{"id":15805,"date":"2021-09-10T08:20:22","date_gmt":"2021-09-10T06:20:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?page_id=15805"},"modified":"2021-09-10T08:20:22","modified_gmt":"2021-09-10T06:20:22","slug":"chugoku","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/regions-of-japan\/chugoku","title":{"rendered":"Ch\u016bgoku Region: Japan travel guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Ch\u016bgoku region is <strong>one of the regions of <\/strong><strong>Honshu<\/strong> \u2014 the largest island that makes up Japan.<\/p>\n<p>Ch\u016bgoku includes the modern and cosmopolitan city of Hiroshima and the pretty garden-filled city of Okayama. It is also home to some of Japan\u2019s <strong>most beautiful and iconic temples and buildings<\/strong>, including the Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Miyajima.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Although it is <strong>located in the south-west<\/strong>, the meaning of \u201cCh\u016bgoku\u201d is \u201cmiddle country\u201d. There are a few different theories as to how it got this name, including being halfway between the old capital in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/cities\/kyoto-travel-guide\">Kyoto <\/a>and the island of Ky\u016bsh\u016b.<\/p>\n<p>It includes most of <strong>the historical <\/strong><strong>Sanyo region <\/strong><strong>and <\/strong><strong>Sanin region<\/strong> and is sometimes still referred to as the \u201cSan&#8217;in\u2010San&#8217;y\u014d region\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>You can easily explore the Ch\u016bgoku region using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">JR Pass<\/a> \u2014 in fact, you can even use this to take the ferry to Miyajima! You can find a <strong>full guide to the best destinations<\/strong> in Ch\u016bgoku below.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Chugoku_prefectures\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Ch\u016bgoku prefectures<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Top_destinations_in_Chugoku\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Top destinations in Ch\u016bgoku<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Best_things_to_do_in_Chugoku\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Best things to do in Ch\u016bgoku<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Main_train_lines_and_transportation\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Main train lines and transportation<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Other_regions_of_Japan\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Other regions of Japan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Chugoku_prefectures\">Ch\u016bgoku prefectures<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Ch\u016bgoku region is <strong>made up of 5 prefectures<\/strong>. All are located in the south-west of the island of Honshu. The prefectures of Ch\u016bgoku are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hiroshima <\/strong>\u2014 Home to the city of Hiroshima, the region\u2019s largest city and famous as one of the places hit by an atomic bomb, as well as the Seto Inland Sea and forested mountains.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Okayama <\/strong>\u2014 Known for its impressive black castle, beautiful gardens, and historic canals of Kurashiki.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shimane <\/strong>\u2014 With a rich culture and mythology, you can see Iwami Kagura folk dancing, visit castles and shrines, and explore the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tottori <\/strong>\u2014 Unspoiled and traditional, this prefecture has a number of onsens, a rugged coastline, and the unique environment of the Tottori Sand Dunes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Yamaguchi <\/strong>\u2014 located at the far south-west of Honshu, you can explore Japan\u2019s largest limestone cave, journey to hidden shrines, and find some of the best seafood in the country in this prefecture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Top_destinations_in_Chugoku\">Top destinations in Ch\u016bgoku<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Much of Ch\u016bgoku is rural<\/strong>, with rolling hills, forests, and stretches of wild coastline. There are also some large cities and smaller towns and villages. The biggest metropolitan areas are Hiroshima (population: 1.2 million) and Okayama (population: 720,000).<\/p>\n<p>Some of the <strong>most popular destinations<\/strong> in the Ch\u016bgoku region include the following:<\/p>\n<div class=\"paginas-recopilatorio--wrap\">\n        <!-- HTML Content -->\n    <div class=\"paginas-recopilatorio\">\n        <article id=\"post-936\"\n            class=\"post-936 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n            <header class=\"entry-header\">\n                <H3 class=\"entry-title\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hiroshima-travel-guide\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                        Hiroshima                    <\/a>\n                <\/H3>\n            <\/header>\n            <div class=\"col-sm-5 image-pad\">\n                <div aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <a class=\"post-thumbnail lazy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hiroshima-travel-guide\">\n                        <img width=\"800\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/hiroshima-river-peace-park-e1487239142213.jpg\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div>\n                    <footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n                        <span class=\"cat-links\">\n                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/destinations\" rel=\"category tag\">\n                                Destinations                            <\/a>\n                                                    <\/span>\n                    <\/footer>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-sm-7 image-pad\">\n                <div class=\"entry-content\">\n                    <p>Hiroshima is a city with deep historical roots, evident in its ancient gardens and castles. During the 20h century, Hiroshima became the center of unenviable international attention after the first atomic bomb was detonated there on August 6, 1945 \u2013 destroying everything within two kilometers of impact.<\/p>\n<p>Like the phoenix of legend, Hiroshima and its residents emerged from the ashes. Historical structures were restored, and the city took on aspirations of continued peace. Today, it is home to over one million people and a favorite stop for international tourists, thanks to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/shinkansen-bullet-trains\">bullet train<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hiroshima-travel-guide\" class=\"more-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read more...<\/a>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- HTML Content END -->\n        <!-- HTML Content -->\n    <div class=\"paginas-recopilatorio\">\n        <article id=\"post-949\"\n            class=\"post-949 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n            <header class=\"entry-header\">\n                <H3 class=\"entry-title\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/miyajima-travel-guide\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                        Miyajima                    <\/a>\n                <\/H3>\n            <\/header>\n            <div class=\"col-sm-5 image-pad\">\n                <div aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <a class=\"post-thumbnail lazy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/miyajima-travel-guide\">\n                        <img width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/miyajima-torii-gate-e1486478993265.jpg\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image\" alt=\"The great floating torii in Miyajima\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/miyajima-torii-gate-e1486478993265.