Hotels in Chugoku, Japan

Chugoku is the westernmost region of Japan's main island Honshu, known for its historic Hiroshima Peace Memorial and the floating torii gate at Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima. Summers here are hot and humid, with highs around 86°F (30°C), perfect for hiking through the Tottori Sand Dunes or cycling along the Shimanami Kaido bridge route connecting to Shikoku. Winters are mild, around 45°F (7°C), ideal for exploring the sandstone caves of Akiyoshidai Plateau or soaking in the hot springs of Matsue, without the summer crowds.