Top Things to do in Chugoku
Top Hotels in Chugoku
Top 8 Things to do Good for Adrenaline Seekers in Chugoku, Chugoku
Discover the best top things to do in Chugoku, Japan including Ebisuya Miyajima, Mt. Misen, Akiyoshido, Shimanami Rental Bike - Shimanami Japan, Mitokusan Sanbutuji Temple, Oni no Shitaburui, Ishitsuchiyamakusari Shugyo, Ryuguno Shiofuki.
Restaurants in Chugoku
1. Ebisuya Miyajima
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 82 reviews
Enjoy Japanese history, traditions, and the seasonal beauties from a rickshaw with our staff's omotenashi (hospitality). Our staff, with a rich knowledge of the city, will help make a special memory for your trip. We will take you to see interesting things you would not find in guidebooks or on websites.
2. Mt. Misen
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,221 reviews
Reviewed By DoctorDerm1 - Winter Springs, United States
The gondola is still not working (should be back working tomorrow), so we walked up. The posted sign said 90 minutes, but this 62 year old in good shape make it in one hour. The hike is 98% stairs, so no strollers! Bring water if you hike, though you can buy drinks at a machine by the buildings just below the top. The Lookout on top does close at 4pm, so make sure to arrive earlier since you will miss the best views if you can’t go up the Lookout.
3. Akiyoshido
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 546 reviews
Akiyoshidō cave , a special national treasure, is one of the largest limestone caves in the country. It is filled with geographically precious objects such as gigantic stalagmites, rimstones like terraced rice fields, and many others. The cave started forming a million years ago and you will be fascinated with the visible history of the earth. Enjoy it thoroughly by viewing and photographing. You will walk through the cave comfortably as the temperature stays 17 ℃ throughout a year. You can go directly up to the Akiyoshidai Plateau from the elevator located in the middle of the cave.
Reviewed By StefanS71 - Munich, Germany
this is a place where tourists from outside Japan pay much less entrance fee (700 Yen instead of 1200). Cool! The cave is very big and there area lot of different things to see. Our teenagers were fascinated. Amazing cave. Worth the visit. The interesting spots are illuminated, but it it still kind of dark in there. Wear good shoes, it is slippery. Parking is a bit away from cave entrance (you have to pass the usual shop mile). Takes over an hour for whole visit.
4. Shimanami Rental Bike - Shimanami Japan
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 313 reviews
Rental fee and deposit are advance payment. There will be no refund even if you return the bike earlier than planned. Deposit will be paid back only when you return the bike at the same terminal you rent. ～About electric powered bike～ Electric powered bike is only for adult. Neither one way nor two days straight rental is allowed. Electric powered bike is only available at Onomichi Harbor, Setoda Tourist Information Center and Setoda Sunset Beach. ～Important information concerning the rental bikes～ Be sure to return your bicycle within the terminal business hours. If bicycles or any of their accessories are damaged, stolen, or lost, you will be required to reimburse us.. No responsibility will be taken for accidents, theft, or other incidents that are not the fault of the business operator. Shimanami Japan has concluded an accident insurance contract with an insurance company.
Reviewed By TimFP
We booked our bicycles one month in advance online and had no problems securing a reservation (this was in late November). We got decent new cross city bikes. Please check your bikes as some of the bikes can have problems with gears, seat adjustment etc. The staff at the Onomichi bike rental shop was helpful but did not speak much english. We were given some instructions to read and filled up some forms before we were off with our bikes. The bikes come with bicycle locks. Helmet rental is at a separate charge and is optional. For hassle free cycling, we arranged for our hotel in Onomichi to forward our main luggage to our hotel in Matsuyama the next day using a 3rd party Takkyubin service provider. We carried a small day pack for our 1 overnight stay in Omishima. Please note that same day luggage delivery is possible only for selected accommodations within the cycling route. Our itinerary was as follows First day we visited Onomichi->Mukoujima->Innoshima->Ikuchijima (visit Kosanji temple museum)-> Omishima (overnight) On the second day Visit Oyamamizumi shrine,ryokan dropped us off at Sakari Port for ferry ride to bunny island with bikes-> return to Omishima-> Hakata -> Oshima-> Imabari. The route is easy to follow (just look for the blue lines) and the elevations are carefully managed. The ride is not technical at all but some physical conditioning is advised as the route is long (we clocked around 96km mileage with some other small detours or stops). For those who are not entirely comfortable cycling on the roads (especially when there is heavy traffic), there are additional paths parallel to the official cycling route in large stretches on which you can also cycle. In terms of scenery, there is a mix of coastal views, soft industry and citrus orchards. There are restrooms, convenience stores, cafes/restaurants and/or rest stops interspersed along the route. I felt that 2 days was just about right for the trip. Any less and you will probably not be able to do any meaningful sightseeing.
5. Mitokusan Sanbutuji Temple
6. 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