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/miyajima-torii-gate-e1486478993265-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div>\n                    <footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n                        <span class=\"cat-links\">\n                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/destinations\" rel=\"category tag\">\n                                Destinations                            <\/a>\n                                                    <\/span>\n                    <\/footer>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-sm-7 image-pad\">\n                <div class=\"entry-content\">\n                    <p>Miyajima means \u201cshrine island.\u201d This small island has been a <strong>sacred place of worship<\/strong> since ancient times, where the gods were thought to live in harmony with mortal man.<\/p>\n<p>The Itsukushima Shrine and its Torii Gate have been declared a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-japan\">UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/a><\/strong>, and have been celebrated as one of the Three Views of Japan since 1643.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/miyajima-travel-guide\" class=\"more-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read more...<\/a>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- HTML Content END -->\n        <!-- HTML Content -->\n    <div class=\"paginas-recopilatorio\">\n        <article id=\"post-2189\"\n            class=\"post-2189 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n            <header class=\"entry-header\">\n                <H3 class=\"entry-title\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/okayama-travel-guide\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                        Okayama                    <\/a>\n                <\/H3>\n            <\/header>\n            <div class=\"col-sm-5 image-pad\">\n                <div aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <a class=\"post-thumbnail lazy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/okayama-travel-guide\">\n                        <img width=\"800\" height=\"459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/okayama-korakuen.jpg\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image\" alt=\"Okayama Korakuen Garden\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/okayama-korakuen.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/okayama-korakuen-300x172.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/okayama-korakuen-768x441.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div>\n                    <footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n                        <span class=\"cat-links\">\n                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/destinations\" rel=\"category tag\">\n                                Destinations                            <\/a>\n                                                    <\/span>\n                    <\/footer>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-sm-7 image-pad\">\n                <div class=\"entry-content\">\n                    <p>Okayama is a city where history meets modern technology. It originated as a castle town during Japan\u2019s Edo Period, which spanned from the early 1600s to mid-1800s. Today, Okayama is the second largest city in the region, being somewhat smaller than Hiroshima. It is a railroad transportation hub, located at the junction of the Sanyo Shinkansen Line to Shikoku\u2019s only rail connection.<\/p>\n<p>What is there to see and do in Okayama and the surrounding cities? How do you get there from popular destinations such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-travel-guide\">Tokyo<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kyoto-travel-guide\">Kyoto<\/a>? Consider this helpful travel guide.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/okayama-travel-guide\" class=\"more-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read more...<\/a>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- HTML Content END -->\n    <\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Best_things_to_do_in_Chugoku\">Best things to do in Ch\u016bgoku<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Ch\u016bgoku has a wide variety of places and things to see and do. Breath in the <strong>natural beauty of its coasts and forests<\/strong>. Enjoy the cosmopolitan glitz of cities like Hiroshima. Experience the cultural wonders of the region\u2019s shrines and temples.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the <strong>greatest attractions in Ch\u016bgoku<\/strong> include the following:<\/p>\n<div class=\"paginas-recopilatorio--wrap\">\n        <!-- HTML Content -->\n    <div class=\"paginas-recopilatorio\">\n        <article id=\"post-3391\"\n            class=\"post-3391 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry\">\n            <header class=\"entry-header\">\n                <H3 class=\"entry-title\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tottori-sand-dunes\" rel=\"bookmark\">\n                        Tottori sand dunes                    <\/a>\n                <\/H3>\n            <\/header>\n            <div class=\"col-sm-5 image-pad\">\n                <div aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <a class=\"post-thumbnail lazy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tottori-sand-dunes\">\n                        <img width=\"800\" height=\"354\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/tottori-sand-dunes-e1524823667579.jpg\" class=\"attachment- size- wp-post-image\" alt=\"Tottori sand dunes\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n                <div>\n                    <footer class=\"entry-footer\">\n                        <span class=\"cat-links\">\n                                                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/destinations\" rel=\"category tag\">\n                                Destinations                            <\/a>\n                                                    <\/span>\n                    <\/footer>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"col-sm-7 image-pad\">\n                <div class=\"entry-content\">\n                    <p>Your mental images of Japan likely include such scenes as cherry blossoms swaying in the breeze, steam rising from relaxing onsens, and the majestic Mount Fuji. A trip to Tottori, however, will introduce you to a very different and unexpected side of Japan.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tottori-sand-dunes\" class=\"more-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">Read more...<\/a>                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/article>\n    <\/div>\n    <!-- HTML Content END -->\n    <\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Main_train_lines_and_transportation\">Main train lines and transportation<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Ch\u016bgoku region is <strong>served by a number of transport links<\/strong>. These include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/shinkansen-bullet-trains\">Shinkansen (bullet trains)<\/a>, other trains operated by Japan Railways, and ferries.