Most reviewed Points of Interest & Landmarks in Chugoku
4.5Miyajima(4.826 reviews) - A very special place to visit Sunday: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Islands
Scenic site that includes the Itsukushima Shrine, Otorii Gate and visit to Mt. Misen.See more..
4.5Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park(3.685 reviews) - A beautiful place, and emotional Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Spent More than 3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
I took a tour through this part with a nationally licensed tour guide (which I recommend) who helped me understand the city in a deeper way. We walked from Ground Zero, past the Dome and through the park. It was a powerful experience. In the park, I was honored to be approached by multiple groups of local school children who asked us to join their prayers for world peace. It was a very poignant moment juxtaposing the future and the past.See more..
4.5Matsue Castle(1.516 reviews) - Epic Castle and one of my favorites! Sunday: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
Matsue symbol Matsue Castle is said to be one of the national treasures and one of the only orthodox towers among the 12 towers that exist throughout the country. Matsue Castle can be proud, please enjoy.See more..
4.0Okonomimura(1.017 reviews) - A Hiroshima must!! Sunday: 11:00 AM - 2:00 AM Points of Interest & Landmarks
An absolute must if staying in Hiroshima, although not aesthetically pleasing they are absolutely delicious and so filling it was so good I went twice. I chose one with a pork filling and another with a shrimp filling. The building has three floors of small stalls they all serve variations of the same dish. I chose mine purely on availability of seating. They serve it on the hot plate and give you a small tool to slice the Okonomi and put it on a small plate where it’s eaten with chop sticks It’s fascinating to watch them make it front if you. It’s a great place to chat to other travellers if travelling solo.See more..
4.0The Mizuki Shigeru Road(793 reviews) - felt like kids again Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
We are a senior couple, never heard of the place or Mizuki Shigeru, but you don't need to know, just go and enjoy yourself, and watching others. The statues are so imaginative, even the stone pedestals were beautiful. There are so many photo opportunities that are just fun. We came back at night, and it is like halloween, with images of the characters on the ground, also worth seeing. The trains, buses, stores, all taken up with the characters, very charming. The road leads to the other side of town which has fish statues, well made artistically, and you can eat snow crab lunch. We didn't need to go into the museum, the street was welll worth visiting.See more..
4.5The Sand Museum(646 reviews) - Amazing skill and technique Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks • Art Museums
The Sand Museum in Tottori Sand Dunes is the only indoor museum exhibited sand sculpture specially. We exhibit the highest quality sand sculptures every year by the executive producer and the professional sculptor from all over the world.See more..
4.5Itsukushima Shrine Torii(542 reviews) - What a famous site Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
As we arrived on the island by ferry the first thing you see is the magnificent red Tori Gate. When we got here the tide was out so you can walk right up to this amazing wooden icon of Japan. When you stand beside it the sheer size of it strikes home , made from huge trunks of the camphor tree that apparently last indefinitely. Later in the day the tide came in and then like the shrine it appears to be floating in the ocean. When in Japan this is a sight you must experienceSee more..
4.0Iwami-Ginzan(480 reviews) - Charming town Points of Interest & Landmarks • Historic Walking Areas • Mines
Omori town is a very charming small town with beatiful natural landscapes where only has around 400 residents. What impresses me most is the traditional and ancient streets.all the modern equipment such as wire,air conditioners are hidden or covered with wooden decorations on the street.I Strongly recommend to just take your time walking up and down the street to explor the history and tradition of Japan.See more..
4.5Ruriko Temple Five-Story Pagoda(464 reviews) - Amazingly beautiful Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
Designated as a national treasure, this pagoda is one of three famous pagodas in Japan beside that of Daigoji and Horyuji. As I visited this place, the weather was very nice, and I just forgot time passing, while contemplating. It is just amazing. See more..
4.0Motonosumi Shrine(453 reviews) - Photogenic Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
Motonosumi Shrine is now a main tourist attraction in Nagato area, but it became popular only recently. Its picturesque Torii gates were propagated widely through SNS, and thanks to that tourists come from all over the world. If you go there, you need a car. The nearest JR station is Nagato Furuichi, but if you walk from the station, it takes at least one hour (one way). Taxi is hard to find. Or, you should make a reservation in advance. I suppose that it may cost about $30~40 one way. So, hiring a taxi for a whole day is another option, if you are a party of three or four. See more..
I just heard about this Tunnel a few days ago. I had an extra day to kill, so I decided to see it. From Kokura Station, I took the JR Kagoshima Line to the Mojiko Station Terminal. From there it was about 2 Kms on foot to the Tunnel entrance. An elevator brings you down and you can start walking to the Honshu side. I made 2 roundtrips.! At the midway point is the spot where You can literally put one foot on Kyushu and the other on Honshu! There are papers to be stamped at each end of the tunnel which you can present to the Tourist Info center at Mojiko Station to get your official crossing certificate. Nice!See more..
