Chugoku Region
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Map & Access

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Shin-Yamaguchi Sta.

Miyajimaguchi Sta.
Shin-Iwakuni Sta.

San-yo Shinkansen

Asa Sta.

Higashihiroshima
Sta.

Hiroshima
Sta.

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Kokura Sta.

Tsuy
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San

Shin-Kurashiki Sta.
ShinKurashiki Sta.
OnomichiSta.
Kojima Sta.
Fukuyama Sta.

Aioi Sta.

Sh Sa
ink nan yosenShin-Kobe Sta.

Shin-Osaka Sta.

Nishi-Akashi Sta.

OkayamaPref.
14

Kansai-airport Sta.

Mihara Onomichi Sta.
Sta.

P.14

P.17

Kansai International Airport

P.14

P.16

Osaka

Yamaguchi
Pref.
18

Fukuoka Airport

Himeji Sta.

Okayama Sta.

Okayama Korakuen Garden &Okayama Castle

Onomichi

Hakata Sta.

Tottori Sand Dunes

Osaka Sta. (3 min., ¥160)

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Kibitsu Sta.

HiroshimaPref.
16San-yo LineLine

By limousine bus to Osaka Sta.

Bus (approx. 70 min., ¥1,550). By JR&
Sta. toSta.
ShinTrain Kyoto Line from OsakaKyoto

Hiroshima Airport

Iwakuni Sta.

Tokuyama Sta.
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Okayama Airport
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Hi g o s h i m
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LinKishinApprox. 50 min. by JR Kansai-

Train Airport Express “Haruka” ¥2,330

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Miyoshi Sta.

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Lin

Higashi-Hagi
Sta.
Nagatoshi Sta.

Tsuyama Sta.

Niimi Sta.

Akiyoshido CaveBus

Mizuki Shigeru Museum
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From
Kansai International Airport
to Shin-Osaka sta.

Tottori Sta.

Kurayoshi Sta.

Odashi Sta.

Gotsu Sta.

Masuda Sta.

Approx. 18 min. by
Nishitetsu Bus ¥260

Yonago-airport
Sta.

ChizukShimanePref.
P.12
Hamada Sta.

ShinShimonoseki
Sta.
Shimonoseki
Sta.

San-in Line

Izumoshi Sta.

eApprox. 5 min. by
Fukuoka Subway Kuko
Line ¥260

Yonago Sta.

Yasugi Sta.

Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine

Here are easy-to-follow routes from KansaiInternational Airport and Fukuoka Airport

Train

Sakaiminato Sta.

MatsueSta.

Matsue Castle

P.18

From Fukuoka Airport
to Hakata sta.

Tottori
Pref.
P.10

Yonago Airport

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Kintaikyo Bridge

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quater

Tokyo

Miyajima
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JR-WEST Shinkansen routes
Matsue Sta.

Okayama Sta.

Fukuoka
SubwayKuko Line
5 min. ¥260

Shinkansen "Nozomi"
1 hr. 37 min. ¥11,880
Hiroshima Airport (About 45 minutes bybus from Hiroshima Sta.) Dalian-bound, Shinkansen"Nozomi"Beijing-bound, Shanghai-bound,
34 min. ¥5,500
Hong Kong-bound, Taipei-bound,
Seoul-bound, Shingapore-bound,
Chengdu-bound flights

Hakata Sta.

Shinkansen"Nozomi"1 hr. 2 min. ¥8,420

Hiroshima Sta.

Shinkansen "Sakura"
41 min. ¥5,830

Fukuoka Airport

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Shinkansen "Kodama"
26 min. ¥3,220

www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/travel-information/

Shin-Shimonoseki
Sta.

If purchased
outside Japan

Okayama Airport (About 30 minutes by bus from Okayama Sta.)
Shanghai-bound, Hong Kong-bound, Taipei-bound,
Seoul-bound flights
Shinkansen "Nozomi"
44 min. ¥5,500

Okayama-HiroshimaYamaguchi
5-dayArea Pass
Sanyo-San’in
Area Pass

Shin-Osaka Sta.

JR Kansai-Airport
Express "Haruka"
50 min. ¥2,330

7-day

Shin-Yamaguchi
Sta.

San’in-Okayama
Area Pass
4-day
Hiroshima-Yamaguchi
Area Pass
5-day

Shinkansen"Nozomi" & "Kodama"
2 hr. 26 min. ¥13,290

Kansai WIDEArea Pass

KansaiInternational
AirportSetouchiArea Pass

If purchased
in Japan¥13,500

5-day

5-day

Chugoku JR bus

Wakayama Electric railway

West Japan JR bus

JR conventional lines

Kyoto Tango railway

San-yo Shinkansen*Only the major railway lines are listed.

(Yen)
Hagi

¥14,500¥6,750*Hakata¥10,000*¥13,500¥14,500¥6,750*¥7,250*¥4,500¥5,500¥2,250*¥2,750*¥11,000

Shin-Yamaguchi

Hagi¥20,000¥9,500*

MatsueYamaguchi

HakataShin-Yamaguchi¥6,000*¥9,000¥10,000¥4,500*¥5,000*¥17,000¥18,000¥8,500*¥9,000*

Okayama

Hiroshima

Takamatsu

TottoriKansai
area
関西地区
Kyoto
Wakayama

Okayama

Hiroshima

Shin-Osaka
新大阪駅

Takamatsu

Tottori

JR West Miyajima Ferry

関西空港駅
Kansai-Airport

Amanohashidate

Kansai
関西地区
area

Higashihama
OkayamaIwakuni Miyajimaguchi

Hiroshima

Miyajima

Matsue Lakeline Bus
Loop Kirinjishi Bus
Chizu Express

Kyoto
Shin-Osaka
新大阪駅

Takamatsu

Matsue

Gotsu

Hagi

YonagoSakaiminato

Hoki-Daisen

Hamasaka

Chizu
Sayo
Kamigoori

MasudaMiharaYamaguchi
HakataTottori

OkayamaKurashiki

Hagi

Kishi
ShinguWakayama
関西空港駅
Kansai-Airport

Niimi

Bingo-Ochiai¥12,000¥5,500*

MasudaYamaguchi¥7,250*¥19,000

Kansai-Hiroshima
Area Pass
5-day
Shinkansen "Nozomi"
1 hr. 19 min.
¥9,710LegendTottori Sta.

JR Limited Express "Super Inaba"
1 hr. 45 min. ¥4,390

JR Limited Express "Yakumo"
2 hr. 29 min. ¥5,510

JR-WEST RAIL PASS

Great deal tickets
with unlimited-rides on JR-WEST trains!

Yonago Airport (Nearby Yonago Airport Sta.)
Hong Kong-bound, Seoul-bound flights

10km

OnomichiShin-Yamaguchi Hiroshima
Tottori

Kurashiki Okayama

Chizu Express
Okayama Electric Tramway
Ryobi ferry
Onomichi Bus
Setonaikaikisen

Higashihama

Amanohashidate

Chizu
Kamigoori

Kyoto

新大阪駅
Takamatsu Shin-Osaka
Yamaguchi
HakataMatsuyama

Hiroshima

Wakayama
Kansai-Airport

OkayamaKansai
関西地区
area
Kishi
Shingu新大阪駅
Shin-Osaka

OnomichiImabariTakamatsu

Kansai area

Kansai-Airport*6-11 years old when an exchange order issued or a rail pass purchased **From the Kansai area to the San-in area, the San’in-Okayama Area Pass and the Kansai WIDE Area Pass can be used together as a set.
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Address

Hours

ClosedFee / Price

Accepted credit cards A = American Express D = Diners J = JCB M = MasterCard V = Visa 銀 = UnionPay

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6-night
7-day Chugoku Region Sightseeing
Hiroshima Airport IN OUT

Route to Tour Major Tourist Spots

The classic route to tour the beautiful natural landscapes and historical towns, buildings, and the like of the Chugoku Region!
If purchased outside Japan

Sanyo-San’in
Area Pass¥19,000

7-day

Okayama-HiroshimaYamaguchi
Area Pass
5-day¥10,000*¥13,500¥14,500¥4,500¥2,250*Hagi¥20,000¥9,500*¥6,750*San’in-Okayama
Area Pass
4-day

If purchased in Japan

¥7,250*¥5,500¥2,750*

MatsueYamaguchi

Shin-Yamaguchi

HakataTottoriKansai
area
関西地区
Kyoto
Wakayama

Okayama

Hiroshima
Hagi

Takamatsu

Shin-Osaka
新大阪駅

Hagi

Shin-Yamaguchi
Gotsu

Matsue Lakeline Bus
Loop Kirinjishi Bus
Chizu Express

11:25

JR Kurashiki Sta.

