Illuminations

Castles and Culture of Chugoku’s Daimyo Legacy

ITINERARIES

Hyogo , Shimane , Okayama , Hiroshima

Castles & Historic Sites

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Craft Making & Workshops

Cultural Immersion & Activities

Shrines & Temples

Collage representing the Chugoku region: a castle floating in a sea of clouds, a boat ride on a scenic canal, and a Japanese oyster hot pot (Kaki Nabe).

Kusatsu Onsen

SPOTS

Tochigi

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Cultural Immersion & Activities

Shirakawa-go Village

SPOTS

Gifu

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Cultural Immersion & Activities

Three traditional Gassho-zukuri houses covered heavily in snow, set against a backdrop of snow-covered pine forests on the mountain slope.

Okayama Korakuen Garden

SPOTS

Okayama

Gardens & Nature

Autumn view of Okayama Korakuen Garden's central pond, reflecting vibrant red maple leaves and a small teahouse, with Okayama Castle visible on the hill in the distance.

Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

SPOTS

Okayama

Scenic Views & Townscapes

Cultural Immersion & Activities

A wide shot of the Kurashiki Canal (Kurashiki River) reflecting the white-walled historical houses and weeping willow trees under a partially cloudy sky.

Kintaikyo Bridge

SPOTS

Yamaguchi

Castles & Historic Sites

People walking across the historic wooden Kintai Bridge with its five distinct arches and stone piers, backed by a green, wooded hill.