List of Local Governments and Tourism Organizations

Hokkaido is a nature lover’s paradise, featuring a vast array of stunning natural landscapes, from rugged mountain ranges to lakes and rivers bursting with plant and animal life. Hokkaido’s cool and breezy summers are perfect for hiking or exploring beautiful flower fields. In the winter, the whole island is coated in pure white snow, playing host to some of the largest winter festivals in Japan.

Hokkaido

Hokkaido Tourism Organization Homepage

Hokkaido Tourism Organization Facebook

Hokkaido Tourism Organization Instagram

Hokkaido Tourism Organization PR Material

Located on Japan’s northernmost island of Hokkaido, Sapporo is not just at the top of Japan geographically speaking. Diverse natural surroundings and unforgettable outdoor adventures in both the green & white seasons have put Sapporo on the map as a premier destination in Japan and the Asia Pacific. Sapporo has a multitude of wow experiences to offer that will surely exceed visitors’ expectations.

Hokkaido

Sapporo Convention Bureau Homepage

We have set the regional brand concept as "Furano-Biei Rural Vacation, the world's richest and most beautiful four seasons region", and aim to create strengthening the functions of the region's one-stop consultation service, improving the reception environment for guests, sharing the rich tourism resources of each, and disseminating the appeal of the region as one unified message.

Hokkaido

The Furano-Biei Area Tourism Homepage

We have been trying to make it easier for tourists and agencies to plan a trip to eastern Hokkaido by running express busses and creating community-based tour packages. We are also open to take requests from travel agencies to customize packages so that your customers can receive the best offer. Purchasing and requesting products can be easily completed through our web system.

Hokkaido

East Hokkaido Homepage

Explore the Wonderland

Explore the Deep North of Japan with the Tohoku Tourism Promotion Organization. Tohoku offers a unique blend of nature, history, culture, and cuisine, all enriched by the beauty of the four seasons. The locals embrace a philosophy of living in harmony with nature, reflecting its spirit in their traditions and cuisine. Our organization spearheads projects and events to boost both domestic and international tourism, driving economic growth in the Tohoku region. Discover a part of Japan like no other.

Tohoku

Tohoku Tourism Homepage

Tohoku Tourism Facebook

Tohoku Tourism Instagram

TOHOKU TOURISM MAP1, TOHOKU TOURISM MAP2

For those considering hosting a conference or incentive tour in Sendai, we are pleased to introduce the latest subsidy program and the many attractions of Sendai, Japan! We, the Sendai Tourism, Convention and International Association, an external organization of Sendai City, have been attracting and supporting domestic and international conferences and incentive tours for many years. This year, we are particularly focused on attracting and supporting conferences and incentive tours from private companies and organizations abroad, and we have established a new subsidy program.
This subsidy program includes:
- Partial assistance for accommodation costs for those who stay in Sendai City and use conference facilities.
- Partial assistance for expenses such as charter bus costs for local attractions and tours in Sendai City.

Tohoku

Sendai TCIA Homepage

Sendai Guidebook

Yamagata Prefecture is an area about two and a half hours north of Tokyo by Shinkansen, and is famous for its sightseeing spots such as Ginzan Hot Springs, the Snow Monsters (Juhyo), and Yamadera Temple.
In addition, Yamagata Prefecture is home to many delicious foods. You can enjoy cherries, of which Yamagata produces the most in the whole of Japan, and "Yonezawa beef," which is considered to be in the top three varieties of Japanese beef.

Tohoku

Yamagata Prefecture Homepage

Yamagata Travel Guide

Chiba is the home of Narita International Airport and is conveniently
located next to Tokyo on a peninsula along Japan’s Pacific coast. Chiba's
extensive train and highway bus networks allow visitors to access the rich
nature, hidden countryside gems, historic districts, local temples and
shrines, seaside hot spring resorts, and world-famous surf breaks found here
near Tokyo. Experience Japanese food culture and enjoy fresh seafood too, as
Chiba’s mild climate and unique geography make it a hub of agriculture and
fishing. We hope to see you soon!