15:00

JR Okayama Sta.

About 1 hr.
55 min. by
conventionallines and the
Shinkansen

Kurashiki Bikan
Historical Quater

JR Yuda Onsen Sta.

About 17 min.
by conventional
lines

About
10 min.
on foot

JR Kurashiki Sta.

About 15
min. onfoot andby ElectricTramway

Okayama Korakuen Garden &Okayama Castle

JR Okayama Sta.

MasudaYamaguchi

Hakata

関西空港駅
Kansai-Airport

About
10 min.
on foot

About 15 min.
by Electric Tramway
and on footMatsueYonago

15:30

Okayama

Hiroshima

Takamatsu

Sakaiminato

Hoki-Daisen

Niimi

Bingo-Ochiai

Kurashiki

Tottori

Okayama

Hamasaka

13:00

Chizu
Sayo
Kamigoori

2000yen!
Tottori City
Tourist Taxi
about 3 min.

2000yen!
Tottori City Tourist
Taxi
about 20 min.

2000yen! Tottori
City Tourist Taxi
about 35 min.

14:30
Tottori Sand
Dunes

JR Tottori Sta.
About
5 min.
on foot

11:00

JR Saijo Sta.
About 35 min. by
conventional lines

JR Hiroshima Sta.

About
5 min.
on foot

About 1 hr. 50 min.
by limited express

Uradome Coast
About 15 min.
by Electric Railway

The Sand Museum

JR Okayama Sta.

14:00
10:00

About 10 min.
by Matsue
Lakeline Bus

About 30 min.
by Ichibata Electric
Railway and on footAbout 25 min.
by limousine
bus

Hiroshima Hondori Shopping Arcade

About 1 hr. 50 min.
by limited express

JR Tamatsukurionsen Sta.

Izumo Taisha
Grand Shrine

JR Tottori Sta.

About
5 min.
by taxi

About 30 min. on footand by Ichibata Electric
Railway
About 25 min.
by limited express

JR Izumoshi Sta.

16:00

13:30

About 10 min.
by Matsue
Lakeline Bus

JR Izumoshi Sta.

Hiroshima Airport

JR Tottori Sta.

About 8 min. by conventional lines

JR Matsue Sta.

JR Saijo Sta.

The Sake cellar in Saijo

About
30 min.
by busMatsue Castle

Tamatsukuri
Onsen

JR Matsue Sta.

JR Shin-Yamaguchi Sta.
About
45 min.
by bus

10:00

12:40

About 23 min.
by conventional
lines

About
20 min.
by bus

JR Miyajimaguchi Sta.
About 28 min. by
conventional lines

JR Yamaguchi Sta.
About
12 min.
by bus

Kintaikyo Bridge
About 12 min.
by bus4

About
15 min.
by bus

JR Shin-Iwakuni Sta.

JR Shin-Iwakuni Sta.

About 14 min. by
the Shinkansen

About 30 min. by
the Shinkansen

JR Hiroshima Sta.

JR Shin-Yamaguchi Sta.

Akiyoshido Cave &Akiyoshidai Plateau
About 45 min. by bus

16:00

18:00
JR Hiroshima Sta.

Peace Memorial Park

About 15 min. onfoot and by ferry

About 5 min. on foot

12:00

18:00

About 3 hr.
by highway bus

Yuda Onsen

16:30

About 8 min. by
conventional lines

JR Tamatsukurionsen Sta.

Ruriko-ji
TempleAbout 17 min. by Electric Railway

JR Matsue Sta.

JR Hiroshima Sta.

Miyajima

Hiroshima City Center

About 15 min. on footand by ferry

About 28 min. by conventional lines

JR Miyajimaguchi Sta.

About 45 min. by limousine bus.

An Evening Kagura

Hiroshima Airport

56-night
7-day Enjoy San'in tourist spots to the full!
Kansai International Airport IN OUT

Chugoku Region Sightseeing Route

Discover the hugely popular spots in the San'in area with its history, art that uses nature, and more!
If purchased outside Japan

Sanyo-San’in
Area Pass¥19,000

7-day

Kansai-Hiroshima
Area Pass
5-day
San’in-Okayama
Area Pass
4-day¥20,000¥9,500*¥10,000*¥13,500¥14,500¥6,750*¥4,500¥2,250*

MatsueYamaguchi

HakataShin-Yamaguchi

TottoriKansai
area
関西地区
Kyoto
Wakayama

Okayama

Hiroshima

Shin-Osaka
新大阪駅

Takamatsu

Tottori

JR West Miyajima Ferry

関西空港駅
Kansai-Airport

Amanohashidate

Iwakuni Miyajimaguchi¥5,000

Hagi

Okayama
Hiroshima

Miyajima

Gotsu

Matsue Lakeline Bus
Loop Kirinjishi Bus
Chizu Express¥2,750*Kyoto
Shin-Osaka
新大阪駅

関西空港駅
Kansai-Airport

YonagoSakaiminato

Hoki-Daisen

Bingo-Ochiai

Niimi
Kurashiki

JR Okayama Sta.

TottoriGŌSHŌ AOYAMAMANGA FACTORY

About
10 min.
on foot

JR Amariko Sta.

JR Amariko Sta.

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Mizuki Shigeru
MuseumAbout 7 min. by
conventional lines

About 1 hr. 50 min.
by conventional
JR Sakaiminato Sta.
lines

JR Yura Sta.

JR Tottori Sta.

16:00

About
10 min.
on foot

Sakaiminato
Sea Food Market

About
10 min.
by bus©GOSHO AOYAMA / SHOGAKUKAN

Okayama

Hamasaka

Chizu
Sayo
Kamigoori

About 15 min. by
Electric Tramway
and on foot

16:00

12:30

JR Yura Sta.

Kishi
ShinguWakayama

Takamatsu

Matsue

9:30
About
20 min.
on foot

JR Yonago Sta.

JR Sakaiminato Sta.

Kansai
関西地区
area

Higashihama¥7,250*

About 47 min.
by conventional lines

About
10 min.
by busAbout
20 min.
on foot

About
1 hr. byconventionallines

If purchased in Japan
Hagi

14:00

About
30 min.
by Ichibata
Electric
Railway
and onfoot

9:10
About 20
min. byshuttlebus

JR Yasugi Sta. Adachi
About 10 min.
by limited
express

Museumof ArtAbout 20 min.
by shuttle bus

JR Tamatsukurionsen Sta.
About 6 min.
by limited
express

About
5 min.
by bus

18:00

JR Matsue Sta.
About
30 min.
by bus

Izumo Taisha
Grand Shrine

JR Yasugi Sta.

About 40 min.
by limited express

JR Yonago Sta.

12:15

About 30 min.
by Ichibata
Electric Railway
and on footJR Izumoshi Sta.

JR Izumoshi Sta.

About
25 min.
by limited express

Tamatsukuri
Onsen

15:15

Yuushien
GardenAbout 30 min.
by busJR Matsue Sta.

About 10 min.
on foot

10:00

JR Kurashiki Sta.

Kurashiki Bikan
Historical Quater

About 2 hr. 10
min. by limited
express, theShinkansen andconventional
lines

About 17 min. by
conventional lines

Kansai International Airport

Okayama Korakuen Garden& Okayaam Castle

About 15 min. by
Electric Tramway
and on footJR Okayama Sta.

About
5 min.
on foot

JR Matsue Sta.
About 8 min. by
conventional lines

MatsueCastleAbout 10 min. by
Matsue Lakeline Bus

Peace memorial Park

About 3 hr. by highway bus

JR Tamatsukurionsen Sta.

10:00

About
20 min.
on foot

About
12 min.
on foot

17:00

JR Matsue Sta.

Hiroshima Bus Center

9:00

Kojima Jeans Street

JR Kojima Sta.

JR Kojima Sta.

About 25 min.
by Marine Liner

About 25 min.
by Marine Liner

JR Okayama Sta.

