Best Architectures In Chugoku

Big Torii's Reflection At Low Tide!Itsukushima Shrine

You can see various beautiful figures of Itsukushima Shrine by the tidal current because its precinct partly belongs to the sea. Big Torii floating on the sea at high tide is wonderful, but what is more, at low tide, you can walk to it and see the beautiful reflection in the pool.◎The most beautiful reflection can be seen when the Torii is soaked a little bit in the water. You need to look for a pool with no waves.

The Townscape Of Beautiful White Walls Like Time Travel To The Edo PeriodKurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

Okayama's popular tourist destination 'Bikan Chiku (Historical Quarter)'. It was flourished as a merchant town and now it leaves buildings with beautiful white walls and willow trees along the river, which are the taste of Edo Period. You can enjoy boating and rickshaw like traveling to the old times of Japan. And also the delicious food around here.◎Access: about 10min from Kurashiki Station. There're lot of parking lots around the area. The boating is so popular that you should buy tickets as soon as you arrive.

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

Find Your Favorite View Of Five Storied Pagoda In MiyajimaItsukushima Srine's Five Storied Pagoda

This is the 7th oldest one among 22 five-storied pagodas that exists now in Japan. The beautiful red lacquered figure is a symbol of Miyajima the same as Torii of Itsukushima Shrine. You can see it from any places for it stands on a hill, so let's find your favorite scene!

Nostalgic Scenery Of Five-storied Pagoda In OkayamaBicchu Kokubun-ji Temple

You can't find five-storied pagoda elsewhere in Okayama. Located among the vast rice fields, this pagoda is a symbol of Kibi-ji Road and has Japanese nostalgic scenery. This area is popular for not only walking but also for cycling.◎The former temple had been built in Nara period and now this building was rebuilt in Edo period. The five-storied pagoda is a National Important Cultural Asset.

Beautiful Cloister As Long As 400m At A Shrine Of Momotaro FolkloreKibitsu Shrine

This is a shrine of Kibitsuhiko-no Mikoto, a model of an Japanese folk tale 'Momotaro'. Its precinct is huge and has many things to see. Among them, beautiful cloister as long as 400 meters making the best use of nature slope is the very highlight. You can see the scenery of impressive atmosphere.◎Parking lot: free Entrance fee: free It's also famous for seasonal flowers such as hydrangea, Japanese tree peony and Japanese plum trees.

Kajika Frog, a Symbol of Good MatchmakingKajika Gaeru

This Kajika frog is on Koitanihashi bridge. It has story that if you touch it, you will be given a good chance with someone. There was appeared in the movie 'Koitani-bashi'.

A National Treasure Tounyu-Dou Standing on the Cliff and the Worst Access in JapanMitokusan Sanbutuji Temple

Tounyu-dou is built on the 900 meter cliff and the beauty is admired as the best in Japan. On the other hand, here is the training place, the mountain path is so steep that is called the worst access in Japan.

The Hiroshima Castle with a lot of minus ions that is One of Japan's Top 100 CastlesHiroshima Castle

The Hiroshima castle which is one of Japan's top 100 castles is near the Hiroshima station and beautiful large ground with many trees and minus ions.

The Fascinating Alleys and Retro Port Town Which has the Historical Buildings.Tomonoura

There are some cultural assets and the historical buildings remainds in this retro town. Shopping and walking on many alleys will be fun like timeslip travel!

A World Heritage, Iwami Silver Mine With Many Old RemainsIwami Ginzan Silver Mine

Among other world heritages, Iwami Ginzan Silver Mind is inconspicuous at first sight. But, if you want to see the attractions, Ookubo Mabu (a mine gate) Tour must be better! Such as holes with traces of digging and remains like terrace, you can see the scenes in Edo Period (between the 16-17th centuries) !◎The tour entries need to reserve beforehand, and meet at Iwami Ginzan World Heritage Center, then move to Ookubomabu by bus and on foot. Though you need to walk for a while, you can feel like to be a archaeologist. By the way, you can look Ryugenji Mabu without taking part in the tours.

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.

Crossing The Industrial Legacy And Arts, A Museum With The New Space-TimeInujima Seirensho (Refinery) Art Museum

The legacy of industrial modernization, Inu-jima refinery's retro appearance got mixed with art works and buildings to make you feel being in an another time at this museum.

A Fusion Of An Island And Arts 'House Project', I Want To Live Such A PlaceInujima Island

Do you want to have a daily life with arts? Some galleries are dotted to identify with the island, and I envy the beautiful sceneries of Inujima Island seen through the arts. It's C and A house.

A Square Surrounded By The Romantic Red BricksKurashiki Ivy Square

The old spinning mill was remodeled into a hotel and restaurant. Surrounded by red bricks and ivy, this square is full of retro atmosphere.

The First Museum Of Western Modern Art In JapanOhara Art Museum

It's a landmark of Kurashiki. The structure like a genuine Greek Temple is splendid.

The Building & GalleryHiroshima City Museum Of Contemporary Art

Now it exhibits arts 'Like Face'. We can take pictures here, and they're excellent for your Instagram. The art works of course, the passage through the gallery and lighting are very nice.

One Of The 3 Most Beautiful Japanese Pagodas! A National Treasure, Five-storied PagodaRuriko-ji Temple

Ruriko-ji Temple is in Yamaguchi City, and the five-storied pagoda is its symbol. This is counted among the three most beautiful pagodas in Japan, and thought highly as a national treasure.

Dome House Like FairylandHaremani

A dome house built using the earthback construction method using sandbags. It's like a movie set. The cafe is also open several days a month. It's a place you'll want to go to over and over again, with a variety of events and buildings included. It is safe to climb or sit on what looks like an outside staircase. Seeing the surrounding mountains from a different perspective will make you want to take a deep breath. It's a perfect place for a drive.