The Chugoku region (中国地方) is located in the western part of Honshu. There are many famous shrines and old Japanese townscapes in the Chugoku region, so you can enjoy Japanese culture. You can also enjoy the seafood of the Sea of Japan and the Seto Inland Sea. The region facing the Seto Inland Sea (Hiroshima, Okayama, Yamaguchi) is called the Sanyo Region (山陽地方), and the region facing the Sea of Japan (Shimane, Tottori) is called the Sanin Region (山陰地方).
Sanyo Region
In the Sanyo Region, mainly on the coast of the Seto Inland Sea, commercial cities using shipping have prospered since ancient times, and there are many port towns. Many large and small islands are distributed on the Seto Inland Sea. The Shimanami Kaido (しまなみ海道) is connected to the islands of the Seto Inland Sea by a bridge and can be crossed by bicycle or car. The climate of Setouchi is ideal for sightseeing because there are many sunny days and little rainfall throughout the year.
Hiroshima
The main destinations of Hiroshima are as below.
Okayama
The main destinations of Okayama are as below.
Yamaguchi
The main destinations of Yamaguchi are as below.
Shimanami
The main destinations of Shimanami are as below.
Sanin Region
The Sanin Region was influenced by continental culture since ancient time, and there are many places where Japanese myths was set. One of the features is that it is full of nature such as mountains, hills and the sea. In addition, many onsen spring out in various places, and enjoying the seafood of the Sea of Japan at a hot spring inn is also a pleasure of traveling.
Shimane
The main destinations of Shimane are as below.
Tottori
The main destinations of Tottori are as below.