JR Tottori Sta.
About 1hr. 50 min.
by limited express

An Eveningof Kagura

Kintaikyo Bridge

About 15 min. onfoot and by ferry

The Sand Museum
About 20 min.
by busAbout
5 min.
on foot

13:30
About
20 min.
by bus

JR Miyajimaguchi Sta.

JR Okayama Sta.
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16:15

About
20 min.
on foot

18:00

About 10 min.
by Matsue
Lakeline Bus

About 10 min.
on foot

JR Kurashiki Sta.

17:00

About 28 min. by
conventional lines

Tottori Sand
Dunes

JR Hiroshima Sta.

Miyajima

About 12 min.
by bus

JR Shin-Iwakuni Sta.

About 15 min. byferry and on footAbout 2hr. by
conventional lines
and the Shinkansen

About 23 min.
by conventional lines

JR Miyajimaguchi Sta.

JR Iwakuni Sta.

JR Osaka Sta.

About 30 min.
by bus

JR Tottori Sta.

Osaka City Center

About 1 hr. by conventional lines
and limited express

Kansai International Airport

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6-night
7-day Enjoy Sanyo Tourist Spots to the Full!
Fukuoka Airport IN OUT

Chugoku Region Sightseeing Route

If this is your second visit to the Chugoku Region, explore new places where you can appreciate Japanese history and nature!
If purchased outside Japan

Sanyo-San’in
Area Pass¥19,000

5-day

Okayama-HiroshimaYamaguchi
7-dayArea Pass
SetouchiArea Pass

If purchased in Japan¥20,000¥9,500*¥10,000*¥13,500¥14,500¥6,750*¥7,250*¥17,000¥18,000

5-day¥8,500*San’in-Okayama
Area Pass
4-day¥4,500¥2,250*

Hagi

MatsueYamaguchi

Shin-Yamaguchi

HakataTottoriKansai
area
関西地区
Kyoto
Wakayama

Okayama

Hiroshima
Hagi

Takamatsu

Shin-Osaka
新大阪駅

HakataShin-Yamaguchi

Okayama Electric Tramway
Ryobi ferry
Onomichi Bus
Setonaikaikisen

Yamaguchi

Hagi¥5,500

Matsue Lakeline Bus
Loop Kirinjishi Bus
Chizu Express¥2,750*

Gotsu

About 20 min. byferry and on footAbout 5 min.
on foot

JR Onomichi Sta.

JR Tadanoumi Sta.

OkunoshimaIslandAbout 1hr. 30 min.
by the Shinkansen
and conventionallines

JR Tadanoumi Sta.

JR Shin-Iwakuni Sta.

関西空港駅
Kansai-Airport

About 40 min.
by conventional lines

JR Onomichi Sta.

Hiroshima

Matsuyama

Takamatsu
Kansai area

About 5 min.
on foot

新大阪駅
Shin-Osaka

Okayama

OnomichiImabariTakamatsu

Kansai-Airport

Sakaiminato

Tottori

YonagoHoki-Daisen

Niimi

Bingo-Ochiai

Kurashiki

Okayama

Hamasaka

Chizu
Sayo
Kamigoori

15:30

12:00

JR Matsue Sta.

About 10 min.
by Matsue
Lakeline Bus

JR Hiroshima Sta.

14:15
Yuushien
GardenMatsue Castle

JR Yonago Sta.

JR Yonago Sta.
About 7 min. by bus

About 50 min. by conventional lines
and the Shinkansen

Hagi Castle Town

JR Shin-Yamaguchi Sta.

15:00
About 20 min.
on foot

11:00

About
2 hr. 10 min.
by limited
express

About 30 min. bylimited express

JR Tamatsukurionsen Sta.

Daisenji Temple

JR Shin-Yamaguchi Sta.

Akiyoshido Cave & JR Shin-Yamaguchi Sta.
Akiyoshidai Plateau About 30 min. by
the Shinkansen

JR Shin-Iwakuni Sta.

About 36 min. bylimited express

JR Okayama Sta.

About
12 min.
by busAbout
10 min.
on foot

About
45 min. by
conventionallines

JR Bitchu-Takahashi Sta.

BitchuMatsuyama Castle

Kintaikyo Bridge
Fukuoka City Center

JR Kibitsu Sta.

JR Bitchu-Takahashi Sta.
About
43 min.
on foot

Kibitsujinja Shrine

About 8 min.
by busHirokoji Bus Stop

5 min. by subway

JR Okayama Sta.

14:00

About
10 min.
on foot

JR Kibitsu Sta.

About 15 min.
by tourist share
taxi
About
45 min.
by busOogamiyama Shrine

9:30

Fuigo Toge

About 45 min.
by bus8

About 1 hr.
10 min.
on foot andby busAbout 1 hr.
by bus and on footJR Shimonoseki Sta.

Fukuoka Airport

Hagi Bus Center

11:30

10:30
About
1 hr.
by busTamatsukuri
Onsen

About 35 min. by bus

About
10 min.
on foot

About 7 min.
by busAbout 1 hr.
by bus

17:00

About 30 min.
by bus

11:00

Karato Area

JR Hiroshima Sta.

About 5 min.
by taxi

About 3 hr. by
highway bus

About 1 hr. 6 min.
by subway, theShinkansen andconventional lines

Onomichi

JR Tamatsukurionsen Sta.

About 8 min. by
conventional lines

JR Matsue Sta.

JR Shimonoseki Sta.

About 1hr. by
the Shinkansen
and conventional
lines

About 20 min. onfoot and by ferry

Okayama

Hiroshima

HakataMatsue11:10

MasudaYamaguchi¥9,000*

15:00

About 2hr. 10 min.
by the Shinkansen
and conventionallines

JR Hakata Sta.

Fukuoka Airport

9

TOTTORI

Tottori is home to beautiful naturalscenery including huge sand dunes.
It is also famous as the Manga Kingdom.

Tour Information
Tourist information for TottoriM

t. Daisen marks 1,300 years ofhistory in 2018. With Mt. Daisen’s
magnificent natural environment, enjoy
a variety of activities from mountainclimbing to bicycle touring, as well asa line-up of delicious farm-made dairy
products!

www.tottori-tour.jp/en/e!
Welcom
In the early morning, thepatterns created by the wind
are a magnificent sight tosee as well

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The Sand Museum

TORIPIT+81-857-20-2231
2083-17 Yuyama, Fukube-cho, Tottori City
9:00-18:00 (Sat.: until 20:00) (Admission
accepted until 30 min. before closing of
the facility)
Open from mid-Apr. to early Jan.,
open daily during this period¥600 (Adult)
Credit cards not accepted.
www.sand-museum.jp/en/

JR Tottori
Sta.

_

Such an expressive power thatyou’d never imagine it is sand

The Sand Museum
1 min. walk

Climb to the top of the hillS

and dunes created by sand and winds over thelast 100,000 years. Its vast size extends for
16 km from east to west and 2.4 km from north tosouth. Extensive activities are also available here
including a tour with a ride on a camel, paragliding,sandboarding, and more.

30 min. by taxi_

GOSHO AOYAMA MANGA FACTORY
Also popularfor climbing
in summerand skiing in
winter+81-858-37-5389
1414 Yurashuku, Hokuei-cho, Tohaku-gun
9:30-17:30 (Admission: until 17:00)
Open 365 days
¥700 (Adult) *¥100 discount upon presentation of passport
D, J, M, V, 銀 (Only accepted at the shop)
www.gamf.jp/english/

The famous peak is known as "Mt. Fuji of the East, Mt. Daisen of
the West"
Red snow crabs andsnow crabs are local
specialties

ACCESS
JR TottoriSta.

1hr. by JR Rapid “Tottori Liner”

A large variety offish is available
throughout the year

GŌSHŌ AOYAMAMANGA FACTORY

JR YuraSta.
20 min. walk

His original drawings and collections are also exhibited

ACCESS
JR Tottori Sta.

Sakyu-centermae bus stop

20 min. by Loop kirinjishi Bus

Tottori Sand Dunes
Also famous for its
beauty of the sunsets

Short walk

The main sculpture is an outstanding massive work of art

4

8

Mitokusan Sanbutsuji TempleT

his is an old temple of the Tendai sectof Buddhism. The “Nageiredo” is built
on a precipitous cliff and is designated asa national treasure. Even today method of
its construction remains a mystery. Also
the approach to “Nageiredo” hall is a steep
pilgrimage path. There are strict rules enforced
regarding clothing and shoes for entry to themountain so be sure to note them.

