10 TOP Things to Do in Chugoku May 2024

Chugoku Attractions

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Places of interest in Chugoku

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Chugoku attractions

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Most fun & popular experiences in Chugoku

Tours & day trips

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Hiroshima Departure - 1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour

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Food, drink & nightlife

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HIROSHIMA Pub Crawl

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Classes & workshops

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Hiroshima Kimono Rental and Photo Shoot

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Oasa Country Cycling (Easy Access from Hiroshima 1 hr Scenic Bus)

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Recommended things to do in Chugoku

Number of things to do	4
Things to do from	£151
Cheapest thing to do	Takamatsu Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Top 5 things to do	Private Guided Walking Ohenro Pilgrimage Experience Takamatsu Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide Private Scenic Cycling in Teshima Island includes Teshima Museum Takamatsu Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
Half-day tours	Private Guided Walking Ohenro Pilgrimage Experience
With kids	Takamatsu Half-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide Private Scenic Cycling in Teshima Island includes Teshima Museum Takamatsu Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide

Popular places to visit

Itsukushima Shrine

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

Izumo Taisha

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

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Spend a day reflecting on the atomic bombing that devastated Hiroshima in 1945 and discover the city’s mission for peace at this beautifully designed park in the city center.

Dogo Onsen

Soak in the natural thermal water and admire the architecture and period décor of the bathhouse that inspired the wonderful drawings of the animated film Spirited Away.

Atomic Bomb Dome

The only building still standing in the atomic bomb’s devastating hypocenter now crests the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, symbolizing the city’s plea for peace.

Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium

Catch an event at Mazda Zoom-Zoom Stadium during your trip to Hiroshima. Visit the shops and notable monuments in this walkable area.

Miyajima Ferry Terminal

Take a relaxing and scenic ferry trip to the sacred island of Miyajima and begin your journey to serene shrines and a tranquil mountain peak.

Tsunoshima Bridge

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

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum

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

Explore areas of Chugoku

Hiroshima City Centre

Memorials to the World War II atomic bomb tragedies dominate this downtown district. Visit pretty parks, tour a castle and shrines, and sample okonomiyaki pancakes.

Kokura

Well liked for its breweries and hot springs, Kokura is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Kokura Castle and Yasaka Shrine, and jump on the metro at Tanga Station to get around the city.

Yudaonsen

Travellers like the parks in Yudaonsen, and Inoue Park is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Hiroshima Castle showing château or palace

Naka Ward

Travellers love Naka Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Hiroshima by jumping on the metro at Funairi-hon-machi Station or Funairi-saiwai-cho Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Hiroshima National Peace Memorial Hall for the Atomic Bomb Victims and Children's Peace Monument.

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

Unique features of Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter include the historical sites and gardens. Make a stop by Ohara Museum of Art or Senichi Hoshino Memorial Museum while you're exploring the area.