Chugoku is the westernmost region of Japan’s main island, Honshu.
Stretching between the calm waters of the Seto Inland Sea and the rugged coastline of the Sea of Japan, the region offers historic cities, scenic coastlines, mountain landscapes, and memorable railway journeys.
This interactive map lets you explore how people travel throughout the Chugoku region by rail.
Follow the railway lines through Hiroshima and Okayama, along the Sanin coast, and west toward Yamaguchi.
You may even discover a town or station you’d like to visit someday.
Chugoku Station Passenger Map (2019, 2021 & 2023)
Select any station to view passenger numbers for 2019, 2021, and 2023.
Whether you’re planning a trip, researching Japan’s railway network, or simply exploring the map, you’ll find stations throughout the Chugoku region.
How Has Station Usage Changed in Chugoku?
The map compares passenger numbers across three different years.
2019 shows travel before the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 reflects a period when travel demand dropped significantly.
2023 shows how passenger numbers changed as travel recovered.
Some stations have become busier, while others have seen fewer passengers.
Each station tells a different story about how people live, work, and travel across western Honshu.
From the Seto Inland Sea to the Sea of Japan
Railways reveal two very different sides of the Chugoku region.
Along the Seto Inland Sea, major cities and coastal communities are connected by some of western Japan’s busiest railway routes.
To the north, trains travel through mountains and quiet towns before reaching the scenic coastline of the Sea of Japan.
Explore the map and follow the railway lines from the Seto Inland Sea to the Sea of Japan.
You may even discover a destination you’d like to visit one day.
Sources & Notes
Source: National Land Numerical Information (MLIT), Station Passenger Data (S12-23)
Station name kana and romanized names:
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Stations with the same name may appear separately when operated by different railway companies or railway lines.