<\/p>\n<p>When staying in Ch\u016bgoku, you can use <strong>the following types of transport<\/strong> to visit attractions in the region:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sanyo-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Sanyo Shinkansen<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hello-kitty-shinkansen\">Hello Kitty Shinkansen<\/a> (Sanyo Shinkansen)<\/li>\n<li>JR Miyajima Ferry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span id=\"Other_regions_of_Japan\">Other regions of Japan<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Japan is <strong>made up of 8 regions<\/strong>. These are further subdivided into 47 prefectures.<\/p>\n<p>The islands of <strong>Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku each form their own region<\/strong>, while the largest island, Honshu, is divided into 5 separate regions. Okinawa Prefecture is sometimes treated as a 9th region, but is officially part of Kyushu region.<\/p>\n<p>Apart from Ch\u016bgoku, the <strong>regions of Japan<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/regions-of-japan\/chubu\">Chubu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Hokkaido<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/regions-of-japan\/kansai\">Kansai<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/regions-of-japan\/kanto\">Kanto<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/regions-of-japan\/kyushu\">Kyushu<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Shikoku<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/regions-of-japan\/tohoku\">Tohoku<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Ch\u016bgoku region is one of the regions of Honshu \u2014 the largest island that makes up Japan. Ch\u016bgoku includes the modern and cosmopolitan city of Hiroshima and the pretty garden-filled city of Okayama. It is also home to some of Japan\u2019s most beautiful and iconic temples and buildings, including the Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Miyajima.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":14638,"parent":1909,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"acf":{"bread_1":false,"bread_2":false,"bread_3":false,"bread_4":false,"bread_5":false,"bread_6":false,"bread_7":false,"bread_last":[{"url":"","anchor":"Ch\u016bgoku"}],"custom_guide":"","shortcodes":[{"post_id":"destinations","tag_h":"H3","post_selector":[{"ID":936,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2017-02-07 16:56:06","post_date_gmt":"2017-02-07 14:56:06","post_content":"Hiroshima is a city with deep historical roots, evident in its ancient gardens and castles. During the 20h century, Hiroshima became the center of unenviable international attention after the first atomic bomb was detonated there on August 6, 1945 \u2013 destroying everything within two kilometers of impact.\r\n\r\nLike the phoenix of legend, Hiroshima and its residents emerged from the ashes. Historical structures were restored, and the city took on aspirations of continued peace. Today, it is home to over one million people and a favorite stop for international tourists, thanks to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/shinkansen-bullet-trains\">bullet train<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2>Where is Hiroshima<\/h2>\r\nHiroshima is the capital of the Hiroshima Prefecture and the largest city in the Chugoku region of western Honshu (main Japanese island).\r\n\r\nYou will find travel to the deeply meaningful city of Hiroshima a breeze when using your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a>. Please be aware that Nozomi and Mizuho trains are not currently included, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">but you can ride them by paying a supplement from October 2023.\u00a0<\/span>\r\n<h2><strong>Tokyo to Hiroshima by train<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nYou can use your JR Pass to take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokaido-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Tokaido Shinkansen<\/a> line\u2019s Hikari bullet train from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/yamanote-line#Tokyo_Station\">Tokyo Station<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/shin-osaka-station\">Shin-Osaka Station<\/a>, Shin-Kobe Station or Himeji Station.\r\n\r\nOnce in one of these stations, you can transfer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sanyo-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Sanyo Shinkansen<\/a> (Sakura train) and arrive in Hiroshima at Hiroshima Station.\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m28!1m12!1m3!1d6701776.897095144!2d130.83547813266838!3d34.897614969320344!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e3!4m5!1s0x60188bfbd89f700b%3A0x277c49ba34ed38!2sTokyo%20Station%2C%201%20Chome-9%20Marunouchi%2C%20Chiyoda%20City%2C%20Tokyo%2C%20Japan!3m2!1d35.6812362!2d139.7671248!4m5!1s0x355a9f53bc20533b%3A0x28413f32450be7eb!2sHIROSHIMA%20STATION%2C%201%20Matsubarach%C5%8D%2C%20Minami%20Ward%2C%20Hiroshima%2C%20Japan!3m2!1d34.397667!2d132.4753786!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1719820297008!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe>\r\n\r\nThis trip <strong>takes approximately five hours to complete.<\/strong> Non-shinkansen train lines are also available, as is an overnight bus. Several<strong> 90-minute flights<\/strong> also connect the Tokyo and Hiroshima airports each day.\r\n<h2>Kyoto to Hiroshima<\/h2>\r\nKyoto and Hiroshima are connected by the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokaido-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Tokaido<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sanyo-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Sanyo Shinkansen<\/a> lines<\/strong>. You can use your <strong>JR Pass<\/strong> and the journey between <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kyoto-train-station\">Kyoto Station<\/a> and Hiroshima Station takes <strong>1 hour 40 minutes<\/strong>. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/faq\/nozomi-mizuho-shinkansen\">Nozomi Shinkansen<\/a> trains only take 1 hour 15 minutes: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you will be able to ride them with your pass from October 2023 if you pay a supplement.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m28!1m12!1m3!1d3361532.927479059!2d131.47732901828587!3d34.635833274794045!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e3!4m5!1s0x600108ae918b02ef%3A0xb61a446e74a21c08!2sKyoto%20Station%2C%20Higashishiok%C5%8Dji%20Kamadonoch%C5%8D%2C%20Shimogyo%20Ward%2C%20Kyoto%2C%20Japan!3m2!1d34.985849!2d135.7587667!4m5!1s0x355a9f53bc20533b%3A0x28413f32450be7eb!2sHIROSHIMA%20STATION%2C%201%20Matsubarach%C5%8D%2C%20Minami%20Ward%2C%20Hiroshima%2C%20Japan!3m2!1d34.397667!2d132.4753786!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1719820407918!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe>\r\n\r\nIf you catch a <strong>Hikari or Sakura Shinkansen train<\/strong>, you may have to make a <strong>transfer at Shin-Osaka Station or Shin-Kobe Station<\/strong>. Either way, it will only add 10-15 minutes to your journey. If you do not have a JR Pass, an unreserved seat costs 10,570 yen (an additional 510 yen for a reserved seat).