Chugoku Travel Guide

A roadside station where you can enjoy fresh seafood delivered directly from the neighboring fishing port.

A feat of architecture, a color palette of 8 different exhibit halls perched on a watery plane.

A popular shrine for extra luck in love and matchmaking.

A historic park where you can admire cherry blossoms unique to this region of Japan.

Hands-on workshops in a retro wooden school building! Unlock the esteemed tales and flair of Yamaguchi Prefecture.

A historical structure recognized as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, showcasing a story of innovation.

Learn the history of Fukuyama Castle, one of the "Japan's Top 100 Castles," while immersing yourself in the culture of the samurai!

A museum blessed with unbeatable views over Lake Shinji that shifts in look with each passing hour.

Forever picture-perfect! Japanese gardens with beauty for each season!

Experience the nostalgic vibes of a historical and lively town while enjoying the hot springs.

A coastline where you can enjoy the rugged and dramatic landscapes shaped by the Sea of Japan.

A stunning ski resort offering panoramic views of the Sea of Japan from its breathtaking slopes.

Savor a variety of dishes prepared with safe, high-quality horse meat directly sourced from Kumamoto.

A restaurant where you can enjoy a variety of dishes made with local Yamaguchi ingredients paired with regional sake for a perfect marriage of flavors.

A perfect spot for souvenir shopping and savoring Yamaguchi cuisine in a hot spring town izakaya.

Delectable oyster fare from a select catch and expert skill come together at this legendary birthplace of "Yaki Gaki" style grilled oysters.

The only coffee stand on Miyajima that roasts its own specialty coffee.

A traditional establishment in Yamaguchi, known as the birthplace of the local specialty, Kawara Soba.

A beloved local eatery where you can savor Yamaguchi's soul food, Bari Soba.

A road station restaurant where you can enjoy Yamaguchi's branded beef at reasonable prices.

Experience Shimane's unique delicacies at a long-established kappo (Japanese cooking) restaurant that carries on a venerable tradition.

The specialty of this long-standing popular establishment in Miyajima-guchi is the exquisite Anagomeshi(conger eel over rice), which is delicious whether you take it out or eat it in the store.

Enjoy Setoda's famous octopus and lemon to the fullest.

A tranquil café for classical music and home-roasted specialty coffee.

Adjacent to Shimonoseki Station, it's the largest shopping mall in Yamaguchi Prefecture.

Unbeatable dining, shopping, and scenic walks at this seaside mall.

A long-standing Japanese confectionery shop known for its popular "Fried Momiji®", a perfect companion for exploring Miyajima.

A popular store whose signature product is Kure's famous "melon pan" (cookie crusted bun) filled with homemade cream.

This is the direct sales store of Senpuku, a sake brewery established in Kure City. In addition to Senpuku's sake, original goods are also sold.

The largest souvenir shop in Onomichi with a selection of 500 items.

A spacious outlet mall surrounded by greenery near JR Kurashiki Station, where one can spend a pleasant day in comfort.

Events, reading and eating - a shopping mall where one can spend all day!

A shopping mall with popular fashion retailers and daily goods.

Excellent access direct from the train station! A large commercial complex comprising about 100 specialist shops.

An affluent lifestyle design market for the “necessities of life (clothing, food and shelter)”.

Experience an elegant stay on the island, a World Heritage site, while relaxing in a natural hot spring.

Enjoy a resort stay on Miyajima! This sophisticated and modern Japanese-style hotel offers a relaxing experience with the comfort of a private villa.

This seaside inn is located on a beach celebrated as one of Japan's "Top 100 Sunset Spots," allowing guests to enjoy spectacular views from the rooms and open-air baths.

A hot spring inn known for its ocean-view open-air baths and exquisite hospitality.

An onsen inn recommended for groups, offering a diverse range of banquet menus.

Exquisite kaiseki cuisine brimming with local seasonal ingredients! A Japanese-style inn at the foot of Kintaikyo Bridge.

An entertainment ryokan popular for its six unique baths and the 'Okami Gekijo' performance.

Embrace the peaceful stay at a traditional Japanese-style inn where you can feel the legends and traditions of Izumo everywhere.

A hotel that embraces Japan's Izumo traditional culture, offering blissful cuisine made with seasonal high-quality ingredients.

A historical inn where you can feel the spirit of the visionaries who accomplished the Meiji Restoration.

Experience Japanese culture and meet locals at the inn with a bathhouse!

A hot topic, Japanese ryokan, was created by the legendary hotelier.

A vibrant floral festival filled with events that promote peace from Hiroshima to the world.

”Shan, shan,” bells ring in the biggest summer festival in Tottori City.

Step into “Izumo Week” an all-exclusive expedition into the lore of the gods in Kannazuki, the month without gods.

It's a unique festival with a legend that promises good matrimonial matches for its participants.

It is held from dusk to night on June 17 of the lunar calendar and is the most extensive Shinto ritual at Itsukushima Shrine since the Heian period (794-1185).