+81-858-43-2666
1010 Mitoku, Misasa-cho, Tohaku-gun
8:00-15:00
Open 365 days *Entry to the “Nageiredo“ may beprohibited due to bad weather. No entry permitted
around from Dec. to Mar. due to snow.
¥400 (Adult) for a visit up to Hondo, ¥800
(Adult) for a visit up to “Nageiredo“
Credit cards not accepted.
www.mitokusan.jp

ACCESS
JR Tottori
Sta.

Wonderful clear water

Uradome Coast

radome Coast is a spot where you can enjoy the mostfabulous scenery along the San-in coast. Take a pleasureboat tour and enjoy views of the varied coastline with its
70m-high cliffs and oddly-shaped rocks. Try some hands-on
programs such as sea kayaking too.
+81-857-72-3481 (Iwami Convention and Visitors Bureau)
Uradome, Iwami-cho, Iwami-gun
Free to stroll
www.iwamikanko.org

The beautiful sight ofrocks, sea, and sky isalso a must-see

Built so as to cling to thecliffside, “Nageiredo” wasbuilt in the late Heianperiod *Entry to the“Nageiredo” is notallowedClothing and shoes are checkedn ! before you enter the mountainAt te n t io
Backpack that leaves
both hands free

Mitokusanbus stop

40 min. by Hinomaru Bus

Mitokusan
Sanbutsuji Temple
3 min. walk

Shimameguri Yuransen
noriba-mae bus stop

35 min. by nihon kotsu Bus

Short walk

UradomeCoast

Sakaiminato Sea Food Market

Sakaiminato is one of Japan’s top ports and home ofJapan’s biggest catch of red snow crabs. The town
is dotted with markets for reasonably-priced fresh fishto buy or eat on the spot. The markets are popular withboth Japanese and foreign tourists.

+81-859-47-0121
Sakaiminato City
www.sakaiminato.net/
foreign/en/

ACCESS
JR TottoriSta.

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Mizuki Shigeru MuseumShigeru Mizuki is a Japanese manga artist best known for creative
works such as GeGeGe no Kitaro, which has long been a popularmanga among the Japanese. Displays include exhibits that let you
fully enjoy his works, a studio, and the world of yokai Japan’s spiritmonsters.
+81-859-42-2171
5 Hommachi, Sakaiminato City
9:30-17:00 (Summer vacation period:
open until 20:00, admission accepted
until 30 min. before closing of the
facility)
Open 365 days
¥700 (Adult)
A, D, J, M, V, 銀
mizuki.sakaiminato.net

JR YonagoSta.

1 hr. by JR Limited express“Super Oki” or “Super Matsukaze”

Sakaiminato Area

44 min. by JR Sakai Line3
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Look out for the Yokai
in the garden!

Imbi LineNo skirts

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JR Tottori Sta.

JR KurayoshiSta.

27 min. by JR Limited Express“Super Matsukaze” or “Super Hakuto”

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1 hr. by JR Limited express“Super Oki” or “Super Matsukaze”

he museum introduces the early days and works of
Gosho Aoyama, creator of the manga series Great
Detective Conan, popular in over 25 countries andregions of the world. There are also interactive displaysthat let you enjoy inventions and tricks that feature in
the manga.

+81-857-26-0756 (Tottori Convention & Tourism Association)
Yuyama, Fukube-cho, Tottori City
Free to stroll
www.torican.jp/english/sand-geopark

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Mt.Daisen

JR Yonago Sta.

JR Tottori Sta.

Curry Sembei rice crackers¥648 make a great souvenir

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Suna-no-bijutsukan-mae
bus stop

20 min. by Loop kirinjishi Bus

Offers manyhighlights such as
original drawings, etc.

5

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1+81-859-52-2502(Daisen Tourism Organization)
Daisen, Daisen-cho, Saihaku-gun
Mountain entry open to the public*If you intend to climb, fill in aregistration form
http://tourismdaisen.com/en/

ACCESShe museum that exhibits huge sculpture works made of sand. It ispopular for sand sculptures based on a different theme each year.
You will be impressed by the works of the world’s top sand sculptors!

Tottori Sand Dunes

Mt.Daisen

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No leather shoes orsandals, or shoes withheels

JR TottoriSta.

JR YonagoSta.

1hr. by JR Limited Express“Super Oki” or “Super Matsukaze”

JR SakaiminatoSta.
44 min.by JR Sakai Line

Mizuki Shigeru
Museum

10 min. walk

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Tourist information center that has foreign-language speaking staff on site

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SHIMANE

Shimane is called the “Land of theGods.” Come and visit places such as
Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine and Lake
Shinji, where you can feel thereverence for nature.

Tour Information

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www.kankou-shimane.com/en/

Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine

uilt by Horio Yoshiharu in 1611, this beautiful castle is one of the few remaining
castles in Japan. The extant main keep which became a National Treasure in2015 is drawing increasing attention. The castle offers many highlights including
many defensive features and splendid stone walls.
+81-852-21-4030 (Matsue Jozan Koen Administration Office)
1-5 Tonomachi, Matsue City
Main castle area: 7:00-19:30 (Oct.-Mar.: 8:30-17:00), Main keep: 8:30-18:30 (Oct.-Mar.: until 17:00)
Open 365 days
Free admission up to the Main keep (castle admission ¥330 (Adult))*50% discount on presentation of your passport
Credit cards not accepted.
www.visit-matsue.com

ShimanekkoOkuninushi-no-omikami, the main enshrined
deity, is worshipped here as the god ofmatchmaking. It is said that in the 10th monthof lunar calendar all the gods in Japan gather at
Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine. When you pray at theshrine, bow twice, clap 4 times, and bow oncewith a heartfelt respect to the God.

A renowned castle that hands
down a magnificent exampleof old castle architecture

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JR Izumoshi sta. /DENTETSU IZUMOSHI Sta.

JR Matsue Sta.

24 min. by JR Limited Express “Yakumo”

22 min. by Ichibata Electric Railway
Matsue Line & Taisha Line or 23 min.
by Ichibata Bus (Seimonmae)

IzumotaishaMae Sta.

Izumo Taisha
Grand Shrine
7 min. walk

Ryugenji Mabu mine shaft,where you can still see
traces of silver mining

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apan’s largest
silver mine where
silver was mined in theearly Edo period (ca.
1600-1700). It was
registered as a World
Heritage Site in 2007.
Visit the Ryugenji Mabu
mine shaft remains orstroll along the streetsof Omori which retains
the remnants of oldtimes.

Sacred straw
festoon thatboasts one of
the biggest
sizes in Japan ismagnificent too

Omori Town retain vestiges of aonce prosperous mining town

JR Matsue Sta.

Lit up at night in August,November, December and January

There is an
event during
the Golden
Week holiday
period where
30,000 peony
blossoms arefloated on the ponds

51 min. by JR Rapid “Super Oki”

Omori
bus stop

33 min. by Iwami Kotsu Bus

Iwami Ginzan
Silver Mine
50 min. walk

Adachi Museum of Art

JR MatsueSta.

JR YasugiSta.

20 min.by JR San-in Line

Adachi Museumof Art20 min. by free shuttle bus

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ith 20,000 fragrant peonies in 250 varieties bloomingin spring, fresh green verdure in summer, andcolorful foliage in autumn, this famous Japanese garden isbeautiful throughout the four seasons. There is a tea housethat uses ginseng whose cultivation was promoted by Lord
Fumai, the seventh Lord of Matsue Domain.
ACCESSJR Matsue
Sta.

Yuushien
bus stop.

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10km

5Matsue Sta.
Ichibata Electric Railway

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The US magazine,
Journal of Japanese
Gardening, has chosen
the gardens as thenumber one in Japan
consecutively since
2003.

Izumotaisha-Mae Sta.

Odashi Sta.
eolorful carp swim in
the canals runningalong the streets thatretain the air of an old
castle town. Knownas the "Little Kyoto of
San'in," Tsuwano isa picturesque townof beautiful historicstreets.

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Townscape of Tsuwano

Tonomachi Street, where
you can tour around many
historical remains.

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JR Hashi Sta.

Izumoshi
Sta.

Sakaiminato
Sta.

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JR Matsue Sta.

