Chugoku · Tottori
Sakaiminato
A compact port city where Shigeru Mizuki’s work reshaped the walk between the railway station and the old commercial center.
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Chugoku
3 researched towns currently show how stories and practical travel connect here.
How to plan this region
Canal commerce, port culture and the Seto Inland Sea shape the current selection. Rail is useful, but hillside streets, ferries and cycling sections need realistic walking and weather plans.
Chugoku · Okayama
Kurashiki
A canal merchant city where white-walled storehouses, Japan’s first private Western-art museum and modern textile industry form distinct districts.
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Chugoku · Hiroshima
Onomichi
A steep port city where temple paths, ferries, literature, cinema and the Shimanami cycling route meet at sea level and on stone stairs.
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Routes in Chugoku
1 day
Yokai trail and working port
Walk from the station to the museum, then continue beyond the character trail to the waterfront and seafood culture.
SakaiminatoOpen route →4 days
Merchant towns to the Seto Inland Sea
Move from Kurashiki’s canal commerce and museums to Onomichi’s hillside temples, ferries and maritime geography.
Kurashiki · OnomichiOpen route →4–5 days
Onomichi to Matsuyama: Shimanami Kaido by Bike and Ferry
Travel from Onomichi to Matsuyama through the Shimanami islands, with a realistic cycling pace, an island overnight, the Imabari connection and a ferry-aware backup plan.
Onomichi · MatsuyamaOpen route →