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Hiroshima to Tottori San’in Road: Route Guide

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Itsukushima torii Miyajima — Hiroshima & the San'in Coast
Photo: Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

A five-day public-road journey from Hiroshima through Matsue and Izumo to Tottori’s public dunes access. Miyajima, Oki islands, ferries, tide-dependent sights, sandboarding, paragliding, chairlifts, onsen and provider activities require separate plans.

Hiroshima to Tottori San’in Road is a 380 km one-way journey (self-drive). It works best as a 5-day trip; the plan below is the 5-day version for May, built from 368 verified places, with planned transit times, opening hours and daylight checked.

5
days
380km
distance
5
Stops
368
curated stops

Plan your own version → 5-day plan · best time to go

The route

Hiroshima public peace day→Hiroshima public heritage day→ 180 kmMatsue public castle-city day→ 40 kmIzumo public heritage day→ 160 kmTottori public dunes day

What you'll see

Peace Memorial Museum
Examine haunting artifacts and stories from the blast, from melted tricycles to personal accounts.
Hiroshima public peace day
Hiroshima public heritage circuit
Use a second confirmed-open public garden, castle-park and civic heritage circuit; Miyajima and all ferries stay optional.
Hiroshima public heritage day
Shimane Art Museum
Appreciate works by local and international artists in a lakeside setting.
Matsue public castle-city day
Izumo public heritage circuit
Use confirmed-open public shrine precinct, town and Lake Shinji corridor access; ceremonies, paid venues and providers stay optional.
Izumo public heritage day
Tottori Prefectural Museum
Discover local flora, fauna, history, and art in a two-story museum.
Tottori public dunes day
Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art
Explore modern Japanese artists and works by Warhol and Stella in a thoughtfully designed space.
Hiroshima public peace day
Yaegaki Shrine
Pray for love at this shrine dedicated to Japan's marriage gods.
Matsue public castle-city day
Watanabe Museum
Discover samurai armor, musical instruments, and ukiyo-e in a vibrant collection.
Tottori public dunes day

Choose your length

5-day plan24 stops · 10.7 h transit4.8 stops/day · 2.1 h transit/daySee the full plan →

When to go

Best months: April, May, October, November

Use the published road season and check current roads, weather, public access and every optional service separately.

See the month-by-month breakdown →

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