Nature

This temple with more than 300 serenely standing stone Buddha statues, is located close to downtown Hiroshima

Enjoy a variety of flowers throughout the seasons at Japan’s largest flower farm

A power spot in the Setonaikai National Park, the first park to be designated as a national park in Japan

One of the Three Views of Japan, it is a World Heritage island that has been worshipped as a sacred island since ancient times

A nationally-recognized Special Place of Scenic Beauty, the 13km canyon is one of western Japan’s unexplored regions

The cultivation of 150 types of fruits in 13 large and small orchards makes for one of Japan’s largest farms

A secluded area within a quasi-national park which has a world-famous natural bridge

A mysterious mountain that has been registered as a World Heritage site alongside Itsukushima Shrine for its primeval forest

The first national park to be created in the Chugoku region is a place to get in touch with nature by kids and grown-ups alike

One of the foremost sites for the fall colors in the Chugoku district is an erosion control garden elaborately designed to meld with Mother Nature

Head directly for Mt. Misen, “the mountain that resides among the gods”! Enjoy the huge panoramic view from the ropeway

The view from the peak makes for a superb viewing spot which has been introduced countless times in the mass media