Kanto

Visit Chiba - Digital Pamphlets

Welcome to Page of Kanagawa！
Kanagawa Prefecture is home to a great many of Japan’s foremost sightseeing spots, in the areas of nature, history, culture, and industry, etc. 
And it is located to south of Tokyo and boasts highly convenient transportation.
Please visit Kanagawa to make your travel deeper and more memorable!

Kanto

Kanagawa Prefecture Homepage

Kanagawa Prefecture Facebook

Kanagawa Guide 1, Kanagawa Guide 2, Mt. Fuji from Kanagawa, South Of Tokyo, Luxury Collection of Kanagawa

Mt. Fuji & IZU Peninsula CONVENTION BUREAU is a public institution that attracts business and leisure tourists to the Mt. Fuji and IZU Peninsula Area where is close to the capital Tokyo and Hakone.
We can propose a diverse array of plans, activities that taking advantage of the IZU PENINSULA UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK topography and high-quality foods for the Meetings & Events group.

Kanto

Mt.Fuji & IZU Peninsula Homepage

Otaki, known as a castle town prospered since late 16th century is located in the middle of Boso Peninsula. It is only 90 minutes from Tokyo. Old buildings that have over 100 years of history still remain in the town. Otaki also has a full of nature. You can enjoy different scenery of seasons. Yoro valley, the south of the town, is famous for autumn leaves and hot springs. 

Kanto

Tourism Association of Otaki Homepage

Otaki Town Guide, Yoro Valley Onsen

Yokohama City Visitors Bureau makes use of the wealth of resources at the disposal of the City of Yokohama and the wider Kanagawa Prefecture, and promotes the region as an ideal destination for both tourists and international conventions.
We communicate the appeals of Yokohama specifically catered to travel agencies' needs.

Kanto

Yokohama City Homepage

Yokohama City Linkedin

Yokohama City Facebook

Yokohama City Travel Information

Ishikawa Prefecture is blessed with abundant nature. Its seasonal beauty includes cherry blossoms in spring, the sea in summer, colored leaves in autumn, and snow in winter. Furthermore, many hot springs that are counted as some of the best in Japan, fresh and delicious local foods, and traditional cultures handed down since the days of the samurai fascinate tourists from all over the world.

Hokuriku Shinetsu

Ishikawa Prefecture Homepage

Discover Ishikawa

Nagano Prefecture is located basically in the center of Japan and is surrounded on all four sides by 3000-meter tall mountains, which is famous as “Japanese Alps”.
The world-class snow resorts attract winter sports enthusiasts and snow lovers every year. Even though the winter season end, you can see spectacular mountain view all year around.
Let’s explore the nearest mountain resort from Tokyo!

Hokuriku Shinetsu

Nagano Tourism Organization Homepage

Nagano Tourism Organization Instagram

Nagano Tourism Organization Facebook

Nagano Map, Nagano Details, Nagano Unique＆New Contents

Just two hours from Tokyo on the Hokuriku Shinkansen, Iiyama City is a city where you can enjoy the beautiful Japanese countryside. The city is famous as one of the heaviest snowfall areas in Japan, with two ski resorts, Madarao Mountain Resort and Togari Onsen Snow Resort. Restaurant Kamakura/igloo Village offers a unique experience of eating hot pot in a snow igloo. 

Hokuriku Shinetsu

Shinshu-Iiyama Tourism Bureau Homepage

IIYAMA JAPAN

Located at the very center of Honshu, the main island of Japan, Toyama Prefecture faces the Sea of Japan to the north and precipitous mountains in the other three directions.
Toyama is full of nature’s offerings such as beautiful sea and mountain landscapes and natural delicacies.
Toyama attracts visitors for different charms in each season – they are greeted by flower gardens in full bloom in the spring whereas they may relish the highlands and mountain streams as prefect places to stay cool in the summer.
In autumn, the mountains explode with color before becoming a winter wonderland featuring otherworldly landscapes and seafood sourced from the Sea of Japan.

