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Visitor information for Chugoku

These summaries combine official visitor information with practical access points to consider when arranging sightseeing around a confirmed dialysis schedule.

A listing is not medical advice or a guarantee that an attraction is suitable for a person receiving dialysis. Follow individual guidance from your clinical team about health, activity, fluids, and diet, and confirm current hours and transport on each official site.

A pond, paths, and a garden building at Okayama Korakuen
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Okayama Korakuen Garden

Okayama · Kita Ward, Okayama

A spacious former feudal garden of lawns, ponds, and paths, with views toward Okayama Castle.

Access overview
Take a local bus from Okayama Station to Korakuen-mae, or a tram to Shiroshita followed by about a 10-minute walk.
Planning point
The visit follows outdoor garden paths. Check seasonal conditions, weather, and admission time, and decide how much of the garden to cover.
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White-walled buildings and willows along the Kurashiki River in the Bikan Historical Quarter
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Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter

Okayama · Kurashiki

A preserved district of historic townscapes and cultural venues centered on the Kurashiki River.

Access overview
About a 15-minute walk from JR Kurashiki Station.
Planning point
Museums and other venues within the district keep different hours. Select stops in advance and plan a practical walking route.
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The Tottori Sand Dunes meeting the Sea of Japan under cloudy skies
Photo: Yosuke Ota / Unsplash

Tottori Sand Dunes

Tottori · Tottori

An expansive coastal dune landscape shaped by wind and sand along the Sea of Japan.

Access overview
About 20 minutes by local bus from the Tottori Station bus terminal.
Planning point
The sandy terrain has little shade and can be affected by heat or wind. Individual health and fluid-management needs vary; follow advice from your clinical team.
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