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About Chugoku
Encompassing the westernmost part of Japan’s main island of Honshu, the Chugoku region is filled with historic, cultural, and scenic delights. Some examples include Itsukushima Shrine, registered as a World Heritage Site; the historic townscapes of Hagi Castle Town; and the Tottori Sand Dunes, the largest formations of their kind in all of Japan. If you're planning a trip to Chugoku, then here's everything you'll need to know about the region, including information on its weather, the best places to visit, and how to get there.
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