Hokuriku Shinetsu

Toyama Prefecture Homepage

Toyama Prefecture PR Material

Gifu: Timeless Japan, Naturally an Adventure Immerse yourself in the grand outdoors, timeless tradition and living culture here that have been preserved and lovingly passed down the generations.
Gifu Prefecture has been selected as one of the "Green Destinations Top 100" that conveys "Sustainability Stories" - Shirakawa Village (Shirakawa-go) in 2020, and the Nagara River Basin in 2021, and Gero Hot Springs in 2022.

Tokai

Gifu Prefecture PR material

Hamamatsu City is located halfway between Tokyo and Osaka. It takes 90 minutes by the Shinkansen bullet train from both of these large cities. In addition to this geographic merit, the city’s charm is enhanced by its rich natural environment. 

Hamamatsu City is well-known for its Historical Sites, Flowers & Greenery, Lake Hamana, and Music & Japanese Artisanship.

Tokai

Hamamatsu City Homepage

Hamamatsu Japan

Hida City is a fairly large mountainous region in northern Gifu, with most of its attractions built up around two main areas: Hida Furukawa and Kamioka.
The Seto Canal, one of the most picturesque spots in Hida city, is filled with colorful carp and runs beside beautiful white walled storehouses.

Tokai

Hida Travel Maps & Guides

Shizuoka Prefecture, located between Tokyo and Nagoya, offers a diverse range of attractions, from Mt. Fuji and hot springs to historical landmarks and gourmet delights. Easily accessible via the Tokaido bullet train, Shizuoka is divided into four regions: the Izu region, known for its hot springs and nature; the Fuji region, famous for Mt. Fuji and family-friendly activities; the central region, with connections to the Tokugawa shogunate and the rural beauty of Oku-oi; and the western region, home to Hamamatsu City, Lake Hamana, and a blend of nature, history, and modern industry. Visitors can enjoy scenic views and the slower pace of life, especially around Mishima Station in the 
Fuji area. Shizuoka is also working to enhance its Muslim-friendly facilities to welcome a growing international audience. It’s an ideal destination for a relaxing and culturally enriching trip to Japan !

Tokai

Shizuoka Prefecture Homepage

Tourism Toyota is a tourism association in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture. Toyota City is famous as a city of cars, but also a city full of natural charm. Korankei Gorge, known as one of the best spots for autumn foliage. Obara is one of the few places in Japan where you can see both autumn leaves and cherry blossom at the same time. There are various types of tourist attractions in Toyota City.

Tokai

Tourism Toyota Homepage

Tourism Toyota Facebook

Toyota Guide 1, Toyota Guide 2, Toyota Guide 3, Toyota Guide 4, Toyota Guide 5

Our organization has tried to improve the increase of inbound tourists to Kansai region. For example, we run the web sight, The Kansai Guide, take part in foreign tour exhibition, hold business meeting, practice famtrip and so on. 

Kansai

KANSAI Tourism Bureau Homepage

KANSAI Tourism Bureau PR material

The Hiroshima Convention & Visitors Bureau provides support for attracting and holding of convention-type events for Japanese and foreigners alike such as conferences, tournaments, and trade fairs, as well as performing activities to attract tourists, and to maintain and develop tourist attractions in order to promote the holding of conventions in Hiroshima, and also promote tourism in Hiroshima City and surrounding areas. The objectives of all of these activities are to stimulate local economies, and contribute to the advancement of mutual international understanding and cultural improvement.

