Hotels in Chugoku, Japan
Chugoku, on Japan's western Honshu island, is famed for Hiroshima's Peace Memorial and the floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima. Summers are hot and humid, often reaching 86°F (30°C), perfect for hiking Mount Misen for panoramic bay views, while winters drop to around 41°F (5°C), ideal for exploring Tottori's sand dunes without crowds or savoring oysters in Hiroshima's okonomiyaki restaurants. Don't miss the region's distinct split: the sunny Seto Inland Sea coast for cycling the Shimanami Kaido, and the snowier Sea of Japan side for fresh seafood in Matsue.