Find your favorite Japan travel destination

Located in the Pacific Ocean, Japan is an island which consists of 47 prefectures. It is divided into the 4 main islands of Honshu, Hokkaido to the north, Shikoku to the west and Kyushu to the south. Honshu consists of the following sub-regions: Tohoku , Kanto , Chubuch , Kansai and Chugoku . The island of Okinawa is located to the far south.

Japan's capital of Tokyo is located on the main island of Honshu, in the Kanto region.

Each prefecture is known for its unique culture, things to do, regional dishes and local festivals.

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Hokkaido region

Hokkaido as Japan's second largest island to the far north, has much wilderness to be explored.

Hokkaido

Vast wildnerness and a winter wonderland

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Tohoku region

Situated at the northern tip of Honshu, Japan's biggest island, Tohoku is a region known for its cold winters and heavy snow.

Aomori

Visit the northernmost tip of Honshu

Akita

Beauty and the Namahage Beast

Iwate

Cultural discoveries from Hiraizumi to Morioka

Miyagi

Tohoku's gateway offers inspirational views

Yamagata

From Yamadera's trails to Zao Onsen's hot springs

Fukushima

Outdoor adventures and traditional discoveries

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Kanto region

Mention "Japan" and Tokyo is most likely one of the first places. Here at the nation's capital is an amalgamation of food, shopping and experiences from different parts of the country, making it a great destination to check out.

Ibaraki

Natural beauty from Tsukuba Geopark to Mito's Kairaku-en

Tochigi

Discover Nikko's cultural heritage and more

Gunma

Mountain adventures and hot springs escapes

Saitama

Uncover the rural landscapes of Nagatoro and Chichibu

Chiba

From Disneyland to coastal beaches and seafood

Tokyo

Tradition meets modern in Japan's capital

Kanagawa

Contrasting realities from Yokohama to Hakone

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Chubu region

Located in the center of Honshu, Chubu stretches from the north to the south of the island with coastlines along the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean.

Niigata

Leading ski getaway famous for rice and sake

Toyama

Mountainous scenery and a spectacular snow corridor

Ishikawa

From cultural Kanazawa to coastal Noto

Fukui

Discover dinosaurs and the spirit of Zen

Yamanashi

Get closer to Mount Fuji and the Five Lakes

Nagano

Mountain adventures at Japan's Alps

Gifu

Scenic Shirakawa-go and Gero's hot springs

Aichi

Home to Nagoya and local powerhouse Toyota

Shizuoka

Izu peninsula, tea fields and views of Mt Fuji

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Kansai region

Kansai, also known as Kinki, is one of the most popular tourism regions in Japan.

Shiga

Scenic adventures around Lake Biwa

Wakayama

Kick around Kumano Kodo and Mount Koya

Mie

Home to Ise-Shima's coastal getaways

Kyoto

Japan's ancient capital home to sacred shrines and Zen gardens

Osaka

Enjoy a faster pace in Kansai's capital

Hyogo

Discover Himeji castle

Nara

Japan's ancient capital delivers on culture

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Shikoku region

The smallest and least populated of Japan's four main islands, Shikoku is renowned for its 88-temple Buddhist pilgrimage route, Matsuyama Castle, a fortress castle that is one of the few surviving original castles in Japan, Dogo Onsen and its pristine nature.

Kagawa

Art discoveries in Naoshima and more

Tokushima

Adventure capital with vine bridges and whirlpools

Ehime

Visit Dogo Onsen – the inspiration for Spirited Away

Kochi

Birthplace of Sakamoto Ryoma and the Yosakoi festival

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Kyushu region

Kyushu, home to the most active volcanoes in Japan, and one of the earliest regions in Japan to receive foreigners, has a very interesting environment and history.

Fukuoka

Southern metropolis and the gateway to Kyushu

Saga

Ceramics culture in Karatsu, Imari and Arita

Nagasaki

Vibrant culinary scene & Western architecture

Kumamoto

Natural discoveries with Mount Aso and coastal Amakusa

Oita

Japan's best hot springs from Beppu to Yufuin

Miyazaki

Tropical palms and prize-winning jitokko chicken

Kagoshima

Sunny climate set to a Sakurajima backdrop

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Okinawa region

The image of a beach paradise, Okinawa is renowned for its clear blue warm waters and white sandy beaches perfect for sunbathing, snorkeling and diving amidst colorful reefs and schools of fish.

Okinawa

Tropical paradise and a unique culture