\r\n<h2>Osaka to Hiroshima<\/h2>\r\nThe <strong>quickest way to get to Hiroshima from Osaka is to catch a bullet train on the Sanyo line<\/strong>. The fastest train covered by the JR pass is the Sakura train which takes <strong>1 hour 32 minutes<\/strong>. The Mizuho and Nozomi trains take 1 hour 25 minutes.\r\n\r\n<iframe style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m28!1m12!1m3!1d3364664.9089417667!2d131.34780446201154!3d34.55847777776042!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!4m13!3e3!4m5!1s0x6000e4396c12ce49%3A0x3bd7c4e0bf1076cf!2sShin-Osaka%20Station%2C%205%20Chome-16%20Nishinakajima%2C%20Yodogawa%20Ward%2C%20Osaka%2C%20Japan!3m2!1d34.7334658!2d135.5002547!4m5!1s0x355a9f53bc20533b%3A0x28413f32450be7eb!2sHIROSHIMA%20STATION%2C%201%20Matsubarach%C5%8D%2C%20Minami%20Ward%2C%20Hiroshima%2C%20Japan!3m2!1d34.397667!2d132.4753786!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1719820456950!5m2!1sen!2sus\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe>\r\n\r\nIf you do not have a JR Pass, the cheapest way of making the journey is to catch a regular train. It takes 6 hours and you have to make several transfers but it only costs 5,620 yen (much cheaper than an individual ticket for a bullet train). However, if you plan to make just a couple of journeys in Japan, it makes sense to get the JR Pass.\r\n<p class=\"note\">Check out our article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/osaka-to-hiroshima\">How to get from Osaka to Hiroshima<\/a> for more information about this journey.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_937\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"800\"]<img class=\"wp-image-937\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/hiroshima-bullet-train-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Bullet train in JR Hiroshima station\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/> Bullet train in JR Hiroshima station[\/caption]\r\n<h3>Airport transfer to Hiroshima Airport<\/h3>\r\nIf you are flying into Hiroshima Airport, the city center can be reached by the <strong>shuttle bus<\/strong>. The bus ride lasts approximately 50 minutes.\r\n\r\nBut the best option is to take the so-called\u00a0<strong>Shiraichi Route<\/strong> (a combination of the JR Sanyo Shinkansen line and the shuttle bus). Take the shuttle bus from Hiroshima Airport and drop off after 15 minutes in\u00a0<strong>JR Shiraichi<\/strong><strong>\u00a0Station<\/strong> (the closest JR station of Hiroshima Airport).\r\n\r\nThere you will be able to take the <strong>train to Hiroshima Station, <\/strong>where you can also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/faq\/japan-rail-pass-exchange-offices\">exchange your Japan Rail Pass.<\/a> This route is less affected by congestion on the Sanyo Expressway, and\u00a0is <strong>less expensive<\/strong>.\r\n<h2>Things to do in Hiroshima<\/h2>\r\nWhether you come to contemplate the past, look to the future, or enjoy the beauty of nature, <strong>Hiroshima is home to several attractions that can be found nowhere else in the world<\/strong>.\r\n<h3>Peace Memorial Park<\/h3>\r\nStanding in contrast to the surrounding urban structures is the <em>Heiwa Kinen K\u014den<\/em>, or Peace Memorial Park. <strong>This 120,000 square meter park marks the target of the atomic bomb<\/strong>. The area had been the center of commerce and politics in Hiroshima, but four years after the disaster it was decided that this portion of the city would <strong>not be rebuilt<\/strong> \u2013 it would stand forever as a symbol to honor the memory of <strong>nuclear horrors<\/strong> and <strong>advocate world\u00a0<\/strong><strong>peace<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nThe park is home to the <a href=\"http:\/\/hpmmuseum.jp\/?lang=eng\">Peace Memorial Museum<\/a>, which details Hiroshima\u2019s history, the advent of atomic weapons, and the human suffering that followed. This moving exhibit includes <strong>graphic elements<\/strong> that may be disturbing to some visitors. This, however, makes the point that peace should not be taken for granted. A nearby tomb, called <strong>the Cenotaph<\/strong>, holds a register of over <strong>220,000 names of victims<\/strong> of the blast. This monument is aligned to frame the Peace Flame and the A-Bomb Dome, making for great, symbolic pictures.\r\n\r\nAlso on the grounds is the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, or <strong>Atomic Bomb Dome<\/strong> ( A-Bomb Dome). Declared a <strong>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/strong>, this building was formerly known as the Prefectural Industrial Promotion Hall. The Hiroshima City Council decided in 1966 to indefinitely preserve the structure, so the shell that remains provides a tangible and undeniable connection to the events of that fateful day.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_939\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"840\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-939\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/hiroshima-peace-monument-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"Cenotaph in Hiroshima Peace Park\" width=\"840\" height=\"559\" \/> The cenotaph holds the names of people killed by the bomb[\/caption]\r\n<h3>Hiroshima Castle<\/h3>\r\nAlso called the <strong>Carp Castle<\/strong>, this five-story structure was originally built in 1589.\u00a0 The castle served as the seat of power as well as Hiroshima\u2019s economic center. The original castle was destroyed by the atomic bomb but has since been <strong>rebuilt in the traditional fashion<\/strong>. Along with the castle, its moat, shrine, and <em>Ninomaru<\/em>, or second circle of defense, were also reconstructed. The castle now houses a museum and visitors can enjoy scenic views of the city from its top floor.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_938\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"800\"]<img class=\"wp-image-938\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/hiroshima-castle-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"Hiroshima castle by the Motoyasu River \" width=\"800\" height=\"541\" \/> Hiroshima castle by the Motoyasu River[\/caption]\r\n<h3>Shukkeien Garden<\/h3>\r\nConstructed in 1620, this garden\u2019s name literally means \u201cgarden of shrunken scenery.\u201d The <strong>carefully cultivated plants and features<\/strong> mimic in miniature a mountainous, forested landscape. Visitors can enjoy the <strong>scenic views<\/strong> from the comfort of several <strong>tea houses<\/strong>, located around the pond.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_941\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"840\"]<img class=\"size-large wp-image-941\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/hiroshima-shukkeien-garden-1024x555.jpg\" alt=\"Shukkeien garden in Hiroshima\" width=\"840\" height=\"455\" \/> View of the Shukkeien garden and its main pond (Hiroshima)[\/caption]\r\n<h2>Getting around Hiroshima<\/h2>\r\nWhile traveling in and around Hiroshima, you may take advantage of the <strong>city\u2019s<\/strong> t<strong>ram network<\/strong>. The eight tram lines are extensive \u2013 the largest in Japan - with four of the lines passing through the main train station. Please note, however, that your JR Rail Pass is not valid on the tram lines. One-day passes for the tram lines can be purchased for \u00a5600.