Things to do in Chugoku

You can learn about the local history of Izumo when you make a stop at a well-known site like Izumo Taisha. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.

Walk along wooden piers and observe the captivating sights of this Shinto shrine that appears to float on the water offshore from Miyajima Island.

You can learn about the history of Shimonoseki with a stop at Tsunoshima Bridge. Amble around the area's parks or visit its monuments.

Spend a day reflecting on the atomic bombing that devastated Hiroshima in 1945 and discover the city’s mission for peace at this beautifully designed park in the city center.

Take a relaxing and scenic ferry trip to the sacred island of Miyajima and begin your journey to serene shrines and a tranquil mountain peak.

The only building still standing in the atomic bomb’s devastating hypocenter now crests the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, symbolizing the city’s plea for peace.

Catch an event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.

Learn about the catastrophic impact the atomic bomb had on Hiroshima through personal stories, scientific documentation and real footage at this museum dedicated to world peace.

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tottori Sand Dunes during your travels in Tottori. Discover the area's desert landscape and temples.