Yuushien
Garden25 min. by Matsue Sakaiminato shuttle bus

ACCESS
ShimaneAquarium+81-852-76-2255
1260-2 Hanyu, Yatsuka-cho,
Matsue City
9:00-17:00 (Last admission: 16:30)
Open 365 days
¥700 *Discount on presentation ofyour passport
M, V, 銀http://www.yuushien.com/
yuushien/language/english.html

KisHappy bubble
rings®

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There is such a variety ofmarine creatures that you
will never get tired ofwatching them

The riverside islined withaccommodationand shops

Take home the spring waterthat has a texture just likeluxury lotion!

he museum owns and displays Japan’s largest collection of works bygreat master of Japanese painting Taikan Yokoyama. It is also known
for its magnificent Japanese gardens and when you look from the windowof the museum, the gardens become framed like a painting. Enjoy themuseum’s double delights: famous paintings and famous gardens.

Canals where brightly-colored

Yuushien Garden

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carp live+81-855-28-3900
1117-2 Kushiro-cho, Hamada City
9:00-17:00（7/20-8/31, until 18:00）
Tue. (If a public holiday, the following day will be closed
instead) *Open daily during the Golden Week holiday period,
Jul. 20-Aug. 31 and winter and spring vacations¥1,540 (Adult)
A, D, J, M, V
https://aquas.or.jp/english/

Tamatsukuri
Onsen
5 min. by taxi

+81-854-28-7111
320 Furukawa-cho, Yasugi City
9:00-17:30 (Oct.-Mar.: until 17:00)
Open 365 days (Only the Annex may be temporarily closed when exhibits arechanged)¥1,150 (Adult) *50% discount on presentation of your passport
A, D, J, M, V
www.adachi-museum.or.jp/en/

1 hr. 29 min. by JR Limited express “Super Oki” 10 min. walk

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JR Odashi Sta.

Shimane AQUAS Aquarium

he aquarium houses
10,000 marine
creatures from 400 species,
including a fantastic hugetank containing sharks thatare featured in Shimane
mythology. The bubble ring
performance by beluga
whales is very popular.

JR Tamatsukurionsen
Sta.

8 min. by JR San-in LineACCESS

6 min. walk+81-852-62-3300 (Tamatsukuri Onsen
office, Matsue Tourism Association)
Tamatsukuri, Tamayu-cho, Matsue City
www.tama-onsen.jp

Each accommodation
offers a different kindof bathtub and view

JR Matsue Sta.

+81-854-88-9950 (Oda City Tourist Association)
Omori-cho, Oda City
Ryugenji Mabu 9:00-17:00 (Late Nov.-Feb.: until 16:00)
Closed on Jan. 1
Ryugenji Mabu ¥410 (Adult) *Admission fee ¥200 (Adult) on presentation of your passport
Credit cards not accepted.
www.ginzan-wm.jp/en

MatsueCastlehis(hot spring) has been
popular for its beautifying effects on
the skin for 1,300 years. In the onsen
resort, spots that are said to bring goodluck, spots for foot bathing, and shops
line side by side. Enjoy a mellow stroll
around the town wearing yukata.

Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine & Omori Town

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Matsue-jo(Otemae) bus stop

10 min. by Lake Line Bus

ACCESST

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Sta.

Tamatsukuri Onsen

T onsenACCESS

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ACCESSThe view from the main keep is superb too!

+81-853-53-3100
195 Kizuki Higashi, Taisha-cho, Izumo City
6:30-20:00
Open 365 days
Free admission for visiting
Credit cards not accepted.
www.izumooyashiro.or.jp

Okubo Mabu mine shaft offers tours
only available on Fri.-Sun. andnational holidays from Apr. to Nov.

Matsue Castle

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Well-known shrine which
2 million people visit every year

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An excursion boat thattakes visitors round themoat is also available

SHIMANE-Explore
Unfamiliar Japan

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Shimane Prefecture

Tottori
Prefecture

Bingo-Ochiai Sta.

Hashi Sta.

+81-856-72-1771 (Tsuwano-cho Tourist Association)
Tsuwano-cho, Kanoashi-gun
Free to stroll
http://tsuwano-kanko.net/
Yamaguchi LineACCESSJR Matsue Sta.

JR TsuwanoSta.

2 hr. 45 min. by JR Limited express “Super Oki” 10 min. walkTownscape of
Tsuwano4
Karesansui Japanese
DryLandscape Garden

Yokoyama Taikan[Autumn Leaves](Left Screen 1931)

Hiroshima Prefecture

Tsuwano Sta.

Tourist information center that has foreign-language speaking staff on site

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OKAYAMA

Known as “Land of Sunshine,
Okayama” on account of its mild
climate, Okayama is a prefecture
where both natural surrounding andtowns with a historic feel coexist.

Fruit picking Experience

Tour Information
DISCOVER OKAYAMA
www.okayama-japan.jp/en/Due to its mild climate, Okayama is a thriving
fruit-growing region. It is particularly famousthroughout Japan for its pione grapes, muscat
grapes, and white peaches. Don’t miss the chance
to go eatall-you-want fruit-picking. Charges varyfrom orchard to orchard.

Hilltop castle built in 1240e!
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Kurashiki
Bikan Historical Quater
Momotaro-kun

The town retains vestiges of its prosperity under the direct
administration of the shogunate during the Edo period. Even the whitewalled earthen storehouses and merchant houses line the streets and they
are utilized as cafés and shops. Enjoy a stroll where you can enjoy the
good-old traditional air and feel an atmosphere unique to Kurashiki.

Okayama Castle
that stands acrossthe river

Buildings standing out beautifullyin the nighttime scenic lighting+81-86-422-0542 (Kurashiki Monogatarikan Temporary Tourist Information Office)Throughout the area of Kurashiki City
Free to stroll
www.kurashiki-tabi.jp/for/en/

Stop at the tea house fora rest and stroll round thegarden1

10 min. walk
Strolling around the town dressedin denim kimonos is also popular

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4 min. by Okayama Electric Tramway

JR Bitchu-Takahashi Sta.

+81-86-225-2096
2-3-1 Marunouchi, Kita-ku, Okayama City
9:00-17:30 (Admission: until 17:00)
Dec. 29 – Dec. 31¥300 (Adult) *Common ticket with
Korakuen: ¥560 (Adult)
Credit cards not accepted.
okayama-kanko.net/ujo/english/

Okayama Korakuen
Garden & Okayama Castle

10 min. walk

The fantastic night illuminations are
Fuji Parkalso a must-see(Fuji Wisteria Park)

Kibitsujinja Shrine

ChugokuKatsuyama Sta.

+81-86-287-4111
931 Kibitsu, Kita-ku, Okayama City
5:00-18:00
Open 365 days
Free admission for visiting
Credit cards not accepted.
www.kibitujinja.com

Yunogo Onsen, an old hot
spring with a history that
dates back 1,200 years

The Narukama Shinji ritual, which
foretells whether a wish will cometrue with the sound of a caldron

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Kibitsujinja
ShrineNote the architectural style of themain hallLong corridor isalso stunning

Mt. Washuzan

Three Hot Springs ofMimasaka+81-868-72-0374(Yunogo Onsen Tourist Information Center),+81-867-62-2526(Yubara Sightseeing Information Center),+81-868-52-0610(Okutsu Onsen Kankou Kyoukai)
Yunogo, Mimasaka City (Yunogo Onsen),Yubara Onsen, Maniwa City (Yubara Onsen),Okutsu, Kagamino-cho, Tomata-gun (Okutsu Onsen)
spa-yunogo.or.jp (Yunogo Onsen),www.yubara.com/en/ (Yubara Onsen),www.mto.ne.jp/okutsuonsenkk (Okutsu Onsen)

OkayamaPrefecture

unogo, Yubara, and Okutsu Onsen in northern
Okayama are together known as the Three Hot Springsof Mimasaka. Yunogo has been a therapeutic spring sincelong time ago, Yubara is popular for the best open-air bathin western Japan, and Okutsu is known for its beautifying
effect on the skin. Try all three touring them!

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JR Hayashino Sta.
JR ChugokuKatsuyama Sta.
JR Tsuyama Sta.

8 min. by taxi
35 min. bycommunity bus
Maniwakun

55 min. by
CHUTETSU Bus

Yunogo Onsen

Kibi Line

Wake Sta.
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Okayama
Sta.

Soja Sta.

