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San'in and San'yō are located in the Chūgoku region, the westernmost part of Japan’s main island of Honshu, and are a treasure trove of Japan’s nature and culture. Divided into southern and northern parts by the Chūgoku Mountain Range, the southern region enjoys abundant sunshine and faces the Seto Inland Sea, known as San'yō; while the northern region has less sunlight and faces the Sea of Japan, known as San'in. Starting this July, JR West will introduce a new option — the “San'in & Okayama Area Pass,” allowing travelers to ride both the JR San'yō Main Line and the San'in Main Line, experiencing the beauty of both urban and rural areas firsthand.
The Chūgoku region of Japan, also known as San'in and San'yō, is Japan’s mythological capital and a treasure trove of nature and culture (Image credit: TRAVELER Luxe Traveler Report)
The Matsue Castle in Shimane Prefecture has been well-preserved thanks to the absence of wars and earthquakes. It is one of the few remaining ancient castles in Japan. From the observation deck at the top of the keep, you can gaze out over Lake Shinji... The other nearby attraction is Lake Nakaumi. Shimane is the birthplace of the Japanese gods, and during the annual God Festival, the area welcomes a large number of worshippers. The most iconic god worshiped here is Ōkuninushi.
Izumo Taisha is a Japanese national treasure and a famous shrine for matchmaking. (Image credit: TRAVELER Luxe Traveler Report)
Comic Kingdom Tottori is the hometown of famed manga artists Shigeru Mizuki and Gosho Aoyama. You can take the Kitaro Train, disembark with excitement at Sakaiminato Station, and follow the Shigeru Mizuki Road to find his monster friends. Alternatively, you can board the Conan Train at Yonago Station, head to Gosho Aoyama’s hometown at Haiya Yura Station, and play detective games with Conan and the Junior Detective League as you search for the truth.
As summer draws to a close, why not escape the hustle and bustle of the city and embark on a soul-soothing railway journey by train.
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Take the Conan Train to Gosho Aoyama’s hometown at Haiya Yura Station (Image credit: TRAVELER Luxe Traveler Report)
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