Western Honshu Travel Guide
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Fodor's Chicago 2013
Trade Paperback
Like disparate siblings, the two coasts of western Honshu have distinctly different personalities. Taken together, they embody the ancient and modern—those two seemingly bipolar time frames that exist in a more profound juxtaposition in Japan than perhaps in any other country in the world.
Western Honshu Hotels
Accommodations cover a broad spectrum, from pensions and minshuku (private residences that rent rooms) to large, modern resort hotels that have little character...read more
Fodor's Choice
Western Honshu Restaurants
Western Honshu is one of the best regions to sample local Japanese seafood, with regional specialties from the Nihon-kai (Japan Sea) and Seto Nai-kai (Inland...read more
Things To Do in Western Honshu
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Western Honshu
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Western Honshu Experiences
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Photogenic Icons: Beside Miyajima, the O-torii rises from the Inland Sea. An hour from Matsue is the austere Izumo Taisha, a Shinto shrine reputed... Read more
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Yamaguchi is a small town, but one where you're likely to experience a disarming level of hospitality. It's also a logical base for striking... Read more
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