside path, Yamanashi prefecture

Motonosumi Inari Shrine

Torii lined path with stunning ocean views

Kibitsu shrine long hall

Kibitsu Shrine

12th Century Shrine recognised as a national treasure

Okayama Castle Keep

Okayama Castle

Okayama's Black Castle

 

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