4.0Kurashiki Ivy Square(395 reviews) - Worth a Quick Stop Points of Interest & Landmarks
I found the Ivy Square area to be pretty nice. I was here in the winter so I couldn't imagine how beautiful it will be come spring and summer time frame. There is a hotel here that is probably a nice stay. Otherwise there are a few shops, events, and nice places to walk. I just enjoyed walking around here looking at the building and surrounding nature. Not a whole lot else to see but it's worth a quick look.See more..
4.0Iwakuni Castle(386 reviews) - Great views - some interesting displays Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:45 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
Although a reconstructed castle, it was interesting to visit. Lovely peaceful hill setting, great views of the city and Inland Sea and some good displays of weaponry including swords and old guns, and some armour. There is also a good selection of photos of other Japanese castles, both National Treasures and reconstructions.See more..
4.0Shokasonjuku Academy(344 reviews) - Academy of only three tatami mats Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
In the same property with Shouin-Temple, there is a wooden residence and academy of the mentor "Shouin Yoshida". You will be shocked to see the size of the academy. So tiny! But there, Shouin studied and discussed futures of Japan with many of his followers (students) who became reformers of Modern Japan. See more..
4.5Former Taisha Station(342 reviews) - Time Travel Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
A beautiful wooden station building designated as an important cultural property of the country. Interiors and railway goods with high historical value are worth seeing as well as railway fans.See more..
4.5Bitchu Matsuyama Castle(308 reviews) - Loved this Castle and Sanjuro Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
Bitchu Matsuyama Castle is considered the highest castle above sea level in Japan. This castle is one of the originals and well worth a visit. There is a parking lot before the castle. Unfortunately visitors must either walk the road up or take a shuttle which is 400 Yen, I chose to walk the road, it was not that long and pretty easy. I really liked this castle, it's smaller then others. I found it unique how the builders used the environment (hills and rocks) to construct the castle, it's evident how this was done. I recommend the small fee to enter the castle. We are cat lovers so the highlight for us was Sanjuro, the cat. He made his way up here due to flooding in the area years ago and has been the local mascot since, so cute!See more..
4.0Hagi Castle Town(307 reviews) - Beautiful ancient town formerly ruled by Mori lords & their samurai Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
This little place has five World Heritage sites. This castle town prospered from 1603 to 1867 (the Edo period), when it was the capital of the Mori Clan. With the aid of their samurai, the Mori lords ruled Yamaguchi Prefecture (formerly known as the Choshu Domain). The castle town remains a preserved samurai district. Many of the residences of samurai, tradespeople and merchants, sculptures, earth walls, alleyways, gates, and streets have been well-maintained and are said to be in the same condition and architectural design as they were hundreds of years ago. Hagi is also known for its Hagiyaki pottery production, which began at the beginning of the Edo period when distinguished pottery makers were brought in from Korea. The Hagi Castle which was built in 1604, was destroyed in the latter half of the 19th century; only remains exist today. Hagi Castle Town is also famous for being the birthplace of many Prime Ministers and statesmen of Japan.See more..
4.0Tsunoshima Lighthouse Park(197 reviews) - Historic Lighthouse in nice setting Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Parks
We came here on a organised tour and it was a pleasure to view and visit this lovely lighthouse built in 1876. Built with lovely carved stone it is set in front of a unique garden setting next to the ocean. Cost 300 yen to enter, about 200 steps to the top where you will have lovely views. I think it is about 26 metres high and about 45 metres above sea level. Not much info in English. It's light is visible for about 29 nautical miles. Next to it is a museum which is worth visiting, inside is part of the light keepers old brick residence. I found it interesting that the first lightkeeper was English. Worth a visit when in the areaSee more..
4.0Hofu tenman-gu(164 reviews) - One of three major Tenmangu Points of Interest & Landmarks
Hofu Tenmangu is one of three major Tenmangu in Japan, beside Kyoto and Dazaifu. It is a highlight of Hofu sightseeing and absolutely worth visiting. The long passage to the shrine has a quaint atmosphere. The steps are a little bit hard to climb, but from the level of the main building, you can enjoy a nice view of the city. The surrounding area is also very pleasant like a park.See more..
4.0Yonago Castle Ruins(147 reviews) - The Views are Worth it! Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
The Yonago Castle Ruins are not to be missed. I found that there was not to much to do in Yonago, but this is well worth exploring. There is a parking lot at the base, and several different hiking trails to the ruins, all were fairly easy. Once at the top you get incredible views of the city of Yonago, the sea, and Mt. Daisen. I bet it would be beautiful here during sun rise and sun set. The ruins itself are pretty impressive, it must have been a huge complex. Definitely, come here for the views!See more..
