# Japan West Golden Route
> Official English travel guide for Western Japan, covering 19 destinations across Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori, Yamaguchi, Tokushima, Kagawa, Ehime, Kochi, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, Kagoshima, and more.

This site is operated by the Western Golden Route Executive Committee and provides trip-planning resources for international visitors to Western Japan.

## Key Sections

- [Destinations](https://japan-west-goldenroute.com/destinations/) - 19 destinations in western Japan with local highlights, access info, and travel tips
- [Itineraries](https://japan-west-goldenroute.com/itineraries/) - Curated model courses for first-time and repeat visitors (3-day to 14-day routes)
- [Special Features](https://japan-west-goldenroute.com/special-features/) - In-depth editorial articles on culture, food, history, and experiences
- [Browse Content](https://japan-west-goldenroute.com/browse-content/) - Categorized content by theme: Culture, History, Food, Wellness, Nature, Engage
- [Travel Info](https://japan-west-goldenroute.com/travel-info/) - Access routes, transit passes, official tourist guides, information centers, emergency contacts

## About This Site

- **Language**: English (targeting international inbound tourists)
- **Region covered**: Western Japan (Chugoku, Shikoku, Kyushu, and surrounding areas)
- **Content types**: Destination guides, itineraries, travel articles, event listings, practical travel information
- **Sitemap**: https://japan-west-goldenroute.com/sitemap.xml