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_942\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"660\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-942\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/hiroshima-tram-travel-times.gif\" alt=\"Hiroshima tram travel times\" width=\"660\" height=\"260\" \/> Hiroshima tram travel times[\/caption]\r\n\r\n<strong>City buses provide another good transportation option<\/strong>. The Maple-oop (a combination of the word \u201cmaple\u201d with the term \u201cloop bus\u201d) bus provides free transportation for JR Pass holders. This bus runs twice per hour and serves the train station, the Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, Shukkeien, and other locations.\r\n<h3>Miyajima ferry<\/h3>\r\nDid you know that your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a>\u00a0allows <strong>free passage on the ferries to nearby Miyajima Island<\/strong> as well? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/miyajima-travel-guide\">Miyajima travel guide<\/a> for more on this small island famous for its torii gate and scenic views.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_943\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"800\"]<img class=\"wp-image-943 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/miyajima-torii-gate-e1486478993265.jpg\" alt=\"The great Torii in Miyajima marks the limit between the spirit and the human worlds.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/> The great Torii in Miyajima, near Hiroshima, marks the limit between the spirit and the human worlds.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nFor in depth travel information on other destinations in Japan, please visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/destinations\">destinations<\/a> category of our article archives.","post_title":"Discover Hiroshima with the JR Pass","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"hiroshima-travel-guide","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-07-01 09:54:48","post_modified_gmt":"2024-07-01 07:54:48","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/?p=936","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":949,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2017-02-10 08:30:57","post_date_gmt":"2017-02-10 06:30:57","post_content":"Miyajima means \u201cshrine island.\u201d This small island has been a <strong>sacred place of worship<\/strong> since ancient times, where the gods were thought to live in harmony with mortal man.\r\n\r\nThe Itsukushima Shrine and its Torii Gate have been declared a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-japan\">UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/a><\/strong>, and have been celebrated as one of the Three Views of Japan since 1643.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\nMiyajima Island is located in the Seto Inland Sea off the coast of Japan. \u00a0It is part of the <strong>Setonaikai National Park,<\/strong> which comprises areas of the Inland Sea and of then bordering prefectures.\r\n\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hiroshima-travel-guide\">Hiroshima<\/a> is the nearest major city, and the island can be reached <strong>by chartered boat or ferry<\/strong>.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n<h2>How to get to Miyajima Island from Hiroshima<\/h2>\r\nFrom Hiroshima Station, take the JR Sanyo Line to <strong>Miyajimaguchi Station<\/strong>, which takes around 20 minutes one-way and is included in your <strong>JR Pass<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nAlternatively, from central Hiroshima, you can take a <strong>tram to the Miyajimaguchi ferry port<\/strong>.\u00a0The ferry pier is only a short walk from the station.\r\n\r\nThe good news is that you can use your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a> to access the JR ferry <strong>for free<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nThe <strong>key details<\/strong> of the JR West Miyajima Ferry are:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The ferry ride takes only about <strong>10 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ferries depart <strong>every 15 minutes<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ferries depart from Miyajimaguchi <strong>from 6:25am to 22:42<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ferries return from Miyajima <strong>from 5:45am to 22:14<\/strong>.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[banner-en]\r\n\r\nBoats are also available departing from the Hiroshima Peace Park. These boat rides are not covered by the Japan Rail Pass and take approximately 45 minutes, with 17 round trips per day.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_956\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"700\"]<img class=\"wp-image-956\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/miyajima-ferry-jr-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Miyajima JR ferry\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/> Access to the Miyajima ferry is included in the Japan Rail Pass[\/caption]\r\n<h2>How to get to Miyajima from other major cities<\/h2>\r\nTo reach Miyajima from Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and Fukuoka, you first have to <strong>make your way to Hiroshima<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nYou can take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/nozomi-shinkansen\">Nozomi<\/a>, Hikari, or Kodama trains down the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokaido-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Tokaido Shinkansen line<\/a> from <strong>Tokyo and Kyoto to Shin-Osaka station<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n<strong>From Osaka<\/strong>, you can ride the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sanyo-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Sanyo Shinkansen<\/a> all the way to Hiroshima Station.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re traveling from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/fukuoka-travel-guide\">Fukuoka<\/a>, catch the <strong>Sanyo Shinkansen eastbound<\/strong> directly to Hiroshima.\r\n<h2><strong>Things to do in Miyajima<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nMost of Miyajima\u2019s attractions are concentrated in the small town around Itsukushima Shrine, extending to Mount Misen. Those who enjoy traveling on foot will find this close proximity ideal.<strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>\r\n<h3>Visit Itsukushima Shrine<\/h3>\r\nThis <strong>ancient Shinto shrine<\/strong>, constructed around 1168 C.E., is the center of activity on the island of Miyajima. This shrine is unique in that it is <strong>built over water<\/strong>. Each of the buildings \u2014 the main hall, the prayer hall, and the Noh theater \u2014 are supported by stilts and connected by boardwalks over the water.\r\n\r\nThe shrine is a mere <strong>10 minute walk from the ferry terminal<\/strong>. Paths also lead from the shrine all around the inlet, and you can enjoy the sea views from these paths.<em>\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_953\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"800\"]<img class=\"wp-image-953 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/itsukushima-shrine-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"Itsukushima shrine during the low tide\" width=\"800\" height=\"529\" \/> Itsukushima shrine during the low tide[\/caption]\r\n<h3>Enjoy the Floating Red Torii Gate at sunset<\/h3>\r\nThe word <em>torii<\/em> means \u201cbird abode.\u201d These gates are built at the entrance to a Shinto shrine to demarcate the transition from the ordinary to the sacred. The floating <em>torii<\/em> gate was built as the <strong>entrance to Itsukushima Shrine<\/strong>, the family shrine of Taira no Kiyomori.