Chugoku region is located on the westernmost tip of the main island of Honshu , it is dotted with quiet, beautiful villages and towns. It is a seaside fishing village and a small village settled along the mountain range. It is perfect for visiting nostalgic scenery and retaining the flavor of traditional Japan.
Chugoku region consists of 5 prefectures:
1. Tottori is located on the island of Honshu, the capital is Tottori, a prefecture with wide sand dunes. Therefore, it is a point of attraction for tourists. And these dunes are used for research in growing crops in arid areas. Its famous products are pears, melons, nagaimo (a sweet potato-like plant), and spring onions.
2. Shimane is located on the island of Honshu, the capital is Matsue, formerly the center of the powerful Izumo Domain. The site of Izumo Temple, an important ancient Shinto shrine And is home to Lake Shinji, one of the seven largest lakes in Japan.
3. Okayama is located on the island of Honshu, Okayama is the capital. It is a historical city in the past. Prominent in pottery
4. Hiroshima is located on the island of Honshu, the capital is Hiroshima, which was once the US nuclear bomb torn to the ground and tens of thousands dead. during World War II and used to organize sports Asian Games came in 1994 and because it used to be a city that was hit by a nuclear bomb. So there is a building built to commemorate that event. It is also the location of the Mazda car factory.
5. Yamaguchi is located on the island of Honshu. The capital is Yamaguchi, but the largest city of the prefecture is Shimonoseki, which in the past was the beginning of the Meiji Revolution in 1865. Highlights There is Kintai Bridge that crosses the Nishiki River. Iwakuni City which is a 5 arched wooden bridge There are both Buddhist and Christian religious sites located in Yamaguchi City. in the city of Shimonoseki It’s also famous for puffer fish.
Tourist Attraction
Mount Daisen (Mt. Daisen)
It is a large volcano. which is high above sea level, covering the western terrain of Tottori Prefecture, part of Mount Daisen It is Daisen-Oki National Park with a height of 1,729 meters. The Chugoku region is also the most prominent volcano. considered a spiritual symbol and the center of mountain worship for a long time.
Seto Bridge (Seto Ohashi)
The Seto Bridge (Seto Ohashi), connecting the port city of Okayama between the islands of Honshu and Shikoku, is the longest suspension bridge in the world. It is beautiful and is a very convenient transportation route. It’s a car route, a train route, and a bike route too.
Kaikyo Yume Tower
With a height of 153 meters, it is considered the tallest building in western Japan. Each night the lights that decorate the tower’s exterior change differently. It is a building that attracts tourists to visit the city day and night. From the observation hall, you can see a 360-degree panoramic view of the Kanmon Strait, Kyushu Island, Ganryujima Island, the Seto inland sea, and the Japan Sea.)
Hiroshima Castle (Hiroshima Jyo)
Hiroshima Castle (Hiroshima Jyo) was built in 1599 and was rebuilt in 1958 after being damaged by an atomic bomb. Today, the inside of the castle is used as a display of historical documents on the culture and battles of Japanese warriors. The area surrounding the castle is a cherry blossom garden in spring that is beautiful with pink and white cherry blossoms.
Akiyoshido Cave
It is the largest limestone cave in Asia. Was discovered about a thousand years ago. Inside there is a 1-kilometer-long corridor that tourists can walk around. Or take a wheelchair to visit at a distance of about 700 meters. There are 26 beauty spots in the cave, such as stalactites of various shapes.
Golden stalactites up to 15 meters high and hundreds of limestone lagoons. All of which are natural sculptures that have been accumulated over a period of more than three hundred thousand years. Classified as a clean cave.