4.0Tottori Castle Ruins(144 reviews) - Historical site of Tottori Sunday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
This ruin was once a mountain castle built on Kyushozan mountain (久松山) in 16th century,. It is a National Historic site. It was a stage of infamous 'Starving to Submission', siege by Toyotomi Hideyoshi who cut off all the supplies to the castle. Nice hike up to the mountain and beautiful sight from the top.See more..
There are many things to see and do in the castle area walkway, including bridges and moats, museums (the Tanabe Art Museum), the Meimei-an historic tea house and samurai residence (buke yashiki)See more..
4.5Old Shizutani School(107 reviews) - Stunning architecture in serenity Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
After the April crowds in Kyoto, it was a breath of fresh air to visit beautifully maintained Shizutani school with few other visitors. The gate keeper was friendly and provided an English pamphlet with detailed information. The Bizen pottery roof tiles, curved stone wall and stunning zelkova joinery suit the site perfectly and it's a delight to tread softly around the old Confucian classrooms and imagine lessons in 1670- "the oldest existing public school in the world".See more..
4.0Jinpu-kaku Hall(105 reviews) - A surprise Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Nifukaku is a French Renaissance Western-style building in Tottori city, Tottori Prefecture. Renowned as one of the leading Meiji region buildings in the Chugoku region, it is designated as an important cultural asset of the country on June 2, 1973. In 1907, the former residence of former royal prince Kahito 王, a former residence of the former Tottori 藩 lord Ikeda Nakahiro, built on the fan palace of Tottori Castle ruins, as an accommodation facility at the time of San'in line enlightenment.See more..
4.0Karoichi(105 reviews) - Karo market Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks
We have freshly picked seafood freshly picked up from Tottori / Karou Port, and there is also a market for souvenirs and souvenir shops, and it can be said that it is a kitchen in Tottori City. In the fresh fish shop, regional shipping of fresh fish selected on the spot is also possible. At the market, various events such as "White or Big Fishing Festival" and "Matsuba Festival" are held. In the adjacent restaurant building, you can enjoy fresh seafood. Ikuushi cuisine "kaiyoen" is the first restaurant in western Japan to have a direct seawater dish installed, and it is recommended to have a lively white dish in the form of dishes.See more..
4.5Tsuwano Castle(86 reviews) - Great views Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
I took the 5 minute fairly basic chair lift (¥700 round trip or ¥400 one way) up the hill – it is quite close to ground for most of the way. As it was later in the afternoon, the staff on the chair lift helpfully advised the time to return by to get back down. I then walked another 15-20 minutes (some of the hilly/rocky path was being rebuilt in 2019) to the ruins (free to enter) where you can get great views of Tsuwano and the Takatsu river valley and of course remnants of the castle foundations as the remaining castle keep was demolished in 1878. (It takes about 30 minutes to walk up to the lower station of the chair lift through the shrine and torii gates from Tsuwano Station.)See more..
4.5Kozan Park(84 reviews) - Such a Wonderful Area, The Pagoda and Temple are Gorgeous! Points of Interest & Landmarks
Kozan Park is absolutely beautiful! I came here mainly to see the Pagoda, unaware of all the other gems in this park. First, the Pagoda is beautiful! The backdrop of the mountains and pond in front makes for great photos. The Temple here is just as gorgeous. After visiting the temple and pagoda, I recommend walking toward the cemetery to view the tomb and then walk down toward the old houses that are open for viewing. After my wife and I visited all the sites here, we sat on a bench and just enjoyed the beauty of the park. I hope to get back here during the fall, I expect it is quite lovely.See more..
4.0Fukiya Furusato Village(77 reviews) - Nice place to stroll around and take a rest Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Fukiya Furusato Village is a small village which flourished by producing red iron oxide about 150 years ago and the buildings are preseved since then.There are some souvenir shops and restaurants .Sometimes you can taste some local food for free.Not so much to see for locals but it will be quite nice for foreigners to see the Japanese traditional village.See more..
Nice walking path and panoramic views from this historical excavation siteSee more..
4.0Conan Station(57 reviews) - A unique station in honor of the famous Anime Character, Detective Conan! Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks
The station is very unique, even the train going to Yura is Conan inspired. The station even had coin lockers painted with Conan characters. Don't forget to visit the Tourist Center just beside the station. It's on the right side once you leave the station going to town. See more..
4.5Daigo Zakura(36 reviews) - One thousand years old cherry blossom tree. Points of Interest & Landmarks
It took 2 hours to get to this cherry tree by car since many cars were crowded. So, me and my husband walked an up-hill road for 40 minutes. So tired, but this tree was worth seeing. Great, beautiful,wonderful!!!See more..