<em>\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\nAt high tide, both the gate and the shrine <strong>appear to float on the water<\/strong>. This is the time that affords the best views and photo opportunities.\r\n\r\nWhen the tides recede, <strong>visitors can walk to the gate<\/strong> on the exposed sea bed to view it up close.\r\n\r\n<img class=\"alignnone wp-image-79\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/miyajima-great-torii-e1469187639379.jpg\" alt=\"The great red floating torii in Miyajima\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" \/>\r\n\r\nThe gate, as well as the shrine, is illuminated for a few hours after sunset each day. Boat cruises are available for nighttime viewing. At high tide, some cruises even take visitors <em>through<\/em> the torii gate.<em>\u00a0<\/em>\r\n<h3>Spin the Sutra Wheels at Daisho-in Temple<\/h3>\r\nThis <strong>historic site<\/strong> is one of the most sacred to Shingon Buddhism. The grounds house many buildings and halls, sacred statues, a tearoom, a cave of religious icons, and a sand mandala <strong>constructed by visiting Tibetan monks<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nThe Daisho-in Temple is about a 15- minute walk up-hill from the ferry pier.\r\n\r\nMany visitors to the temple take part in a <strong>Buddhist ritual<\/strong>. The temple\u2019s steps are lined with a row of metal wheels inscribed with <em>sutra, <\/em>or Buddhist scripture. Each wheel spins on a metal axis, and spinning the wheels is thought to bring the visitor the same blessings as reading the verses.<em>\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_239\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"640\"]<img class=\"wp-image-239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/daisho-in-miyajima.jpg\" alt=\"Daisho-in in Miyajima\" width=\"640\" height=\"427\" \/> Buddha statues at Daisho-in by @lemerou (Flickr)[\/caption]\r\n<h3>Hike up Mount Misen<\/h3>\r\nThis mountain is accessible only <strong>on foot or by cable car<\/strong>.\r\n\r\n3 hiking trails are accessible from the town and converge at the mountain\u2019s summit at <strong>500 meters above sea level<\/strong>. These are known as the Momijidani Course, the Omoto Course, and\u00a0 the Daisho-in Course.\r\n\r\nThe <strong>Momijidani Course<\/strong> departs from Momijidani Park. This trail is both the shortest and steepest.\r\n\r\nThe <strong>Daisho-in Course<\/strong> is known for having the best <strong>scenic views<\/strong>, and it is less steep than the other trails. Each of the trails takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to complete, one-way.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_951\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"660\"]<img class=\"wp-image-951 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/mount-misen-observatory.jpg\" alt=\"Shishiiwa observatory in Mount Misen\" width=\"660\" height=\"439\" \/> Shishiiwa observatory in Mount Misen[\/caption]\r\n\r\nFor those desiring a ride up the mountain, the <a href=\"http:\/\/miyajima-ropeway.info\/en\/miraculous-scenery\/index.html\">Miyajima Ropeway<\/a> provides cable car access to and from three stations \u2013 Momijidani Station, Kayadani Station, and Shishi-iwa Station.\r\n\r\nThe <strong>cable car ride takes around 20 minutes<\/strong> and ends at the Shishi-iwa Observatory.\r\n\r\nThe mountain\u2019s highest point is about a 1 kilometer from the observatory \u2014 just a 30-minute walk. This offers the best view of the <strong>surrounding inland sea and islands<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nCable car tickets cost between <strong>\u00a51100 one-way<\/strong> and <strong>\u00a52000 return<\/strong> for adults.\r\n<h3>Surroundings<\/h3>\r\n<strong>Monkeys and deer live on the mountain<\/strong> and have little fear of man, and a quiet walker can observe these animals at close proximity.\r\n\r\nMount Misen is especially popular during the <strong>fall (autumn) season<\/strong>, when its forest of maple trees is set ablaze by the vivid reds and golden hues of changing leaves.\r\n\r\n[caption id=\"attachment_952\" align=\"alignnone\" width=\"629\"]<img class=\"wp-image-952 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/miyajima-ropeway.jpg\" alt=\"Miyajima ropeway\" width=\"629\" height=\"330\" \/> The miyajima ropeway is the easiest way to get to the top of Mount Misen[\/caption]\r\n\r\nThere are several historic <strong>Buddhist temple structures<\/strong> located near the mountain\u2019s summit, including the Misen Hondo and the Reikado, or Hall of the Spiritual Flame.\r\n\r\n<strong>The flame<\/strong> housed there is said to have been lit by Kobo Daishi, founder of Shingon Buddhism, who lived from 774 to 835 C.E., and has been burning ever since. This flame was used to light the Hiroshima Peace Park\u2019s Flame of Peace.\r\n<h3>Momijidani Park<\/h3>\r\nVisitors can also enjoy <strong>Momijidani Park<\/strong>, a green area at the foot of Mount Misen, near the valley. This park was designed during the Edo period, in which maple saplings trees were planted. These trees show their blossoms in spring, fresh air and green leaves in the summer, and beautiful autumnal colors in the fall.\r\n<h2>Staying overnight on Miyajima<\/h2>\r\nHostels and guest houses are available in the town for <strong>overnight visitors<\/strong>. An extended stay will allow you to enjoy not only the attractions, but relaxing in the natural hot springs, called <em>onsen<\/em>, as well.\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019re planning a trip to Japan, be sure to check out our other travel guides and itineraries. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/destinations\">destinations<\/a>\u00a0category our article archives.","post_title":"Miyajima travel guide: Access and getting around","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","post_password":"","post_name":"miyajima-travel-guide","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-09-19 08:28:29","post_modified_gmt":"2025-09-19 06:28:29","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/?p=949","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":2189,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2017-09-26 14:01:10","post_date_gmt":"2017-09-26 12:01:10","post_content":"Okayama is a city where history meets modern technology. It originated as a castle town during Japan\u2019s Edo Period, which spanned from the early 1600s to mid-1800s. Today, Okayama is the second largest city in the region, being somewhat smaller than Hiroshima. It is a railroad transportation hub, located at the junction of the Sanyo Shinkansen Line to Shikoku\u2019s only rail connection.\r\n\r\nWhat is there to see and do in Okayama and the surrounding cities? How do you get there from popular destinations such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokyo-travel-guide\">Tokyo<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kyoto-travel-guide\">Kyoto<\/a>? Consider this helpful travel guide.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n<h2><strong>How to\u00a0get to Okayama<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nYou may arrive in Okayama by air at the Okayama Airport (OKJ). The airport is located about 35 minutes north of the city center when traveling by direct <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/how-to-use-the-local-bus\">buses<\/a> connecting with Okayama Station. If you are arriving from another city, travel by train is simple using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/how-to-use-japan-rail-pass\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a>.