Top Things to do in Chugoku
Top Hotels in Chugoku
Things to do in Chugoku, Chugoku: The Best Canyons
Discover the best top things to do in Chugoku, Japan including Sandankyo, Oni no Shitaburui, Chomonkyo Gorge, Mitaki Canyon, Miyama Canyon, Miyama Gorge, Dangyokei Gorge, Dangyo Canyon, Ikurakyo, Dondon Canyon.
Restaurants in Chugoku
1. Sandankyo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By j00lic - Singapore, Singapore
Sandankyo was the highlight of our trip to Hiroshima, and I highly recommend everyone to at least walk the lower gorge up to the noodle house (1.5km one way). The scenery is to die for, and the route is manageable for most. If you are fitter, keep going up the gorge, and target to catch the shuttle bus that leaves from the mid-level carpark back to Sandankyo at 2pm. Most people should be able to cover the lower gorge, nidandaki and sandandaki before 2pm. The 2pm shuttle should take you back into town in time for a quick lunch and to catch the 3:00 or 3:30 express bus back to Hiroshima.
2. Oni no Shitaburui
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By dianasftr - Higashihiroshima, Japan
Oni no Shitaburui gorge is the second gorge I have ever been to in Japan. I was really impressed with the scenery, the bridge, the river, also the rocks there. This is the perfect place if you want to relax and see the breathtaking scenery between gorge and autumn in Japan. Really recommended enjoying tea time there <3
3. Chomonkyo Gorge
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By xlne - Singapore, Singapore
I started my exploration of this gorge at 11am and was pleasantly surprised by how accessible it was. The walkway was occasionally paved and only narrow at certain points. There were also frequent signs and kilometre markers to let you know where you stand on the trail. In fact, I found myself thinking that with a little effort, this might even be one of the few nature trails accessible to a person in wheelchair, at least up until the tea house about halfway into the gorge. The scenery was nice and I liked the tranquility, but I imagined the place would be more beautiful in the fall when the surrounding trees take on a shade of auburn. I took my time strolling along the path and reached the tea house around 1pm. After that, I continued on to the red bridge where I detoured into the namakumo river to visit one of the attractions featured. Sadly, that path was closed and disused so I couldn’t get much further in. I did startle a roaming wild boar for my effort. I re-crossed the red bridge and went back onto the main path, spotted a lazy snake on the way and reached the end of the trail about 2.30pm. Not wanting to be caught here after sundown, I turned back and headed back up the trail at a faster pace, arriving at the tea house again at 3.15pm. Ate some snacks I brought and chilled at the picturesque veranda until 3.45pm, after which I continued on and reached the entrance of the gorge again around 4.45pm.
