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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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DESTINATION Hokuriku Shinetsu

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Niigata Nagano Toyama Ishikawa Fukui NOTO PENINSULA TOYAMA KANAZAWA FUKUI MATSUMOTO NAEBA ECHIGO-YUZAWA HAKUBA NAGANO SADO ISLAND NIIGATA

Niigata

Niigata Most people visit Niigata for its snow-related sporting options, but many others come to trek through Niigata’s mountains, immerse in picturesque hot springs and consume the region's tasty seafood, rice and sake Most people visit Niigata for its snow-related sporting options, but many others come to trek through Niigata’s mountains, immerse in picturesque hot springs and consume the region's tasty seafood, rice and sake

Nagano

Nagano Come to Nagano for sweeping highland scenes of nature and world-class outdoor sports, and stay for the rural culture, townscapes from the samurai era, vibrant festivals and enough onsen to keep you soaking for a lifetime Come to Nagano for sweeping highland scenes of nature and world-class outdoor sports, and stay for the rural culture, townscapes from the samurai era, vibrant festivals and enough onsen to keep you soaking for a lifetime

Toyama

Toyama Famed for its Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and towering snow walls, Toyama radiates color with its seasonal flowers, autumn foliage and picture-perfect landscape Famed for its Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and towering snow walls, Toyama radiates color with its seasonal flowers, autumn foliage and picture-perfect landscape

Ishikawa

Ishikawa More accessible than ever and steeped in history, art, culture and natural beauty, Ishikawa Prefecture is one of Japan’s most enchanting destinations More accessible than ever and steeped in history, art, culture and natural beauty, Ishikawa Prefecture is one of Japan’s most enchanting destinations

Fukui

Fukui A peaceful retreat in central Japan with abundant natural wonders, history, traditional crafts and some of the country’s freshest seafood and finest sake A peaceful retreat in central Japan with abundant natural wonders, history, traditional crafts and some of the country’s freshest seafood and finest sake

Mountains and sea meet in one of Japan's wildest regions, and the result is sheer beauty.

With the convenient high-speed bullet train connecting Tokyo to Hokuriku Shinetsu in two and a half hours or less, the soaring mountains of the Japan Alps, views of Japan's west coast, and cities and towns thriving with refined culture are all within easy reach. Of Hokuriku's five prefectures, Nagano is the only one without a coastline, but together with Niigata, it offers some of the best skiing and snowboarding in Japan. Toyama and Fukui Prefectures present an elusive and appealing slice of rural Japan, while Ishikawa is home to art and culture, with its capital city Kanazawa the center of both traditional and modern Japanese design.