<em>\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>From Tokyo to Okayama.<\/em> <\/strong>From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/getting-around-tokyo-metro\">Tokyo Station<\/a>, take the Hikari train on the JR Tokaido\/Sanyo Shinkansen Line to Okayama Station. The trip takes about four hours and is fully covered by the Japan Rail Pass.<em>\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>From Kyoto to Okayama.<\/em><\/strong> From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/getting-around-kyoto\">Kyoto Station<\/a>, take the Hikari train on the JR Tokaido\/Sanyo Shinkansen Line to Okayama Station. One such train departs from Kyoto each hour, and the trip takes about 90 minutes. It is also covered by the JR Pass.<em>\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>From Osaka to Okayama. <\/em><\/strong>If traveling from Osaka, you will also take the JR Sanyo Shinkansen Line. The trip from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/osaka-city-loop-line\">Osaka Station<\/a> to Okayama Station takes about 45 minutes. The Hikari train is covered by the JR Pass, and additional trains may be covered by other area-wide passes.\r\n\r\n<strong><em>From Hiroshima to Okayama.<\/em><\/strong> From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hiroshima-travel-guide\">Hiroshima Station<\/a>, take the JR Sanyo Line to Okayama Station. This trip takes around three hours and 15 minutes and is covered by the JR Pass.<em>\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\n[banner-en]\r\n<h2><strong>Getting around Okayama<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nYou\u2019ve seen how easy it is to arrive at Okayama using the Japan Rail Pass. <strong>You might also consider the Sanin Okayama Area Pass.<\/strong> This four-day pass costs \u00a54,500 \u2013 half this amount for children under age six - and allows unlimited travel on JR trains in and around Okayama, as well as the non-JR Chizukyu Express Line.\r\n\r\nFor travel around the city, the Sanin Pass also offers free bicycle rental from Ekirin Kun outlet stores, and discounts on admission to such attractions as the Korakuen Garden and Okayama Castle.\r\n\r\n<strong>Two tram lines, the Higashiyama and Sekibashi, depart from Okayama Station.<\/strong> Within the city, these cost a flat rate of \u00a5100 per ride; the trams may be covered by some local passes. When taking the Higashiyama Line, consider stopping at Shiroshita. Many of the best attractions in Okayama are situated within a 15-minute walk from one another, and they are within walking distance of this stop. Several bus lines also operate within the city.\r\n<h3>Okayama map<\/h3>\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1coXyJjuSaFqumIwnlpW8bYdDCro&amp;hl=en_US\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\r\n<h2><strong>Things to do in Okayama<\/strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nThe <strong>Korakuen Garden<\/strong>, a famous Okayama garden, and park, is ranked among the three <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/best-gardens-japan\">best Japanese gardens<\/a>. The landscape garden spans both sides of the waterway known as Asahi-gawa. The nearby <strong>Okayama Castle<\/strong> provides the backdrop for the popular Japanese fairy tale <em>Momotaro<\/em>, or \u201cthe Peach Boy,\u201d and references to this legend can be seen throughout the city. The reconstructed castle, also known as the \u201ccrow castle,\u201d was originally built in 1597, and rebuilt in 1966. The main building contains a museum.\r\n\r\nAnother outdoor activity is the <strong>Kibi Plain and cycling route<\/strong>. This scenic bicycle road winds through rural land dotted with historic sites, temples, shrines, and farms.\r\n<h2>Side trips from Okayama<\/h2>\r\nIf you will be traveling in the region for a number of days, consider a visit to nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/himeji-castle-travel-guide\">Himeji<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/hiroshima-travel-guide\">Hiroshima<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/miyajima-travel-guide\">Miyajima<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/naoshima-travel-guide\">Naoshima<\/a> Island.\r\n\r\nAt <strong>Himeji<\/strong>, you will witness the beautifully restored White Heron Castle. Hiroshima is known for its Peace Memorial Park and Museum, the UNESCO World Heritage Site which marks the location of the destructive atomic bomb unleashed on the city during World War II. Miyajima, or the \u201cshrine island,\u201d is a spiritual retreat famous for its mountainous beauty and \u201cfloating\u201d torii gate. It is also a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-japan\">World Heritage Site<\/a> and has been considered one of the Three Views of Japan for nearly 400 years.\r\n\r\n<strong>Naoshima Island<\/strong> is known for its unique art installations and museums such as the Chichu Museum, Benesse House museum and hotel, Lee Ufan Museum, Ando Museum, and Art House Project.\r\n\r\nFinally, you can take the JR Marine Liner to <strong>Takamatsu and Shikoku<\/strong> <strong>island<\/strong>,\u00a0via the Great Seto Bridge. With a top speed of 130 km\/h (80 mph), the full journey from Okayama to Takamatsu takes approximately one hour.\r\n\r\nWhere will your travels take you? <strong>Whichever sights you choose to visit, your trip to Okayama is certain to be a memorable one<\/strong> in this region rich in history and culture.","post_title":"Okayama travel guide: Access and what to see","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"okayama-travel-guide","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2018-05-17 17:38:49","post_modified_gmt":"2018-05-17 15:38:49","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/?p=2189","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]},{"post_id":"attractions","tag_h":"H3","post_selector":[{"ID":3391,"post_author":"2","post_date":"2018-05-18 07:10:58","post_date_gmt":"2018-05-18 05:10:58","post_content":"Your mental images of Japan likely include such scenes as cherry blossoms swaying in the breeze, steam rising from relaxing onsens, and the majestic Mount Fuji. A trip to Tottori, however, will introduce you to a very different and unexpected side of Japan.\r\n\r\n<!--more-->\r\n\r\n<strong>Tottori City is located in western Japan, near the Sea of Japan<\/strong>. It is famous for more than 30 square kilometers of sand dunes that blanket the coast north of the city.\r\n<h2><strong>How to get to Tottori<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nYou can use your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a> to travel throughout Japan quickly, easily, and inexpensively. If you\u2019re headed to Tottori, this helpful information is here to guide the way.\r\n<h3>From Tokyo to Tottori<\/h3>\r\nFrom Tokyo, take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokaido-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Tokaido Shinkansen<\/a> to Shin-Osaka Station. From there, transfer to the Super Hakuto or Hamakaze. This trip takes roughly 6 hours, one-way.<em>\u00a0<\/em>\r\n<h3>From Osaka to Tottori<\/h3>\r\nA number of options are available to reach Tottori from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/cities\/osaka-travel-guide\">Osaka<\/a>. The fastest and most frequent train is the <strong>Limited Express Super Hakuto<\/strong>.