What to do in Chugoku

You can learn about the local history of Izumo during your trip to a well-known site such as 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.

Catch an event at Hiroshima Green Arena during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the notable monuments and shops in this walkable area.

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

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.

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Benesse House Museum during your trip to Naoshima. While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

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.

A dynamically modern university, resolutely open to the whole world, occupies a set of campus buildings scattered near Okayama’s downtown.