San'in(Tottori & Shimane)

On the west coast of Japan’s Honshu Island, you will find the Nigatta prefecture. It lies along the Sea of Japan and the Sado Island. You can find Niigata in the Chubu region of Japan and it is known for its beautiful mountains and coastal views. Hot springs and onsens are also very popular here. San'in, a hidden gem found in the northern part of Honshu. It is also one of the less touristy parts of Japan, which makes it nice to travel in, and self-drive travel offers a deeper way to enjoy the region during your trip. While in San’in you will be driving along the Sea of Japan with the Chugoku Mountains in the background. You will find an authentic Japan here that has existed since ancient times. This mysterious land has a deep connection with Japanese creation mythology and also has many interesting attractions, including respected shrines and temples, important cultural relics, and breathtaking natural beauty. You can visit the Tottori Sand Dune, the largest sand dune in Japan, the sand dunes are part of San'in Kaigan Geopark. Also found in the San'in Kaigan Geopark is the Uradome coast, which offers a great scenic view of the coast. Another must-visit spot is the Izumo Taisha Grand shrine, the oldest and one of Japan's most important shrines. Many people visit this shrine every year. Some must-try dishes in this region are fresh fish, squid, crab and sea bream on the rice. For this region, we will be providing 6 driving routes from Osaka, Kurashiki, Hiroshima, and Fukuoka. All of the routes are round trip. ------------------------------------------- 【Discover Another Japan Pass】 Get off the beaten road and the bustling city and experience a whole new world. With the Discover Another Japan Pass, you have unlimited admission to major attractions in the Chugoku and Kansai regions. Discover Another Japan Pass is a service for foreigners visiting Japan and foreigners residing in Japan. Pre-purchasing attractions that can be used with Discover Another Japan Pass makes your trip more convenient and affordable because you don't have to pay for each facility you visit. Make your trip unforgettable! https://sanin-japan.com/en/pass/dajp

If you already travelled to the country side of Japan, we are ready to bet that you had some bad experience with the not-so-convenient public transportation. Not many buses or trains operating at inconvenient times, expensive taxis, lack of accessibility to many spots, weight of the luggage and so on… You probably even can remember telling yourself “Next time I rent a car!”. These are the exact reasons why we created Drive Japan. On our website, you just need to enter your travel period. Regarding the number of days you plan on travelling, we then provide you with the best driving routes. We communicate on the best places to visit, some hidden gems spots, the best traditional restaurants etc… Of course, we also thought about a multitude of additional information such as the seasonal impact on flowers, the mileage between spots or towns, the closest parking for each spot… With Drive Japan be sure that you can travel in a stress-free and immersive manner. How does it work? Once you choose the most convenient route for you, we help you to find the best hotels near the places you want to visit. Then we propose you the best deal to book a car thanks to our partners. Once everything is booked, we send you all the MAPCODES. These codes are mostly the exact location of the closest parking near the spot you want to visit. All there is left to do, is to enter it in your GPS and drive! If you believe that Drive Japan can be a viable opportunity for your future journey in Moyazaki, you can get all the information you need by watching our short YouTube video!