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Uno Sta.
Naoshima Island

Seto-Ohashi Line

Okutsu Onsen

Onsen

Kibitsu Sta. 4

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BitchuTakahashi Sta.
Okayama
AirportKurashiki Sta.

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Hayashino
Sta.

Kishin Line

Okutsu Onsen has an openair bath where washing ofclothing with stomping is heldY

16 min. walk

Tsuyama
Sta.
Tsuyama Line

14 min. by JR Kibi Line

Imbi Linee
Lin

Japanese jeans shops are dottedalong Kojima Jeans St., a 15-min.
walk from JR Kojima sta.

JR Kibitsu
Sta.

Chizu Sta.

Yubara Onsen 7bi14

JR OkayamaSta.

+81-86-472-1289 (Kojima
Ekimae Tourist
Information Office)Shimotsui-tanoura,
Kurashiki City
Free to stroll
www.kurashiki-tabi.jp/
for/en/kojima.html

ACCESS

10 min. by taxi

Tottori
Prefecture

5 min. by taxikuHa

Mt. Washuzan & Kojima

21 min. by JR Rapid “Marine Liner ”

Fuji Park(Fuji Wisteria Park)

JR WakeSta.

Sunayu at Yubara Onsen, reputed tobe the best open-air bath in westernJapan

ACCESS

JR Kojima Sta.

JR Okayama
Sta.

31 min. by JR Sanyo Line

his is one of the oldest shrines in the
San-yo area. Okibitsuhiko-no-omikami
is enshrined in the main hall which is thesole example of the kibitsu-zukuri styleof architecture in Japan. The legend of
Kibitsuhiko defeating an ogre is believed to be
the origin of the famous folktale Momotaro
which is handed down in Okayama.

JR Okayama
Sta.

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Sweet, juicy whitepeaches are very
popular too

Picturesque good-old buildings remainalong the both sides of the river

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t. Washuzan is a 133-m-high mountainshaped like an eagle with outspreadwings. From the lookout point you canenjoy panoramic beautiful views of the Seto
Inland Sea dotted with islands. From there
continue on to Kojima, home of Japan’s first
domestically produced jeans.

The park features the largest
number of wisteria varieties
in Japan

20 min. walk

15 min. by tourist share taxi
(Reservation required before 17:00 the
day before)+81-869-93-1121
1386-2 Fujino, Wake-cho, Wake-gun
8:00-21:00 (Lit up from 18:00 during Fuji Festival)
Open 365 days
Free admission (¥300 (adult) when flowers are inbloom)
Credit cards not accepted.
www.town.wake.okayama.jp/festival/
fuji.php

Enjoy a panoramic view of Seto-Ohashi Bridge and thepicturesque view of various islands of the Sea from the peak3

Bitchu Matsuyama
CastleFuigo Toge

ith approximately 100 varieties of purple,
white and pink wisteria gathered from allover Japan, the park has the largest numberof varieties in Japan. Fuji (Wisteria) Festival isalso held every year from late April until early
May when the blossoms are at their best.

Okayama Castle

Shiroshita Stop

Eat-all-you-wantprime-quality
pione grapes

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JR Okayama
Sta.

ne of 12 original surviving castles in Japan that have castle keeps.
As the only original hilltop castle that retains its castle keep, it isalso an Important Cultural Property. Standing on a 430 m-high hilltop,
the castle is famed as an impregnable fortress.

36 min. by
JR Limited express “Yakumo”

apanese garden built by Ikeda Tsunamasa, lord of Okayama, over 300 years ago. Lateron, subsequent feudal lords added their tastes to the garden in successive periods andthe Korakuen has become one of the Three Great Gardens of Japan, a beautiful place both toadmire and to stroll around.
+81-86-272-1148
1-5 Korakuen, Kita-ku, Okayama City
7:30-18:00 (Oct.-Mar. 19: 8:00-17:00, admission
accepted until 15 min. before closing)Open 365 days
¥400 (Adult), ¥140 (Seniors)
A, D, J, M, V, 銀
www.okayama-korakuen.jp/english/+81-886-21-0461(Takahashi City Tourism Association)
1 Uchisange, Takahashi City
9:00-17:30(Oct.–Mar.: until 16:30)
Dec. 28-Jan. 3¥300（Adult）
Credit cards not accepted.
http://takahasikanko.or.jp/modules/
spot/?content_id=1

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Kurashiki Bikan
Historical Quater

JR Kurashiki
Sta.

Bitchu Matsuyama Castle

JR Okayama
Sta.

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Okayama Korakuen Garden

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Various sites around Okayama prefecture
www.okayama-japan.jp/en/feature/fruit

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Okayama Korakuen Garden & Okayama Castle

From autumn to spring,when the conditions areright, the castle looks like it isfloating on a sea of clouds.

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Tourist information center that has foreign-language speaking staff on site

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HIROSHIMA

In addition to two famous World
Heritage sites, this is an area where it
is fully complete with delicious
seafood and local gourmet dishes.

Tour Information
bunkakki

VISIT HIROSHIMA

aijo area has seven sake breweries within walking distance of JR Saijo station. Find your favoriteat breweries where you can sample sake. Some breweries also allow visitors on touring of thebreweries too. And don’t miss touring the cafés established together with breweries and shops either.
+81-82-430-7701 (Higashihiroshima City Tourist Information Center)
Area around Saijo-hommachi, Higashihiroshima City (Saijo Sakagura Street)
Vary by brewerywww.hh-kanko.ne.jp/ginjyo/index-eng.html

You can walk out to the Otorii
gate of the Itsukushima-jinja
Shrine when the tide is low

Miyajima

Buildings of old days have an
elegant atmosphere too

Svisithiroshima.net

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ourteen percent of the island including Itsukushima-jinja Shrine and
Mt. Misen primeval forest behind it is a World Heritage Site. After
visiting the magnificent shrine with the Otorii gate standing in the sea,take the Miyajima Ropeway or enjoy oyster dishes and anago-meshi(conger eel on top of rice), Miyajima’s popular local foods.

JR Saijo Sta.

35 min. by JR San-yo Line

Don’t forget
to buy someJapanese sakefor souvenirs!

Sake cellar
5 min. walk

Saijo is famous as a major
production location of sakebrewing in Hiroshima
Around 700 rabbits live on
the island+81-829-44-2011 (Miyajima Tourist Association),+81-829-44-2020 (Itsukushima-jinja Shrine)
Miyajima-cho, Hatsukaichi City
Itsukushima-jinja Shrine 6:30-18:00 (Vary by season)
Open 365 days
Admission fee to the inside of the shrine ¥300 (Adult)
Credit cards not accepted.
www.miyajima.or.jp/english/

Kamotsuru brewery has aroom that displays the sakemaking process

The Poison Gas Museum isalso very interesting

6During the World War I the island had a factory that produced poison gas andat the time it was an “island that was removed from the map.” Today it called“Rabbit Island”. The entire island is a resort within a national park where you canenjoy cycling, hot springs, and camping amid natural surroundings.

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15 min. walk

The view of the Seto Inland
Sea from Hyokkori Observation
Platform is superb
Inheriting the architectural
styles of the Heian period

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Peace Memorial Park

3

An Evening of KaguraHiroshima has a flourishing "kagura(Shinto theatrical dance)" scene witharound 300 kagura troupes active in theprefecture. You can enjoy Japanese culture at
a night performance not just by watching thedancing, but by asking the troupe questions,taking photos and more.

The World Heritage
Atomic Bomb Dome is the
symbol for the abolitionof nuclear weapons andenduring world peace

12 min. by Hiroshima Electric Railway

Hiroshima Hondori Shopping
Arcade is the best shopping street
in the Chugoku Region

Performing "Yamata
no Orochi," apopular programfrom Japanese
mythology.

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After theperformance,
you can try on
the costumes
and take photos

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Peace Memorial Park16

5 min. walk

Sandankyo Gorge+81-826-28-1800
Akiota-cho, Yamagata-gun
Grounds open to the public (Kurofuchi ferryboat
around 9:00-16:00, Sarutobi ferryboat 10:00-15:00)
Grounds open to the public. Kurofuchi and Sarutobi
ferryboats operate only on Sat., Sun. and Hol. frommid-Apr. to late Nov.
Kurofuchi ferryboat round-trip ¥500 (Adult), Sarutobi
ferryboat ¥500 (Adult)
Credit cards not accepted.
www.akioota-navi.jp/en/attraction.html

Genbaku Domemae stop

17 min.
by Hiroshima Electric Railway

JR Hiroshima
Sta.

he approximately 16 km-long gorge has fivescenic spots including Kurofuchi, Sarutobi, andmore. You will be captivated by a succession ofbreathtaking views that appear before you, including
the seasonal sights, various plants, large trees, oldtrees, and the like.