Chugoku

Hiroshima CVB Homepage

Hiroshima CVB Instagram

Hiroshima CVB PR material

We are one of the most Muslim Friendly tourist destinations in Japan. Okayama is located in Chugoku District which takes only for 45 minutes from Osaka, 3 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen or 1 hour from Tokyo by airplane.
 Welcome to Okayama!
・“Okayama Castle” & “Korakuen Garden” are the most famous tourist spots.
Especially Korakuen is a 3-star awarded garden on Micheline and it’s one of the 3 biggest gardens in Japan.
・Okayama is called “Fruit Kingdom” in Japan! It is a famous region as producing variety of fruits.
・Those are very popular fruits among Southeast Asia as White peach in summer  and Muscat grapes in Autumn.
・There are restaurants where you can eat Halal-certified beef (or lamb）in "Sukiyaki", "Shabu-shabu" and "Mongolian BBQ" in Okayama.
・Halal-certified "Kibi dango" mochi is recommended souvenir.
・You can experience harvesting the vegetables and cooking the seasonal local 
  cuisine with the host mother and stay with the local family.

Chugoku

Okayama Muslim Tourism Association Homepage

Okayama Muslim Tourism PR material

Okayama is very conveniently located just 1 hour from Kyoto and about 35 minutes from Hiroshima by Shinkansen. 
Visitors can enjoy beautiful nature by experiencing a wide variety of natural landscapes that change with the seasons, and numerous Onsen.
In addition, it is also famous as a fruit kingdom. 
Please come and taste seasonal fruits such as white peaches and muscat!

Chugoku

Okayama Prefecture Homepage

Okayama Prefecture Facebook

Okayama Prefecture Guide 1, Okayama Prefecture Guide 2, Map

San`in DMO is a joint organisation that is endeavouring to revitalize the tourism industry of Tottori and Shimane prefectures.

Chugoku

San`in Tourism Organization Homepage

San`in Tourism Organization Facebook

San`in Tourism Organization Intragram

Discover Another Japan

There are numerous beautiful spots and activities in Ehime！
We conduct various activities to advertise sightseeing spots to everyone in Japan and overseas. Especially for overseas customers, we have opened an official homepage of foreign languages and arranged staff who can speak English at the tourist counter of our souvenir shop. Please contact us by e-mail or call. 

Shikoku

Ehime Prefecture Homepage

Ehime Prefecture Facebook

Discover Ehime

Kochi Prefecture is located in the southern part of Shikoku, the smallest of Japan’s 4 main islands and which was selected by Lonely Planet as one of the Top 10 Regions to visit in 2022. With abundant and unspoiled nature, Kochi is the perfect place to immerse in nature and experience culture derived from it.
We provide free support (ex: materials, advices) to travel trade professionals.

Shikoku

Kochi Prefecture Homepage

Kochi Prefecture Facebook

Kochi Prefecture Instagram

VISIT KOCHI JAPAN

Uchiko town is located one-hour drive away from Matsuyama city and Dogo hot springs. A wonderful Kabuki theater, former residence of the town's wax magnates and traditional townhouses and mansions of wealthy merchants stand as they were in the 18th-century. Not only the townscape, you may enjoy a Japanese paper factory, big farmers market, hiking trails, pick-your -own fruits orchards and more!

*Uchiko-za Theatre will be closed from September in 2024 for about 4 years for conservation and repair work, including seismic reinforcement.

Shikoku

Uchiko Tourism Guide

Kitakyushu is situated in the northern area of Fukuoka prefecture in Kyushu Island. There are numerous must-see spots in our city: Kokura Castle, established in 1602; Kawachi Wisteria Garden, chosen as one of “Japan’s 31 Most Beautiful Places” by CNN America; Hiraodai, one of Japan’s three major karst formations; Mojiko Port along the Kanmon Strait; and Mt. Sarakura, with a panoramic night view.

Kyushu

City of Kitakyushu Homepage

Kitakyushu Guide 1, Kitakyushu Guide 2, Kitakyushu Guide 3, Kitakyushu Night View Map

Fukuoka is Japan’s historical gateway to Asia and the largest city on the Island of Kyushu. With its vibrant atmosphere, sophisticated infrastructure, beautiful natural scenery, and long history of diplomatic relations with Asia, it fascinates all who visit. In particular, enjoy delicious local food such as Hakata Ramen and the brand strawberry “AMAOU” with warm welcome.

