Chugoku Travel Guide
Where to stay in Chugoku
Hiroshima City Centre
Known for its fascinating museums and prominent monuments, there's plenty to explore in Hiroshima City Centre. You can visit top attractions like Hiroshima Central Shopping District and Kamiyacho, and jump on the metro at Kamiya-cho-higashi Station or Tate-machi Station to see more of the city.
Kokura
Well liked for its breweries and hot springs, Kokura is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Kokura Castle and Yasaka Shrine, and jump on the metro at Tanga Station to get around the city.
Yudaonsen
Travellers like the parks in Yudaonsen, and Inoue Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Naka Ward
Travellers love Naka Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Hiroshima by jumping on the metro at Funairi-hon-machi Station or Funairi-saiwai-cho Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.
Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
Unique features of Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter include the historical sites and gardens. Make a stop by Ohara Museum of Art or Senichi Hoshino Memorial Museum while you're exploring the area.
Itsukushima
While visiting Itsukushima, you might make a stop by sights like Miyajima Aquarium and Itsukushima Shrine Treasure Hall.
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Popular places to visit
Itsukushima Shrine
Walk along wooden piers and observe the captivating sights of this Shinto shrine that appears to float on the water offshore from Miyajima Island.
Izumo Taisha
You can learn about the history of Izumo with a trip to Izumo Taisha. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples.
Dogo Onsen
Soak in the natural thermal water and admire the architecture and period décor of the bathhouse that inspired the wonderful drawings of the animated film Spirited Away.
Atomic Bomb Dome
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.
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park
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.
Miyajima Ferry Terminal
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.
