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The 'San'yō Region' (山陽 地方 ''San'yō-chihō'') is an area in the south of Honshū, the main island of Japan. It consist of the southern part of the Chūgoku region, facing the Seto Inland Sea. The name ''San'yo'' means "southern, sunny (''yō'') side of the mountains" and contrasts with the ''San'in'' or "northern, shady (''in'') side of the mountains". The region is generally considered to include the prefectures of Okayama, Hiroshima and Yamaguchi. Occasionally, Harima area in
Hyōgo is included, too.

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Transport

The region is served by the Sanyō Main Line and Sanyō Shinkansen.

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★ japan-guide.com