Kyushu

Fukuoka Prefecture Homepage

Fukuoka Prefecture Facebook

Fukuoka Prefecture Instagram

Fukuoka Prefecture Guide, Kurume Guide, Yame Guide, Fukutsu Map, Fukuoka City

We are the Kitakyushu Convention Bureau, one of the divisions of the Kitakyushu Convention & Visitors Association, an affiliated organization of the City of Kitakyushu.
Our main job is to attract MICE such as academic conferences, conventions, and incentive travel, and to provide support for the MICE that we have attracted.

Kyushu

Kitakyushu Convention Bureau Homepage

https://www.linkedin.com/company/kitakyushu-convention-bureau

Kitakyushu Convention Bureau PR material

We are introducing tourist spots in Kurume, Fukuoka.

"Fruit picking"
Strawberries (Dec to May)
Grapes (Jul to Sep)
Pears (Aug to Sep)
Figs (Aug to Nov)
Persimmons (Oct to Dec)
We provide support for confirmation of the fee of fruit picking experience and reservation.

In addition, we introduce flower spots, restaurants, temples and shrines, events and festivals for planning travel products.

Kyushu

Kurume Bureau of Tourism & Int'l Exchange Homepage

Experience Kurume

Kurume City Facebook

Kurume City Instagram

Kurume Guide

The Kumamoto Prefectural Tourism Federation is an organization for tourism promotion, composed by various entrepreneurs or organizations such as tourism associations, hotels and restaurants. Kumamoto is located in the center of Kyushu, and full of exciting sightseeing spots, historical places, cultures and delicious cuisines. Please feel free to ask us if you have any questions about Kumamoto.

Kyushu

Kumamoto Prefecture Homepage

Kumamoto Prefecture Facebook

Kumamoto Guidebook

Kumamoto City is right in the middle of Kyushu.For this reason, it is very easy to access other important sightseeing spots in Kyushu.
Places like Kumamoto Castle and Suizenji Jojuen Garden allow visitors to feel the culture and history of Kumamoto.Kumamoto Castle is the symbol of the city and the quintessential sightseeing spot here, not to mention that it is one of Japan's 3 most famous castles.

Kyushu

Kumamoto City Homepage

Miyazaki Prefecture, in Southeastern Kyushu, is blessed with beautiful clear oceans, lush mountains, bright sunshine and warm-hearted local people. That same bountiful natural environment and people have passed down through the ages a wonderful traditional culture and a great repertoire of delicious food. Escape the stress of city life and let a trip to Miyazaki nourish your body, heart, and mind.

Kyushu

Miyazaki Prefecture Homepage

Miyazaki Travel Guide, Miyazaki Hanatabi Guidebook, Detox Trip Miyazaki

Sasebo is in Kushu, Nagasaki pref. It takes about two hours from Fukuoka airport, so it must be easy for visitors to come to our city. We have two main sightseeing spots in Sasebo.
The first one is Huis Ten Bosch, the theme park of European style. In the park where the flowers are full bloom and the illuminations are gorgeous all year round. And the second, Kujukushima,is one of the national parks of Japan. People can enjoy the view by taking sightseeing boat, kayak, and yacht.

Kyushu

Sasebo Convention & Visitors Association Homepage

Sasebo City Guide

Okinawa Convention & Visitors Bureau provides various types of support to visitors to Okinawa Prefecture as a destination marketing organization.
Okinawa, located between Japan`s mainland and Asia, has rich nature, beautiful ocean, white beaches, unique culture, delicious regional food, and warm welcoming people. Okinawa offers various things to suit all travelers’ needs that vary among tourists.

Okinawa

Okinawa CVB Homepage

OKINAWA GUIDE MAP (2023)