Title: Visit Chugoku: Best of Chugoku Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.com

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# Chugoku

## Travel Guide

![Shukkeien showing a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102514/0ae7934f-8097-43fa-9816-090310cf32ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Shukkeien showing a garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102514/0ae7934f-8097-43fa-9816-090310cf32ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Hiroshima showing interior views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526920750/0a6c1882-5167-4934-b44f-b38e97074bd1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Hiroshima Castle featuring chateau or palace and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102484/74fff493-46af-4eb7-bf9a-4abc2ce251d6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Hiroshima City Centre showing street scenes, a city and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810424097/555b0571-13ec-4462-bed7-4847784d6e2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Chugoku

Where to stay

Things to do

### Where to stay in Chugoku

![Hiroshima City Centre](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810424097/a910f096-5a76-4eb3-b47e-6dc3e22d623d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Hiroshima City Centre

4.5/5(398 area reviews)

 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. 

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### Itsukushima

 If you're spending some time in Itsukushima, Daisho-in and Miyajima Aquarium are top sights worth seeing. 

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![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Yuda Onsen

 Travelers like the parks in Yuda Onsen, and Inoue Park is a top attraction you might want to visit. 

[](https://expedia.com/Yamaguchi-Yuda-Onsen.dx553248635389795476)

![皆生海岸](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621562272536/51c203bc-90bc-400d-a9b8-d10ab15950b1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Kaike Onsen

 While visiting Kaike Onsen, you might make a stop by sights like Kaike Onsen Beach and Tokoen Garden. 

[](https://expedia.com/Yonago-Kaike-Onsen.dx553248621562272536)

![Okayama Castle is a Japanese castle in the city of Okayama.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2660/0732b963-e2df-4111-b994-b2970ece322e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Kita Ward

5/5(23 area reviews)

 While visiting Kita Ward, you might make a stop by sights like Kanko Stadium and Momotaro Arena. 

[](https://expedia.com/Okayama-Kita-Ward.dx553248635976384331)

![縮景園 濯纓池](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635810424097/deef5ee8-4cc0-4e27-a88d-c9328d4ccc18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)

### Naka Ward

4.5/5(17 area reviews)

 In the heart of Hiroshima, discover the central business district and Peace Memorial Park, shop at Hondori shopping arcade, and savor okonomiyaki at Okonomi-mura. 

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- Chugoku Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Chugoku

![Hotel Granvia Hiroshima](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/80000/76900/76855/904a63f3_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel Granvia Hiroshima

1-5 Matsubara-cho Hiroshima Hiroshima-ken

$66 nightly

$73 total

Feb 11 - Feb 12

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,427 reviews)

Clean room. Excellent location.

Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

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Hotel Intergate Hiroshima

5-16 Teppo-cho, Naka-ku Hiroshima Hiroshima

$52 nightly

$57 total

Feb 8 - Feb 9

Stay at this hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,103 reviews)

Really good value for money. Room was really clean and spacious. Great location, walking distance to all main areas

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

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Hilton Hiroshima

Fujimicho 11-12, Naka-ku Hiroshima Hiroshima

$91 nightly

$100 total

Mar 2 - Mar 3

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,173 reviews)

Incredible room, fantastic service, good workout area and an incredible onsen to relax after a long day of walking. Staff are amazing, accommodating and very helpful. Great hotel with a good location within walking distance of everything you want to see in Nagasaki.

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

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7-15 Nishihiratsukacho, Naka Ward Hiroshima Hiroshima

Stay at this aparthotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (296 reviews)

Hotel was clean and modern, close to public transportation, shopping, and restaurants. There was a fee for breakfast, which ended up being only 2 pre-prepared options: yogurt or egg sandwich.

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fav HIROSHIMA STADIUM

3-6-24 Nishikaniya Minami Ward Hiroshima Hiroshima

Stay at this aparthotel in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium and Hijiyama-kōen ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (170 reviews)

Perfect

Reviewed on Dec 28, 2025

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b hotel Neko Yard

2-10 Nekoyacho Naka Ward Hiroshima Hiroshima

Stay at this apartment in Hiroshima. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room soaking tubs. Popular attractions Gewand Halle and Hiroshima Orizuru Tower ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (225 reviews)

A well equipped room with enough space for 3 people. The staff were very helpful and happy to assist with any queries. Easy to find and has access to other transport.

