Best Stunning Views In Chugoku

A Long Bridge Across The Cobalt Blue SeaTsunoshima Ohashi Bridge

Tsunoshima Bridge goes over the blue sea as beautiful as the sea in Okinawa. The scenery is perfectly amazing.

It's like a different world. Shining Tottori Sand DunesTottori Sand Dunes

Tottori Sand Dunes in Tottori Prefecture. It is a tourist attraction that represents Tottori! It's like entering a different world with a sandy landscape all around. The highlight is the "Horse back" shaved like a wall. You can see the Sea of ​​Japan from the top! And the huge puddle under the back of the horse is an "oasis"! It is rare for an oasis to appear in dunes that do not easily absorb water.

Magnificent Itsukushima Shrine And Beautiful Setouchi SceneryItsukushima Shrine

There're less tourists in Miyajima in early morning, and you can look around leisurely. When the tide is low, you can go very close to the big torii gate and must be surprised at the size. How about enjoy walking in Miyajima Island with the scenery of Setouchi Region and the deer that can make you calm?◎Access: 10min by ferry from Miyajima-guchi Pier. There're two ferry services between Miyajima-guchi and Miyajima, JR Miyajima Ferry and Miyajima Matsudai Kisen Tourist Ship.

Thrilling, But Indescribable View Of Seto Inland SeaMt.Ojigadake

With some big and small strange stones on its slope, Mt.Ojigadate is a scenic spot in Okayama. It's very thrilling to stand on the stone and overlook the panoramic view of Seto Inland Sea, but so beautiful that I can't describe. Of course, you can see also from safer places.◎Coming from Kurashiki, you can climb up by car just before you arrive Shibukawa Beach. Parking lot is available. Please enjoy the scenery from safe place such as an observatory.

A Mountain Top Open Space With Big And Small Rocks lying Like StatuesMt. Misen

After getting a enough exercise to climb up the mountain path. The superb view of Setouchi is of course, the open space with mysterious and artistic rocks you will be moved.

Spiritual Power Spot With Beautiful Contrast Of Red, Blue & GreenMotonosumi Inari Shrine

Here's selected as one of the 31 most beautiful places in Japan by CNN in the United States. The impressing scenery spreading in front of my eyes.

The Superb Scenery Has a History of About 300 Million YearsAkiyoshidai (Karst Plateau)

50 Kinds & 1.1 Million Sunflowers In HiroshimaSera Kogen Farm

The stunning sunflower field that makes me burst into cheers as soon as we enter the farm. I really want you all visit here once in your life. In 2018, Sunflower Festival is going to be held till 8/19.

Rape Field in Full BloomRoad Station Kasaoka Bay Farm

Kasaoka Bay Farm in Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture. This is a roadside station where you can find local agricultural products and fresh fish, but you can also enjoy various flower fields depending on the season! From January to February, the rape blossoms are in full bloom, so I went to see the rape blossoms in full bloom. I am grateful that the parking lot is free.

An Elaborate, Original Curved Bridge With Five ArchesKintaikyo Bridge

Kintai-kyo Bridge, one of the three greatest bridges in Japan, has the wonderful five arches! You can see the elaborately combined woods very close on the reverse, which makes you moved by its beautiful figure and high skills. And you can see the Iwakuni Castle on the far mountain top, and feel the history and atmosphere of a castle town.◎Entrance fee: Kintai-kyo Round Ticket 300yen, Kintai-kyo, Ropeway, Iwaguni Castle 940yen

Tasteful Sceneries Of Miyajima Different From The Four Cardinal PointsSenjyokaku

Standing at the hill top and a good place to view the scenery. You can see the whole of Itsukushima Shrine and the sea. And cherry blossoms in Spring! I think here's one of the best places to view the sceneries in Miyajima.

A Building Mirroring The Sunset Of Shinji-ko LakeShimane Art Museum

Shimane Art Museum stands by Shinji-ko Lake which is famous for its beautiful scenery of the setting sun. See the wonderful reflection on the building.

Glittering Mizushima ComplexWashuzan Sky Line, Mizushima Observatory

Mizushima Complex is in Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture. Many factories and so forth stand densely here, and glitter so much. From the observatory of Washuzan Sky Line, we can see the whole view of them.

Fall Foliage Scenery Of Kamba Waterfall, A Greatest Fall In Western JapanYubaraokutsu Prefectural Natural Park

Kamba Waterfall is as high as 110 meters and the biggest one in western Japan. What's more, you can see the beautiful fall foliage with the great waterfall in autumn. The path takes you very near Kamba Waterfall and you can feel it impressive!◎Open hours: 8:30-17:15 Admission fee: 300yen You need to walk about 7minutes to Kamba Waterfall. Fall foliage season is the middle of November.

The First & Biggest Petunia Garden In The Western JapanSera Lily Garden

The biggest petunia garden in the western Japan opened on July 21st in Sera Lily Garden. In the garden, it's like a world of fairy tales. You can enjoy many instagenic spots there!◎The best season is now. Adult: 800 yen. Child: 400 yen. By car, 17 min from Sera IC of Onomichi Speedway, or 35 min from Onomichi IC of San'yō Speedway.

Like Movie World Abutokannon

Abuto Kannon, who is said to be the model of Spirited Away. The sea that spreads in front of you is wide, blue, and superb. It is also famous for praying for childbirth and safe delivery.

The Wide View of the Seto Ohashi BidgeWashuzan

10 minutes walk up from the parkin lot, from the top of the mountain you can see the bridge at very close range, and also the same height as the bridge top.

The Superb View that is Admired as the Best one in JapanFukuzenji Temple Taichoro

The room was a guest house for VIPs from abroad. The Korean emissary admired the superb view as the most beautiful from Korea eastward. An admission fee is 200 Yen.

The View Never Changes Since Old Times! Kintai-kyo Bridge & Islands Of Seto Seen From The Mountain Castle TowerIwakuni-jo Castle

Iwakuni-jo Castle, one of the 100 best castles in Japan, stands on a 200-meter mountain and has Nishiki River, which Kintai-kyo Bridge across, as a natural outer moat. The view from the castle tower is really great and unique for a mountain castle. Kintai-kyo Bridge, a castle town, and in the distance, Miyajima, islands of Seto Inland Sea and Shikoku, you can overlook from here.

Most Beautiful Fall Foliage Scenery In OkayamaOkutsukei Valley

Okutsukei Valley is famous for its beautiful rivers, rocks and waterfalls, and what's more, a most beautiful fall foliage spot in Okayama. The maple trees turn into vivid colors, so you can see the beautiful autumn scenery.◎Okutsu Momiji Matsuri Festival & Night Illuminations: 2017, 10/28-11/12. You can park your car at the side of the road. The best season is the first half of November.