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Niigata With its fertile lands and rich seafood, Niigata excels in premium rice, sake, and seafood such as sweet snow crabs. More Info

Toyama Toyama offers exceptional seafood, including Shiroebi and Hotaruika, and high-quality sake, all influenced by its stunning natural landscapes. More Info

Ishikawa Ishikawa blends tradition and nature, offering premium seafood, exquisite rice, and artisanal vegetables, reflecting its rich heritage. More Info

Fukui Fukui, along Japan's Hokuriku coast, offers exceptional seafood like Echizen crab and Kanburi, not to mention its renowned rice and sake. More Info

Nagano Nagano's mountains and fertile soil yield exceptional apples, soba noodles, wasabi, and traditional foods such as Oyaki and Shinshu beef. More Info

Yamanashi Yamanashi, located just beneath Mount Fuji, is renowned for its peaches and grapes, along with fine wines, hearty Hoto noodles, and tender Koshu beef. More Info

Shizuoka Shizuoka, between Mt. Fuji and the Pacific, boasts exceptional green tea, fresh produce, and renowned seafood such as tuna and Sakura shrimp. More Info

Aichi Aichi blends history and culture with rich local foods such as Hatcho miso, fresh seafood, and specialty comfort foods. Explore its culinary diversity. More Info

Gifu Gifu offers a culinary paradise with premium Hida beef, fresh Ayu fish, and local soba noodles, all enhanced by its natural beauty. More Info

Chubu’s Flavourful Feast: Traditional to Trendy

Unveil the culinary delights of Chubu, a diverse region celebrated for its varied landscapes and rich gastronomic heritage. Spanning from the Sea of Japan to the Pacific Ocean and shaped by its historical role as a trading hub, Chubu offers a blend of fresh seafood and mountain-grown vegetables which come together in traditional dishes with unique flavours.

To learn more about Chubu (Hokuriku Shinetsu and Tokai), click here to check out our detailed regional pages.

Hida Takayama to Kyoto in 5 Days

Follow well-worn routes through the mountains, slowing down to absorb the beauty of Japan's traditional villages and daily life, from Hida Takayama through to Kyoto.

An Overnight Hot Springs Tour in Yamanashi

Enjoy hot springs first discovered by a 16th-century warlord, as well as temples and local cuisine

Snow Monkeys and Hot Springs in Nagano

Nagano is the mountainous heart of Japan's main island, easily accessible from Tokyo by bullet train.

A Winter Weekend in Niigata

A short shinkansen ride away from Tokyo, Niigata's snow-capped mountains are some of the best in Honshu.

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