The Tokyo Metropolitan area is a mega-city, home to some 35 million people and the driving force of Japan's economy and rapidly shifting cultural trends. However, less
than 90 minutes away you will find Mount Takao, a peaceful retreat for walking and quiet reflection with views of the distant urban landscapes.
To the southeast in Chiba Prefecture lie hidden beaches, whilst to the north in Nikko you will discover the spectacularly ornate temples and shrines of Toshogu, the resting
place of the first Tokugawa shogun; the man who began the transformation of Tokyo into the city you will find today.
Located on the Chugoku Region along the Sea of Japan, the Tottori Prefecture is the smallest prefecture in Japan for population.
Chugoku | Tottori Prefecture
Tottori City
The city of Tottori is the capital of the Tottori Prefecture and is located in western Japan along the coast of the Sea of Japan.
Chugoku | Tottori Prefecture
Yonago
Yonago is a city located in the northwest of Tottori Prefecture, Japan, facing the Sea of Japan, and adjacent to Shimane.
The Shimane Prefecture is located in the northern region of West Japan, facing a shoreline of the Sea of Japan. The prefecture stretches wide, blessed with both sea and mountains.
Chugoku | Shimane Prefecture
Matsue
Matsue is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture and is home to one of the twelve original castles in Japan.
Chugoku | Shimane Prefecture
Izumo
The city of Izumo is located in the Shimane Prefecture along the coast of the Sea of Japan.
Chugoku | Shimane Prefecture
Iwami Ginzan
The Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine was built in a heavily wooded area in the Shimane Prefecture and was kept rich in its forestry due to the efforts of the miners from back in the day.
Chugoku | Shimane Prefecture
Tsuwano
Sometimes referred as “Little Kyoto”, Tsuwano is a castle town located in the westernmost part of the Shimane Prefecture.
Okayama is located in the southern Chugoku Region and borders the Hyogo, Tottori, and Hiroshima Prefectures. It has been nicknamed the “Land of Sunshine” for its fine, sunny weather.
Chugoku | Okayama Prefecture
Bizen
Bizen is a city known for its traditional ceramic art. It is home to an ancient Japanese pottery style, known as Bizen- yaki.
Chugoku | Okayama Prefecture
Okayama City
Okayama is the capital city of the Okayama Prefecture located in the Chugoku region. It is well known for being the site of Korakuen Garden.
Chugoku | Okayama Prefecture
Kurashiki
Kurashiki is best known for its Edo Period canal district especially the section called Bikan Chiku.
Chugoku | Okayama Prefecture
Bitchu-Takahashi
Bitchu-Takahashi is a small city located in the mountainous region of the Okayama Prefecture. It is best known for Matsuyama Castle.
Chugoku | Okayama Prefecture
Inujima Island
Inujima, which translates to “Dog Island”, is a small island located near the northern coast of the Seto Inland Sea and Okayama.
Chugoku | Okayama Prefecture
Setoohashi Bridge
Seto-ohashi Bridge is a collective term for the six bridges that connect Kojima in Okayama Prefecture on Honshu and Sakaide of Kagawa Prefecture on Shikoku.
The Hiroshima Prefecture is located in the southwestern part of the Japanese islands, namely the Chugoku region on Honshu Island.
Chugoku | Hiroshima Prefecture
Hiroshima City
Hiroshima is the capital city of the Hiroshima Prefecture located on the western region of Japan’s main island Honshu.
Chugoku | Hiroshima Prefecture
Miyajima Island
Miyajima Island is located one hour away from Hiroshima by ferry. It is mostly known for the torii gate that gives the illusion of floating on the water during high tide.
Chugoku | Hiroshima Prefecture
Onomichi
A former port town facing the Seto Inland Sea with many temples situated within the small area located in Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan.
The westernmost prefecture on the Honshu Island of Japan known for the international trade with Korea and China from the Muromachi period.
Chugoku | Yamaguchi Prefecture
Hagi
A former castle town ruled by the Mori Clan and hometown to Hagiyaki Pottery located at Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
Chugoku | Yamaguchi Prefecture
Nagato
Nagato is a small city located along the coast in the northwestern Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Chugoku | Yamaguchi Prefecture
Akiyoshido
The largest natural limestone cave which have formed millions of years ago located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
Chugoku | Yamaguchi Prefecture
Yamaguchi City
The prefectural capital of Yamaguchi and known throughout Japan as Kyoto of the West.
Chugoku | Yamaguchi Prefecture
Iwakuni
A former castle town and home to Kintaikyo Bridge located in Yamaguchi Prefecture, Japan.
Chugoku | Yamaguchi Prefecture
Shimonoseki
Located at the western extremity of Yamaguchi, Shimonoseki faces Moji Port on neighboring Kyushu Island, across the Kanmon Strait.
