7D6N Route: Chugoku Region

A city park in the center of Hiroshima City. Aside from the Atomic Bomb Dome in the park, there are also the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, cenotaphs, monuments for peace, and more.

The large Torii built on the sea is famous as one of the Three Views of Japan. There was a time in history when the island itself was worshipped as a god. In 1996, it was designated as a World Heritage Site.

Kintaikyo Bridge is the representative wooden arch bridge in Japan and no nails were used in it construction. It is 193.3 meters long and 5 meters wide. There are cherry blossoms in spring and autumn foliage in autumn. Visitors can enjoy a different scenery here every season.

It is the first shrine in Japan that worships Sugawara no Michizane, the god of learning. Inside the shrine, there are buildings that are designated as important cultural property. Visitors can feel the history here.

A chisen-kaiyu style garden that is designated as a national scenic spot. There are many trees planted in the garden. With autumn foliage in autumn and snow in winter, you can enjoy the traditional Japanese scenery here.

A national park with the top limestone caves in Japan. There is also an observatory where you can overlook the beautiful view and sport activities like cycling are available for visitors to feel the nature and enjoy nature.

The feature of Beppu Benten Pond is its high transparency of water and it is selected as the top 100 water of Japan. The water is also used for trout farming, and visitors can enjoy rainbow trout fishing in the fishing pond.

From Tsunoshima Bridge, you can see the cobalt blue color of the sea. This bridge is 1,780 meters long, making it one of the longest bridge connecting a remote island that you can cross for free.

The 123 torii gates lining up over 100 meters long is an impressive sight. There is a saisen box on top of the 6 meters-tall big torii gate, and it is said that if you could toss a coin into it, your wishes would come true.

This terraced rice field covers an area of about 600 hectares, from where you can enjoy the expansive view that overlooks the Sea of Japan. It is rare that terraced rice fields are located by the sea. It has been selected as one of the top 100 terraced rice fields of Japan.

Many samurai houses line the area here, making it a spot where you can stroll the town in an Edo-period atmosphere. You can feel Edo period's architecture and culture. Plus, there is a big tengu mask in Enseiji Temple.

A retro town that is designated as Important Preservation Districts for Groups of Traditional Buildings. It is said that this hot spring has over 1,300 years of history and its therapeutic effects are highly rated.

A representative shrine of Japan that is known for the god of matchmaking. In the solemn atmosphere lies an 8.8 meters high and 12 meters wide big torii gate; the pine tree approach, Matsu no Sando; a huge shimenawa in the Kagura Hall; and more.

The old appearance of this castle has been preserved and it is designated as a national treasure. The tenshu (keep) has one floor below ground and five floors above ground. It was built to be great at both offense and defense. Additionally, you can take the sightseeing boat from the moat to other sides of Matsue Castle to enjoy the surrounding sceneries.

There are around 2,000 pieces of artwork here, with a focus on contemporary Japanese paintings and ceramic art. The beautiful Japanese garden inside has been awarded three stars by the Michelin Green Guide Japan.

You can buy fresh seafood such as crab and tuna here. You can also enjoy freshly prepared seafood in the cafeteria. It is well-loved by the locals and a very popular spot.

Sakaiminato City is the birthplace of Mizuki Shigeru, the author of "GeGeGe no Kitaro“. Bronze statues of yokai (monsters) that appear in Mizuki's works are placed throughout the city.

A prominent sand dune in Japan which is designated as a national natural monument. You can enjoy various activities such as paragliding, Segway riding, and camel riding here.

One of the top radon hot springs in the world. The spring water has many healing effects. Visitors that are not staying at the accommodation are also welcome to use the hot spring, making it perfect for hot spring tours. The old-fashioned townscape of this hot spring town and the local cuisine are also recommended.

This area was originally formed as a castle town. Today, the warehouses and townhouses are renovated into shops and cafes while preserving their original atmosphere. To enjoy the walk even more, you can pay a tour guide to bring you around.

You can feel all four seasons in this three-stars Michelin Green Guide Japan garden. On top of that, there are three light-ups every year and many other interesting events to make the garden even more enjoyable.

3 minutes from Kurashiki Station, or around 10 minutes from Kurashiki Interchange, this place is a easy to access. The vast site is lined with a variety of apparel and miscellaneous goods shops.

The town retains a historical atmosphere with the white-walled warehouses and the rows of willow trees. As the birthplace of Japanese jeans, Kurashiki denim is very famous here. Additionally, the light-up at night allows you to enjoy a different scenery from the daytime.

Famous for its delicious broth made from chicken bones and small fishes, Onomichi Ramen, which originated from Onomichi, has a history of 80 years. Starting from Onomichi Station, there are many restaurants along the railway.

The symbol of Onomichi, where you can enjoy the different sceneries of all four seasons such as cherry blossoms in spring. The night view from the observatory at the peak is a popular dating spot.