\r\n\r\nWhen using your JR Pass with this train, however, <strong>you will be required to cover an additional fee<\/strong> due to the use of non-JR rail lines. However, the fee is fully covered if you are using the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/sanyo-sanin-area-pass\"> JR Sanyo Sanin Area Pass<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\/kansai-wide-area-pass\">Kansai Wide Pass<\/a>.\r\n<h3>From Kyoto to Tottori<\/h3>\r\nTake the Super Hakuto Limited Express from Kyoto to Tottori Station. The train runs every two hours, and the trip takes around 3 hours. As mentioned with Osaka, a supplemental fee will be required.<em>\u00a0<\/em>\r\n\r\nIf you\u2019d prefer a trip covered entirely by the JR Pass, you may use the <strong>Limited Express Hamakaze<\/strong>. Runs of this train from Osaka to Tottori are limited to early in the morning and late at night. Slower local trains that travel the same route can also be accessed using the JR Pass.\r\n<h3>From other locations<\/h3>\r\nIf you come from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/kobe-travel-guide\">Kobe<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/himeji-castle-travel-guide\">Himeji<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/okayama-travel-guide\">Okayama<\/a>, you can travel to Okayama Station on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/sanyo-shinkansen-jr-pass\">Sanyo Shinkansen<\/a> or Tokaido Shinkanasen.\r\n\r\nPlease note that<strong> if you ride Nozomi or Mizuho trains<\/strong> on this route with the JR pass, you need to pay an additional fee. Please consult staff at a station ticket counter for current prices.\r\n\r\nOnce at Okayama, <strong>take the JR Super Inaba to Tottori<\/strong>. This line has an extra charge for JR Pass holders, but is fully covered by most of the JR West <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/regional-passes\">regional passes<\/a>. Travel time from Okayama Station is one hour and 45 minutes.\r\n\r\n[banner-en]\r\n<h2>How to get to the Tottori Sand Dunes<\/h2>\r\nOnce in Tottori, you can reach the dunes <strong>either by bus or by taxi<\/strong>. <strong>Taxis are the fastest and most direct<\/strong>; they generally cost around \u00a52200 and take a trip of about 20 minutes.\r\n\r\nThe <strong>city bus<\/strong> departs hourly from Stop #0, located in front of <strong>Tottori Station.<\/strong> This ride also takes about 20 minutes and costs \u00a5370.\r\n\r\nThe <strong>Kirin Jishi Loop Bus<\/strong> operates from late July to the end of August, on weekends, and on national holidays. The Loop Bus departs from Tottori Station every one to two hours. The A-Course takes 25 minutes to reach the sand dunes, while the B-Course takes around an hour to reach them. You may purchase a day pass for \u00a5600, or pay per ride at the rate of \u00a5300.<em>\u00a0<\/em>\r\n<h2><strong>Things to do in Tottori<\/strong><\/h2>\r\nMany people visiting the dunes enjoy the breathtaking views, as some dunes rise 50 meters in height. Natural forces constantly reshape the dunes<strong>. Sports such as sandboarding and paragliding<\/strong> are available, as is a <strong>chairlift to the observation deck<\/strong> of the Sakyu Center.\r\n\r\nA favorite activity is that of <strong>camel rides<\/strong>, which make the dunes resemble a scene from the desert. Camel rides operate from 10 am to 4 pm daily, with slightly longer hours during the summer months. Two people may ride for \u00a52500, or \u00a51300 for an individual.\r\n\r\nThe dunes are also popular with players of the augmented reality game <strong>Pokemon GO<\/strong>. Players visiting the dunes can encounter both ground and water Pokemon. PokeStops are located at various tourist hotspots. From time to time, special <strong>Pokemon-themed events<\/strong> are held at the dunes. For example, in November 2017, a Safari Zone event was held there that included \u201cspawnings\u201d of rare Pokemon such as Unown and Mr. Mime.\r\n\r\nTottori is also the hometown of many manga and anime artists, like Gosho Aoyama, creator for Detective Conan. Funnily enough, in 2015 the Totori Airport was renovated and renamed to <strong>Totori Conan Airport<\/strong>. Posters, merchandise, and figures of Conan are all around the terminal!\r\n\r\nFinally, near the dunes, the\u00a0<strong>Tottori Sand Museum<\/strong> features artwork from famous artists sculpted completely from sand. The museum is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm but may be closed from January to April to prepare new exhibits. Admission is \u00a5600.\r\n\r\nAre you ready to start exploring the famous sand dunes of Tottori? Book your JR Pass and start planning your next Japanese adventure today.","post_title":"3 ways to get to the Tottori Sand Dunes","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"tottori-sand-dunes","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2024-01-08 11:33:36","post_modified_gmt":"2024-01-08 10:33:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog?p=3391","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]}]},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.10 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Ch\u016bgoku Region: Japan travel guide | JRailPass<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover the Ch\u016bgoku region \u2014 undulating sand dunes, forested mountains, and historic cities like Hiroshima and Okayama await you in the south of Japan.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15805\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Ch\u016bgoku Region: Japan travel guide | JRailPass\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Discover the Ch\u016bgoku region \u2014 undulating sand dunes, forested mountains, and historic cities like Hiroshima and Okayama await you in the south of Japan.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/regions-of-japan\/chugoku\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Japan Rail Pass Travel Blog | JRailPass\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/shukkeien-garden-hiroshima.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"800\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"450\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/regions-of-japan\/chugoku\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/regions-of-japan\/chugoku\",\"name\":\"Ch\u016bgoku Region: Japan travel guide | JRailPass\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/#website\"},\"datePublished\":\"2021-09-10T06:20:22+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2021-09-10T06:20:22+00:00\",\"description\":\"Discover the Ch\u016bgoku region \u2014 undulating sand dunes, forested mountains, and historic cities like Hiroshima and Okayama await you in the south of Japan.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/regions-of-japan\/chugoku#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/regions-of-japan\/chugoku\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/regions-of-japan\/chugoku#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Japan Travel Blog\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Regions of Japan\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/regions-of-japan\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Ch\u016bgoku Region: Japan travel guide\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Japan Rail Pass Travel Blog | JRailPass\",\"description\":\"Discover Japan by train with the Japan Rail Pass\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":\"required name=search_term_string\"}],\"inLanguage\":\"en\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Japan Rail Pass S.L. - 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