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Shinetsu Kanto Tokai Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa Islands SAPPORO TOKYO NAGOYA OSAKA FUKUOKA FURANO KUSHIRO AOMORI SENDAI FUKUSHIMA NIKKO HAKONE SADO TAKAYAMA KANAZAWA ISE KYOTO NARA HIROSHIMA NAGASAKI KAGOSHIMA NAHA

Hokkaido

Hokkaido

Japan's great white north offers wild, white winters and bountiful summers—a haven for dedicated foodies, nature lovers and outdoor adventure fans seeking an adrenaline rush Japan's great white north offers wild, white winters and bountiful summers—a haven for dedicated foodies, nature lovers and outdoor adventure fans seeking an adrenaline rush

Tohoku

Aomori
Akita
Iwate
Yamagata
Miyagi
Fukushima

Fearsome festivals, fresh powder snow and vast fruit orchards—the rugged territory of Tohoku offers a new perspective on travel in Japan Fearsome festivals, fresh powder snow and vast fruit orchards—the rugged territory of Tohoku offers a new perspective on travel in Japan

Hokuriku Shinetsu

Niigata
Toyama
Ishikawa
Fukui
Nagano

An easily accessible slice of rural Japan offering unrivaled mountainscapes and coastlines, endless outdoor adventure and amazing ocean fare An easily accessible slice of rural Japan offering unrivaled mountainscapes and coastlines, endless outdoor adventure and amazing ocean fare

Kanto

Tokyo
Kanagawa
Chiba
Saitama
Ibaraki
Tochigi
Gunma

Jump from the neon glow of Tokyo to Gunma's mountain retreats, Kamakura's cultural heritage and the Ogasawara Islands' exotic wildlife Jump from the neon glow of Tokyo to Gunma's mountain retreats, Kamakura's cultural heritage and the Ogasawara Islands' exotic wildlife

Tokai

Yamanashi
Shizuoka
Gifu
Aichi
Mie

Hallmark attractions such as Mt. Fuji and Takayama coexist with major cities and famous heritage in the center of Japan Hallmark attractions such as Mt. Fuji and Takayama coexist with major cities and famous heritage in the center of Japan

Kansai

Kyoto
Osaka
Shiga
Hyogo
Nara
Wakayama

The Kansai region is one of contrasts, from the glittering lights of Osaka and Kobe to the cultural treasures of Kyoto and Nara The Kansai region is one of contrasts, from the glittering lights of Osaka and Kobe to the cultural treasures of Kyoto and Nara

Chugoku

Tottori
Shimane
Okayama
Hiroshima
Yamaguchi

Welcome to Japan's less-explored western frontier, where the weather is warmer and the pace of life is slower Welcome to Japan's less-explored western frontier, where the weather is warmer and the pace of life is slower

Shikoku

Tokushima
Kagawa
Ehime
Kochi

Island-hopping, cycling, soul-warming spiritual strolling and red-hot dancing—the island of Shikoku gets you up and moving Island-hopping, cycling, soul-warming spiritual strolling and red-hot dancing—the island of Shikoku gets you up and moving

Kyushu

Fukuoka
Saga
Nagasaki
Oita
Kumamoto
Miyazaki
Kagoshima

The southern island of Kyushu is home to hot springs, rugged geography, undeveloped beaches and volcanoes ranging from sleepy to smoky The southern island of Kyushu is home to hot springs, rugged geography, undeveloped beaches and volcanoes ranging from sleepy to smoky

Okinawa

Okinawa

Fly to Okinawa and discover a distinct island culture born of subtropical sun, white sand, coral, mangrove jungles and the age of the Ryukyu Kings Fly to Okinawa and discover a distinct island culture born of subtropical sun, white sand, coral, mangrove jungles and the age of the Ryukyu Kings

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Yamaguchi Shimane Tottori Hiroshima Okayama SHIMONOSEKI IWAKUNI MIYAJIMA HIROSHIMA HIROSHIMA AIRPORT OKAYAMA IWAMI GINZAN IZUMO MT. DAISEN TOTTORI

Yamaguchi

Yamaguchi Off the beaten track and saturated with history, Yamaguchi is a place to explore limestone caverns, hidden temples and follow in the footsteps of samurai Off the beaten track and saturated with history, Yamaguchi is a place to explore limestone caverns, hidden temples and follow in the footsteps of samurai

Shimane

Shimane Steeped in mythology, home to pristine island beaches, overflowing with healing onsen waters and boasting a rugged mountain range, Shimane has stunning natural beauty and a long artistic history Steeped in mythology, home to pristine island beaches, overflowing with healing onsen waters and boasting a rugged mountain range, Shimane has stunning natural beauty and a long artistic history

Tottori

Tottori Japan's least populated prefecture, Tottori is an off-the-radar destination rich in history and legend that has changed little over the centuries Japan's least populated prefecture, Tottori is an off-the-radar destination rich in history and legend that has changed little over the centuries

Hiroshima

Hiroshima Hiroshima's natural draws—the Seto Inland Sea, forested mountains and pristine waters—are additional perks for visitors exploring the prefecture's peace connection, shrines and museums Hiroshima's natural draws—the Seto Inland Sea, forested mountains and pristine waters—are additional perks for visitors exploring the prefecture's peace connection, shrines and museums

Okayama

Okayama With stunning gardens, an imposing castle and the pretty canal district of Kurashiki, Okayama's compact size and central location makes it the perfect destination for your holiday With stunning gardens, an imposing castle and the pretty canal district of Kurashiki, Okayama's compact size and central location makes it the perfect destination for your holiday

The less-traveled Chugoku region is full of rural beauty, rewarding hikes and great historical significance

With its well-known history and famed floating shrine, it is hard to overlook Hiroshima, but this popular destination is merely the entry point of Japan's less-explored western frontier. Continue west following the Sanyo Shinkansen and you'll discover idyllic seaside towns and island-hopping opportunities on the Seto Inland Sea, with onward paths to Kyushu and Shikoku. Venture inland on the road less traveled, and your efforts will be rewarded with hikes on breathtaking peaks like Mt. Daisen, divine natural landscapes, and the excitement of discovery in Shimane and Tottori.