ACCESS

Enjoy views
from various
angles such as
from the boator suspension
bridgeACCESSJR Hiroshima Sta.

Kamiya-cho-nishiSta.

14 min.
by Hiroshima Electric Railway

Hiroshima Bus
CenterShort walkOkunoshima Island

12 min.by Omishima Ferry

Many people come for the local
specialty, Onomichi Ramen.
Have a nice run
through the roadwith a rented cycle!

he bridges and road linking the islands from Onomichi in Hiroshima Prefecture
to Imabari in Ehime Prefecture are collectively called the Setouchi Shimanami
Kaido. This is a wellknown road where you can enjoy beautiful views that continuallychange as you drive or cycle across and savor the delicacies of each islands.

The road with a total
length of 70 km
linking the islands

ACCESS

T+81-82-247-6738 (Hiroshima City Tourist
Information Center, Hiroshima Peace
Memorial Park - Rest House)
Nakajima-cho / Otemachi, Naka-ku,
Hiroshima City
Free to stroll
www.hiroshima-navi.or.jp/en/

Tadanoumi Pier
7 min. walk

Setouchi Shimanami Kaido & Onomichi

Sandankyo
bus stop

1hr. 15 min.
by Hiroshima Electric Railway Bus Sandankyo Line

Sandankyo Gorge

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Onomichi-ko
Rent-a-cycle

JR OnomichiSta.

44 min.
by Shinkansen “Kodama” & JR San-yo Line

Views of huge walls ofrock and beautifully clear
water are magnificents well as the World Heritage A-bomb Dome, theCenotaph for the A-bomb Victims, and othercenotaphs and monuments, the park contains theHiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and Hiroshima
National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb
Victims etc.

JR Tadanoumi
Sta.

20 min.
by JR Kure LineT

Short walkA

JR MiharaSta.

+81-848-36-5495 (Onomichi Tourist Association)
Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture – Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture
The road is open 24 hours¥4,830 (Toll for Nishiseto Onomichi IC – Imabari IC with aregular vehicle), toll is free for bicycles until Mar., 2019. Cycle rental ¥1,000-¥1,500 per one
Credit cards not accepted.
bike (plus deposit ¥1,000)
www.go-shimanami.jp/global/english/ www.ononavi.com

HIROSHIMA PREFECTURALART MUSEUM

Be sure to also try okonomiyaki,
Hiroshima's specialty.

JR Hiroshima Sta.

JR Hiroshima Sta.

22 min.
by Shinkansen “Kodama”

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Shukkeien-mae
Sta.

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There are many restaurants on Miyajima
that serve oysters, a local specialty.

+81-90-7131-8055 (Call center for foreigners)
2-22 Kaminobori-cho, Naka-ku, Hiroshima City
（HIROSHIMA PREFECTURAL ART MUSEUM）
Around 18:00-19:00
Event schedule varies
from month to month¥1,000（Adult） Credit cards not accepted.
www.hiroshima-kagura.com

JR HiroshimaSta.

+81-846-26-0321 (Okunoshima, National Park Resort)Okunoshima, Tadanoumi-cho, Takehara City
Free to stroll
www.kankou.pref.hiroshima.jp/sys/data?page-id=4304

5 min. walkTomonouraThis port town flourished as “shiomachi no minato” (a port for waiting
for a favorable tide) from a long time ago and it is a town where port
facilities such as the all-night light and the streetscape of the Edo period
still remain. Movie director Hayao Miyazaki is said to have developed his
ideas for Ponyo on the Cliff here, and it is also famous as a location where
the film The Wolverine was shot. It is also listed as a Japan Heritage site.
+81-84-928-1043(Tourism
Division of Fukuyama City)
Tomo-cho, Fukuyama City
Free to stroll
www.fukuyama-kanko.
com/english/

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10 min. by JR West Miyajima Ferrybi L

5 min. walkItsukushima-jinja
ShrineMiyajima Pier

4
23 min.
by Shinkansen “Nozomi”

Tomonoura

Tomonoura
bus stop

Short walk
The Ota Residence, home of a
wealthy merchant, is a national
important cultural property

You can see“taiami” roundhaul net sea
bream fishing inMay (for a charge)

30 min. by
TOMOTETSUBus
The port town retains
its unspoilt Japaneselandscape

Kabe
Sta.

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Sta.

JR Hiroshima Sta.

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28 min. by JR San-yo Line

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Tourist information center that has foreign-language speaking staff on site

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+81-835-23-7700
14-1 Matsuzaki-cho, Hofu City
Grounds open to the public
Credit cards not accepted.
www.hofutenmangu.or.jp

ACCESS
JR Shin-Yamaguchi Sta.

JR ShinYamaguchi Sta.

Hoshoan, a tea housewith the view of apicturesque garden
from its window

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shrine in which people come to pray
for success in business, a good match,or fulfillment of a wish. The highlight is the
123 red torii gates stretching for 100 m or
more. At the main torii gate, the offertory
box is located above your head and it is said
that if you succeed in throwing your money
up into the box, your wish will come true.

7 min. walk

Yuda OnsenL3+81-83-920-3000 (Yuda Onsen Inn Association), +81-83-921-8818 (Kitsune no Ashiato)
Yuda Onsen, Yamaguchi City
Open to the public (Kitsune no Ashiato 8:00–22:00,
Credit cards not accepted.
open 365 days, free admission, footbath ¥200)
www.yudaonsen.com/, www.yuda-onsen.jp/about/about-en/

Ruriko-ji Temple

ACCESSF

amous temple that has a five-storied pagoda which is a symbol of Yamaguchi
Prefecture and one of Japan’s three most beautiful pagodas. It is also a nationaltreasure. The sight of the pagoda against a background of cherry trees or spring greeneryin the daytime will enrapture you, and it is also a beautiful sight when lit up at night.

Karato Area

JR Shin-Yamaguchi Sta.

JR Yudaonsen Sta.

18 min. by JR Yamaguchi Line
Kitsune no
Ashiato,offering Sake
tasting at ¥ 500
and more.

10 min. walk

Yuda Onsen

Enjoy the hotspring water
to the full at
a footbath orbath for day-trip
visitors at a hotel

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JR ShimonosekiSta.

8 min.
by JR San-yo Line

Karato bus stop

Yuyatsuo, Nagato City
Can be freely enteredhttps://visit-nagato.com/en/

ACCESS
JR Shin-Yamaguchi
Sta.

JR HigashiHagi Sta.

1 hr. 14 min.
by Bocho Bus “Tokkyu Hagi”& Route bus

JR NagatoFuruichi Sta.

55 min.
by JR San'in Line

Hagi Castle Town

20 min.
by taxi

Shrine that has amarvelous contrast
between the blue sea
and the red torii gatesT

he castle town that extends below the ruins of Hagi Castle retains its
past streetscapes and is an ideal place for a stroll. Don’t miss thisplace since the former homes and birthplaces of leading figures in the
Meiji Restoration, which greatly influenced Japan’s political scene are
dotted around the area.

Masuda Sta.

+81-838-25-1750 (Hagi Tourist Bureau)
Around the area of Gofuku-machi of Hagi City
Free to stroll (fees apply to admission of facilities)
hagishi.com/panf/top_en.pdf

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NagatoFuruichi Sta.

ACCESS
JR Shin-Yamaguchi Sta.

Hagi Castle Town

JR YamaguchiSta.

22 min.
by JR Yamaguchi Line

Kozan Koen Goju-noto-mae bus stop

14 min.
by City Community Bus

Summer oranges,
a Hagi specialty, bringcolor to the castle town

Ruriko-ji Temple
Short walk2

Mine Sta.

The five storied pagoda
is said to have been
completedcirca 1442

Asa Sta.
KokuraSta.

Hiroshima
Prefecture

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JR Shin-Yamaguchi
Sta.

Kaikyokan exhibits approx. 100
types of globefish kinds, etc.

