Drive Away to Chugoku Region in A NISSAN's Car Rental Services

Have you ever been to the Chugoku region?

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  The Tottori Sand Dunes

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  Is it just us, or do other people also see this and feel like running?

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  Since you are driving around Tottori, we thought it would be interesting to include this as one of the spots to check out for a photograph!
  
  This is the Eshima Ohashi 【江島大橋：えしまおおはし】.
  It is a bridge that the local people use every day and for commuting. However, from a certain angle, the bridge looks so steep that it makes a good scene to photograph. Check out how we managed to take a photo of this optical illusion here!
  
  Second Destination: The Origin of Japanese Ancient Mythology, Izumo

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  The great shrine of Izumo, located in Shimane prefecture (map), is one of the oldest shrines that currently exists in Japan. 
  It is old enough that its name is mentioned in the oldest historical book that mentions the origins of Japan. Each year, approximately six hundred thousand people come to make their new year wishes.
  By the way, if you are going to make your prayers here, there is a traditional way that is unique to the Izumo Taisha, so make sure you check it out here before you go!
  
  Since this Izumo area is fairly big, and considering you would have driven a fairly long distance by then, we suggest you stay the night here. There is a beautiful old accommodation where you can enjoy great local cuisine and lovely hot springs called Yuyado Souan【湯宿草菴：ゆやどそうあん】.

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  The beautiful hinoki bathtub with a garden view.

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  The tatami rooms furnished with western style furniture.
  Check their official website for any details.
  In case you do decide to stay and you are looking for places to visit, and food to try, check out our detailed trip to Izumo part 1 and part 2.
  
  On your way back, you can choose to either travel back towards the Kansai region, like Osaka, Kyoto, Nara, etc or you choose to take your trip further towards the Kyushu area, which takes about the same time you spent traveling to get here from Kansai international airport to prefectures like Fukuoka, Kagoshima, and so on. You can even take a trip to Hiroshima which is a bit closer.
  
  What would be your option?
  Share your thoughts and your preferred destinations.
  
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