Reviewed on Jan 25, 2026

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### Popular places to visit

![Itsukushima Shrine featuring a lake or waterhole and heritage elements](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102564/2574c791-2866-4c0d-9fea-861d5c7b15c7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Itsukushima Shrine

4.5/5(181 reviews)

Walk along wooden piers and observe the captivating sights of this Shinto shrine that appears to float on the water offshore from Miyajima Island.

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![Izumo Taisha](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532770392/53af9d9d-b914-4b3b-bb18-d5e847b30335.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Izumo Taisha

5/5(3 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Izumo with a trip to Izumo Taisha. Amble around the area's parks or visit its temples. 

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![Ferry Approaching Naoshima Island during Tranquil Evening Light, Setouchi, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532770219/18406170-2b68-43b0-8331-1f7a1a03b275.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Uno Port

4.5/5(17 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Tamano with a trip to Uno Port. Wander the gardens and seaside in the area. 

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![Tsunoshima Ohashi Bridge in Shimonoseki, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532769665/245c617e-919e-44bc-b7ff-b71274725034.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Tsunoshima Bridge

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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

[](https://expedia.com/Tsunoshima-Bridge-Shimonoseki.d553248621532769665.Vacation-Attraction)

![Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102502/8e79a716-bcce-437c-8dc4-67ee95f65425.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

5/5(182 reviews)

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.

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![Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102500/0632a141-ca57-4b8a-b27d-77f1c6709c00.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

5/5(173 reviews)

Learn about the catastrophic impact the atomic bomb had on Hiroshima through personal stories, scientific documentation and real footage at this museum dedicated to world peace.

[](https://expedia.com/Hiroshima-Peace-Memorial-Museum-Hiroshima-City-Centre.d6102500.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![1 Day Okayama Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50090268/5eccad89-9e74-47c7-994c-a808adbcbcf4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### 1 Day Okayama Guided Walking Tour

$144

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/1-day-okayama-guided-walking-tour.a50090268.activity-details)

![Kurashiki and Weeping Willows ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1162061/0bbd43f8-51b5-4e46-969f-0270d777a125.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Kurashiki Rickshaw Tour

$69

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/kurashiki-rickshaw-tour.a1162061.activity-details)

![Sashiko Denim Workshop in Kurashiki](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50951974/678024d2-51fc-47ce-bcb6-6fac53595edd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Sashiko Denim Workshop in Kurashiki

$61

per adult

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## Cities near Chugoku

![A-Bomb Dome](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6128225/379efbba-31bf-45f7-99b2-bfbfb31a9436.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Hiroshima

![A Trip to the Iwami Region of Shimane Prefecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1650/97e241eb-eb6c-451c-bdfb-8fb964239db9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Iwami

![Lots of statues here ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1666/191d73ea-1d76-4726-87e9-64d4397ab8cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Izumo

![Kokura Castle showing a castle, a pond and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6102760/896803eb-ac8c-445f-841f-1e686ded7745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Kitakyushu

