Chugoko
(関東, Kantō)
The Chugoku Region (中国地方, Chūgoku Chihō, literally "central country") makes up the western part of Japan's main island Honshu. It is commonly subdivided into the heavily urbanized and industrialized Sanyo Region along the Seto Inland Sea coast and the much more rural Sanin Region along the Sea of Japan coast.
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Food destination
1. Okonomiyaki
2. Okayama
3. Shimane
4. Tottori
5. Yamaguchi
Places to stay
1. booking.com
2. tripadvisor
3. tripadvisor (resort)
4. Wow!Japan
Where to go
1. Okayama
2. Hiroshima
3. Yamaguchi
4. Tottori
5. Shimane
Seasons
| Seasons | Month | Temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | March - May | between 13.3°C-23.6°C |
| Summer | June - August | around 27.2°C - 33.3°C |
| Autumn | September - November | around 17.1°C-29.1°C |
| Winter | December - February | around 9.2°C-12.2°C, may reach -0.3°C |
Weather
Warmest: August (may reach 33.3°C)
Coldest: January (may reach -0.3°C)
Shikoku
(四国)
Shikoku (四国, literally "four countries") is Japan's fourth largest island, southwest of Japan's main island Honshu. True to its name, Shikoku is divided into four prefectures. Shikoku is also famous for its 88-temple pilgrimage of temples. The pilgrimage was established by the ancient Buddhist priest Kūkai, a native of Shikoku.
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Food destination
1. Tataki
2. Tokushima ramen
3. Kijoyu udon
4. Tai-meshi
5. Bocchan dango
6. Sanuki Udon
7. Wasanbon
8. Kenpi
9. Katsuo no tataki
10. Olive Sanuki Wagyu
Places to stay
1. booking.com
2. tripadvisor
3. shikoku tours
Where to go
1. Kagawa
2. Ehime
3. Kochi
4. Tokushima
Seasons
| Seasons | Month | Temperature | Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | March - May | between 5.7°C-15.6°C, starts to rain more frequently | Plums start blossoming, cherry blossom season starts and several spring festivals |
| Summer | June - August | around 19.3°C - 23.7°C, | Rainy season, and Obon holiday (August 11 to 20 ) |
| Autumn | September - November | around 9.1°C-20.5°C | (typhoon season, Bright red spider lilies flower and Major festivals are held throughout Shikoku) |
| Winter | December - February | around 1.3°C-3.6°C, may reach -1.3°C | New Year is the biggest festival in all Japan, and people visit shrines and temples, often wearing elaborate kimono |
Weather
Warmest: August (may reach 27.3°C)
Coldest: January (may reach -1.3°C)
Most rained month: July and August
Kyushu
(関東, Kantō)
Kyushu (九州, Kyūshū, literally "nine provinces") is Japan's third largest island, located southwest of the main island Honshu. An early center of Japanese civilization, Kyushu offers many historic treasures, modern cities and natural beauty.
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Food destination
1. Hakata ramen
2. Tobiuo
3. Basashi
4. Miyazaki beef
5. Touba
6. Karaage
7. Goya chanpuru
8. Yobuko ika
Places to stay
1. booking.com
2. the hotel guru
3. journey era
Where to go
1. Fukoka
2. Saga
3. Nagasaki
4. Kumamoto
5. Oita
6. Miyazaki
7/ Kagoshima
Seasons
| Seasons | Month | Temperature | Events |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | March - May | between 7°C-24°C | Tropical rainfall later, Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival and Ajisai Festival at Hakozakigu Shrine |
| Summer | June - August | around 20°C - 32°C, rain will happen often at June, while temperature increases in August | Perfect for enjoying days at the beach in Kagoshima Prefecture, Kumamoto Perfecture for its unique summer fire festivals. |
| Autumn | September - November | around 10°C-28°C | Enjoying cultural festivals are held in Saga Prefecture and autumn leaf-viewing |
| Winter | December - February | around 4°C-13°C | Twinkle of the Millennium in Tashibu-no-sho and Lantern Festival in Nagasaki |