Things to do in Chugoku

Chugoku spreads its sights across the Inland Sea coast and the San'in side, so the real planning question is which places justify the trip and how long each deserves. The guides here each focus on a specific destination and answer whether it is worth your time.

On the Hiroshima side, the Peace Memorial Museum guide covers tickets and which hours need a web booking, the Miyajima guide explains costs and reaching the torii at low tide, and the Okunoshima guide sets out the ferry to the rabbit island and the last boats back.

Across the mountains, the Matsue and Izumo guide helps you decide how many days San'in needs, and the Kamiari-sai guide explains what visitors can watch during the shrine's autumn rites. The Adachi Museum of Art guide covers the shuttle from Yasugi, and the Tottori Sand Dunes guide looks at bus access and day trips from Osaka or Matsue.