- Cities near Chugoku
- Places of interest

[Hiroshima](https://expedia.com/Hiroshima.dx6128225)[Iwami](https://expedia.com/Iwami.dx1650)[Izumo](https://expedia.com/Izumo.dx1666)[Kitakyushu](https://expedia.com/Kitakyushu.dx6128399)[Matsuyama](https://expedia.com/Matsuyama.dx2489)[Okayama](https://expedia.com/Okayama.dx2660)[Takamatsu](https://expedia.com/Takamatsu.dx3363)[Tottori](https://expedia.com/Tottori.dx3553)[Ube](https://expedia.com/Ube.dx3603)[Yonago](https://expedia.com/Yonago.dx3944)[Kurashiki](https://expedia.com/Kurashiki.dx9314)[Hofu](https://expedia.com/Hofu.dx6047393)[Abu](https://expedia.com/Abu.dx6048193)[Higashihiroshima](https://expedia.com/Higashihiroshima.dx6049728)[Fukuyama](https://expedia.com/Fukuyama.dx6050773)[Masuda](https://expedia.com/Masuda.dx6060210)[Hatsukaichi](https://expedia.com/Hatsukaichi.dx6123103)[Matsue](https://expedia.com/Matsue.dx6125464)[Kure](https://expedia.com/Kure.dx6128230)[Yamaguchi](https://expedia.com/Yamaguchi.dx6128238)[Ako](https://expedia.com/Ako.dx6130775)[Shinonsen](https://expedia.com/Shinonsen.dx6130780)[Shimonoseki](https://expedia.com/Shimonoseki.dx6131398)[Marugame](https://expedia.com/Marugame.dx6139296)[Tamano](https://expedia.com/Tamano.dx6140080)

- [Itsukushima Shrine ](https://expedia.com/Itsukushima-Shrine-Hiroshima.d6102564.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Izumo Taisha ](https://expedia.com/Izumo-Taisha-Izumo.d553248621532770392.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Uno Port ](https://expedia.com/Uno-Port-Tamano.d553248621532770219.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tsunoshima Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Tsunoshima-Bridge-Shimonoseki.d553248621532769665.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park ](https://expedia.com/Hiroshima-Peace-Memorial-Park-Hiroshima-City-Centre.d6102502.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum ](https://expedia.com/Hiroshima-Peace-Memorial-Museum-Hiroshima-City-Centre.d6102500.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Benesse House Museum ](https://expedia.com/Benesse-House-Museum-Naoshima.d3000757860.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Atomic Bomb Dome ](https://expedia.com/Atomic-Bomb-Dome-Hiroshima-City-Centre.d6102476.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Miyajima Ferry Terminal ](https://expedia.com/Miyajima-Ferry-Terminal-Itsukushima.d6222506.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Karato Fish Market ](https://expedia.com/Karato-Fish-Market-Kitakyushu.d553248621566122671.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hiroshima University ](https://expedia.com/Hiroshima-University-Hiroshima.d6102506.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hiroshima Green Arena ](https://expedia.com/Hiroshima-Green-Arena-Hiroshima-City-Centre.d6102492.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Okayama University ](https://expedia.com/Okayama-University-Kita-Ward.d6222718.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tamatsukuri Hot Spring ](https://expedia.com/Tamatsukuri-Hot-Spring-Matsue.d553248621563235256.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mojiko Retro ](https://expedia.com/Mojiko-Retro-Moji.d553248621532769645.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium ](https://expedia.com/Mazda-Zoom-Zoom-Stadium-Minami-Ward.d553248621532770140.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Tottori Sand Dunes ](https://expedia.com/Tottori-Sand-Dunes-Tottori.d553248621532770512.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Adachi Museum of Art ](https://expedia.com/Adachi-Museum-Of-Art-Yasugi.d553248621532770437.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Naoshima Ferry Terminal ](https://expedia.com/Naoshima-Ferry-Terminal-Naoshima.d553248621563235251.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Miyahama Hot Spring ](https://expedia.com/Miyahama-Hot-Spring-Hiroshima.d3000757116.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Akiyoshidai Safari Land ](https://expedia.com/Akiyoshidai-Safari-Land-Mine.d553248621532769726.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Hiroshima Castle ](https://expedia.com/Hiroshima-Castle-Hiroshima-City-Centre.d6102484.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Yamaguchi University ](https://expedia.com/Yamaguchi-University-Yamaguchi.d6224855.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lake Shinji ](https://expedia.com/Lake-Shinji-Shimane-Prefecture.d3000756979.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Moji Port ](https://expedia.com/Moji-Port-Moji.d553248635810426028.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Great Seto Bridge ](https://expedia.com/Great-Seto-Bridge-Kojima.d6222888.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Okayama International Circuit ](https://expedia.com/Okayama-International-Circuit-Mimasaka.d553248621532770311.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Okayama Castle ](https://expedia.com/Okayama-Castle-Kita-Ward.d6103934.Vacation-Attraction)
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