7 min.
by Sanden Bus

3 min. walkMine L+81-83-934-6630 (Kozan Park Tourism Information Center)
7-1 Kozan-cho, Yamaguchi City
Can be freely entered
Open 365 days
Free of charge
Credit cards not accepted.
yamaguchi-city.jp/w/en/

Offers many highlights
including the beautiful
Romon gate and stately
main hallMotonosumi Inari
Shrineegend has it that this well-known hot spring was discovered by a white fox. Popularfor its skin-enhancing properties, you can enjoy the hot spring water in footbathsat the hotels and around the town. Be sure to visit Kitsune no Ashiato tourist center for
information on Yuda Onsen, what to see and eat.

The bridge and the fireworks
contest at the summer
fireworks festival

Aqua Theater, where
dolphins and sea lions
perform together

Motonosumi Inari ShrineA

Akiyoshido Cave &Akiyoshidai Plateau

Akiyoshido bus
stop

55 min. by Chugoku JR Bus

Come visit
Karato Market
for fresh seafood!

JR ShinShimonoseki Sta.

20 min.
by Shinkansen “Kodama”

ACCESSYou can see thedaimyo paradeat the Kintai-kyo
Festival on Apr. 29

arato is the waterfront area
overlooking the Kammon Straits.
Here Kamon Wharf, a great placefor enjoying dining and shopping,
Karato Market that sells seafood, andKaikyokan, the aquarium with a wide
variety of globefish, a local specialty,
etc. all gather together.

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The so-called Hundred
Saucers is a notable, famous
formation inside the cave

JR Shin-Yamaguchi Sta.

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+81-83-231-1350 (Tourism Promotion Division, Department ofTourism, Sports and Culture City of Shimonoseki)
Free to stroll
Karato-cho, Shimonoseki City
http://shimonoseki.travel/english+81-837-62-0305(Akiyoshidai Kankou Center)
Akiyoshi, Shuho-cho, Mine City
8:30-16:30
Open 365 days
¥1,200 (Adult)
Credit cards not accepted.
https://karusuto.com

Bridge that has astructure rarel yfound anywherein even the world

15 min. walkKarato Area

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Short walk

Hofu Tenmangu
ShrineJR Hofu Sta.

15min. by JR San-yo LineS

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20 min. by Iwakuni Buse!
Welcomuilt in 904 as Japan's first Tenman-gu shrine that enshrines the
god of learning, Sugawara no Michizane. After worshipping at themagnificent main hall, enjoy the view of the beautiful garden while
drinking tea (¥500) at Hoshoan tea house.

tretching 100 m under thekarst Akiyoshidai Plateau, thisis one of Japan’s largest limestone
caves. The total length is 10.7 km.
Go onto an exploring tour oflimestone of about 1 km long and
see wonderful works sculpted bynature over few hundred thousand
years.

+81-827-41-2037 (Iwakuni City Tourism Association)
Iwakuni, Iwakuni City
24 hours (turn off the light at 22:00)
Open 365 days
Fee to enter the bridge ¥300 (Adult)
Credit cards not accepted.
kintaikyo.iwakuni-city.net/en

Kintaikyo
bus stop

The karst road where
you can drive acrossthe karst plateauBene of the three most famous bridges in Japan that was built over
300 years ago across the Nishiki River. The bridge is a beautiful
arched bridge that represent Japan consisting of five arches. Not only thebridge is a stunning sight, but it is stunning in its elaborate construction.

www.visit-jy.com/en/

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YAMAGUCHI

Yamaguchi is popular with history
enthusiasts as the prefecture that turnedout many outstanding figures towards
the end of the Tokugawa Shogunate.
It has lots of picturesque spots too.

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The view from themain hall is justmarvelous
In spring, enjoy
both the cherry
blossoms and thefive storied pagoda

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There is afootbath in thegarden at Kitsune
no Ashiato

Shimonoseki Sta.
Birthplace ofShinsaku Takasugi

Fukuoka
Prefecture
Be sure to
visit a museum
dedicated to Yoshida
Shoin, a figure who
represents the area of Hagi

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Tourist information center that has foreign-language speaking staff on site

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Take a Ride on the Popular Tourist Trains!
There are some fun trains to take you from place to place! Here are trains in which each prefecture takes pride!

Tottori

JR Tottori Sta.

Tottori

JR Yonago Sta.

JR Yonago Sta.

Yamaguchi

JR Shin-Yamaguchi
Sta.

JR Sakaiminato Sta.

JR Tsuwano
Sta.

Detective Conan Wrapped Train

GeGeGe no Kitaro Wrapped Train

SL Yamaguchi

Wrapped train featuring leading characters from the
Detective Conan series.

Four trains featuring Kitaro, Nezumi-Otoko, Neko-Musume,
and Medama-Oyaji respectively are in operation.

©Gosho Aoyama / Shogakukan©MIZUKI Productions

Runs on Saturday and holidays from spring to autumn.
Runs dynamically puffing out black smoke just the samein the old days.

Okayama

Shimane

Kisuki( JR Izumoshi) JR Sta.
Sta.

JR Okayama
Sta. 		JR BingoOchiai Sta.

Hiroshima

JR Uno Sta.,
JR Takamatsu Sta., etc.

JR Hiroshima Sta.

JR Mihara Sta.

OKUIZUMO Orochi

La Malle de Bois

Setouchi Marine-view

Runs on Saturday, Sunday and holidays from spring toautumn. Refreshing as there is no glass in the windows.
*The train operates on extended route from Izumoshi
Sta. on holidays (one-way only)

A train designed with a travel trunk motif. Please inquireat the station for train schedules and route information.

Runs on Saturday and holidays. It is a train that lets you
feel as if you’re aboard a ship since you can enjoy viewsof the Seto Inland Sea.

Useful Sightseeing Information
2000yen! Tottori
City Tourist Taxi

The HiroshimaMatsue Highway Bus

Visit Hiroshima
Tourist Pass

¥2,000 per person for
a 3-hour sightseeing
service to tour thedestination of your choice ontaxi (up to 4 persons per taxi).
Reservation required at Tottori
City International Tourist Support
Center in JR Tottori station.

Hiroshima to/from Matsue
highway bus service
for foreign tourists only(¥500 per person). No reservation
required. Tickets available at JR
Hiroshima station and JR Matsue
station.

Valid for major local buses andstreetcars (Hiroshima Electric
Railway) in Hiroshima Prefectureand Miyajima ferry. Available in 5
types. SMALL Area Pass is ¥1,000(valid for 3 days).

+81-857-22-7935 (International
Tourist Support Center)w w w.cit y.tottori.lg.jp/ w w w/
contents/1374222847656/+81-852-21-4034 (Matsue International
Tourist Information Office)www.hiroden.co.jp/en/e-matue.
html+81-82-261-3238 (Hiroshima
prefectural Bus Association)w w w.bus-k yo.or.jp / pickup /pickup-6249.html*May be required to present a foreign passport to purchase a pass.
*Check websites for bus availability

Meipuru~pu /Maple skay
Meipuru~pu bus is a hopon/hop-off bus that offers
unlimited rides and goesaround Hiroshima City. Oneday ticket is ¥400. Maple Sky
is an open-top double-decker
sightseeing tour bus that lets you
enjoy the sightseeing spots ofHiroshima City from the window(¥2,000).
+81-570-010-666 (Chugoku JR
Bus Companiy Customer Center)www.chugoku-jrbus.co.jp.e.aec.
hp.transer.com/teikan/

Yamaguchi BUS
PASS¥2,000 for the 1-Day Pass valid
for unlimited travel on local busesin Yamaguchi Prefecture, someintercity highway buses, airport
buses and community buses.
2-Day Pass ¥4,000, 3-Day Pass
¥5,000.
+81-834-22-7801 (Bochokot suBocho tourist bus Customer Center)www.visit-jy.com/model_route_guide/en/JAPAN RAIL PASS
Ordinary type
When purchased outside Japan

7-day ¥29,110(children ¥14,550)

14-day ¥46,390(children ¥23,190)

21-day ¥59,350(children ¥29,670)*Non-reserved seating and reserved seats are both unavailable on “NOZOMI” and “MIZUHO”.
*Some JR 1rains use the lines of private railways for direct services. When the JAPAN RAIL PASS is used on JR trains that run 1thorough non-JR lines, fares and charges for the sections
travelled on such lines must be paid to the private railway company concerned.
Please pay these on the train or at a station on the said company’s line.
For details, please see the WEB

http://www.japanrailpass.net/en/*They are subject to change.