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Fukuoka City
Kobe City
Himeji City
Tottori City
Okayama City
Okayama Prefecture
Hiroshima Prefecture
Shimonoseki City
Takamatsu City
Matsuyama City
Kitakyushu City
Takeo City
Nagasaki City
Iki City
Beppu City
Yufu City
Kumamoto City
Miyazaki City
Kagoshima City

Golden Route to West Japan

What is the Golden Route of the West?

Visiting Tokyo, Mt. Fuji, and Kyoto is not the only way to tour Japan.
Western Japan has its own nature, history, art, and traditional culture making up the “Golden Route to West Japan!”
Through JapanTourism, you can experience the attractions unique to western Japan.

Golden Route to West Japan
Fukuoka kobe Himeji Tottori Okayama City Okayama Hiroshima Shimonoseki Takamatsu Matsuyama Kitakyushu Takeo Nagasaki Iki Beppu Yufu Kumamoto Miyazaki Kagoshima
Fukuoka City
Fukuoka City
Freedom to explore through the “Gateway to Asia” Food stalls and ramen! A culinary wonderland
Kobe City
Kobe City
Excellent Kobe Beef and Sake.One of the nation's top port towns
Himeji City
Himeji City
Himeji Castle, a World Heritage Site, and a castle town with an enduring culture
Tottori Pref.
Tottori Pref.
Beautiful nature and magnificent dunes. A prefecture rich in traditional culture
Okayama City
Okayama City
Don't miss one of Japan's most famous gardens and the famous castle with black walls
Okayama Pref.
Okayama Pref.
A “Land of Sunshine” facing the Seto Inland Sea. Beautiful historic cityscapes
Hiroshima Pref.
Hiroshima Pref.
A symbolic city of peace where you can also enjoy the islands of the Seto Inland Sea
Shimonoseki City
Shimonoseki City
A historic port town on the straits. The emerald road with a spectacular view is a must-see
Takamatsu City
Takamatsu City
"A city of art facing the scenic Seto Inland Sea. Famous for “Sanuki Udon”
Matsuyama City
Matsuyama City
A castle town with possibly the oldest hot spring in Japanand a rare castle keep
Kitakyushu City
Kitakyushu City
Bustling harbors and beautiful night views. A sushi mecca surrounded by three bodies of water
Takeo City
Takeo City
A city steeped in history and culture with hot springs, ceramics, and giant camphor trees
Nagasaki City
Nagasaki City
A city of peace and prayer with two World Heritage Sites and the best night view
Iki City
Iki City
An island of spiritually-rich locations surrounded by fresh produce and emerald green waters
Beppu City
Beppu City
One of the largest hot spring resorts in Japan, with around 2,850 sources
Yufu City
Yufu City
A hot spring resort rich in nature surrounded by 1,000-meter-high mountains
Kumamoto City
Kumamoto City
A castle town with a famous castle and gardens, where the pride of the samurai warriors still lives on
Miyazaki City
Miyazaki City
A paradise resort where the blessings of the sun and nature, food, and blue beaches are woven together
Kagoshima City
Kagoshima City
A treasure trove of food grown in fertile land blessed by volcanoes and nature

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Model Route

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Approx.2 weeks trip

Long Route For Repeat Visitors

Crossing Western Japan by Shinkansen
Crossing Western Japan by Shinkansen

Searching for the origins of Japan
Discover the charms of Western Japan
Ferry from Kyushu to Kansai via the Seto Island Sea
Ferry from Kyushu to Kansai via the Seto Island Sea

The journey itself is a poetic experience!
Boat trip to enjoy the beauty of the many islands of the Seto Inland Sea
Explore the Dynamism of Nature
Explore the Dynamism of Nature

Travel slowly through mountainous areas and along the coast,
Enjoying the natural beauty of each region and the charm of each town
Crossing Western Japan by Shinkansen
Crossing Western Japan by Shinkansen

Searching for the origins of Japan
Discover the charms of Western Japan
Ferry from Kyushu to Kansai via the Seto Island Sea
Ferry from Kyushu to Kansai via the Seto Island Sea

The journey itself is a poetic experience!
Boat trip to enjoy the beauty of the many islands of the Seto Inland Sea
Explore the Dynamism of Nature
Explore the Dynamism of Nature

Travel slowly through mountainous areas and along the coast,
Enjoying the natural beauty of each region and the charm of each town
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Approx. 3-5 days trip

Short Route For First-Time Visitors

From Port to Port, a Journey of Japanese Sentiment
From Port to Port, a Journey of Japanese Sentiment

Mt. Rokko, Sakurajima, Arima Onsen...
Ferry from Kobe to Miyazaki and Kagoshima
Tour of Uninhabited Islands and World Heritage Sites
Tour of Uninhabited Islands and World Heritage Sites

Gunkanjima, Shikanoshima Island, Tatsunoshima Island...
An island trip full of nature and historical romance..!
Thinking About Peace in Japan
Thinking About Peace in Japan

Atomic Bomb Dome, Atomic Bomb Museum...
Learn the importance of peace by touring the sites of tragedy
The Art of Swords, Sand and Gardens
The Art of Swords, Sand and Gardens

Himeji Castle, a World Heritage Site, and its elegant gardens
Enjoy the tradition of skillful swordmaking and the art of sand
The Natural Beauty of the Seto Inland Sea
The Natural Beauty of the Seto Inland Sea

Okayama Korakuen Garden and Ritsurin Garden
Enjoy the spectacular scenery created by the islands
Roots of the Samurai
Roots of the Samurai

Famous castles and masterpiece gardens
Tour the best of Kyushu's samurai culture
Port Towns and the Island of the Gods
Port Towns and the Island of the Gods

A town that flourished through trade and a lively fish market
Next is Miyajima, the island of the gods
Japanese Sake and Hot Springs
Japanese Sake and Hot Springs

Nada, the best sake brewery in Japan
Beppu and Yufuin, two of the best hot spring resorts in Japan

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Traditions & History
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Art & Culture
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Museums & Historic Landmarks
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Nature & Adventure
Food & Drink

Food & Drink

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A Trip To Discover the Unique Scenery of Western Japan by Following the "Golden Route to West Japan"
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Experience the Nature, History, and Food Culture of West Japan on the "Golden Route to West Japan"
Experience the Nature, History, and Food Culture of West Japan on the 'Golden Route to West Japan'
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Discover Japan's Rich Nature and Historical Heritage in Kyushu
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Discover Japan's Unique Masterpieces of Nature
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New Encounters and Self-Reflection: Exploring Japanese Heritage Through the Echoes of History
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