Hokkaido
Sapporo, Furano, Niseko
Wide landscapes, flower fields, winter onsen, and northern food culture.
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Destinations
Browse Japan by region, prefecture, city, onsen town, and travel style.
Explore Japan by Map
Click a region to jump to local travel ideas. Region names are shown in English only.
Regions
Tohoku
Aomori, Sendai, Akita
Quiet hot springs, seasonal festivals, snow country, and deep local traditions.
Kanto
Tokyo, Hakone, Kamakura
Easy escapes from Tokyo, coastal towns, temples, and classic onsen stays.
Chubu
Takayama, Kanazawa, Nagano
Historic towns, mountain villages, seafood markets, and alpine scenery.
Kansai
Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama
Old capitals, onsen towns, food streets, temples, and craft culture.
Chugoku
Kurashiki, Hiroshima, Naoshima
Setouchi islands, art trips, old merchant towns, and calm sea views.
Shikoku
Takamatsu, Matsuyama, Kochi
Gardens, pilgrimage routes, udon culture, castles, and small coastal cities.
Kyushu & Okinawa
Fukuoka, Beppu, Nagasaki
Hot springs, island air, volcanic scenery, cafes, and warm local food.
Prefectures
A complete 47-prefecture index for future CMS expansion.
Hokkaido
Aomori
Iwate
Miyagi
Akita
Yamagata
Fukushima
Ibaraki
Tochigi
Gunma
Saitama
Chiba
Tokyo
Kanagawa
Niigata
Toyama
Ishikawa
Fukui
Yamanashi
Nagano
Gifu
Shizuoka
Aichi
Mie
Shiga
Kyoto
Osaka
Hyogo
Nara
Wakayama
Tottori
Shimane
Okayama
Hiroshima
Yamaguchi
Tokushima
Kagawa
Ehime
Kochi
Fukuoka
Saga
Nagasaki
Oita
Kumamoto
Miyazaki
Kagoshima
Okinawa
Published Travel Articles
Shikoku
Naoshima Day Trip from Okayama: A Realistic One-Day Itinerary
Naoshima is famous for contemporary art, but planning a day trip there can feel surprisingly complicated. The island itself is small. The tricky part…
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Chugoku
One Day in Okayama: Castle, Korakuen & Kibitsu Shrine
Explore Okayama in one day with a car-free itinerary covering Korakuen Garden, Okayama Castle, local demi-katsudon, and Kibitsu Shrine.
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Chugoku
Onomichi One-Day Itinerary: Ropeway, Hillside Walks, Ramen & Local Shops
Explore Onomichi in one day with Senkoji Ropeway, hillside walks, Cat Alley, local ramen, shopping, coffee and a short ferry ride.
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Chugoku
Kurashiki Day Trip from Osaka: Canals, Old Streets & Local Food
Plan a Kurashiki day trip from Osaka with this practical one-day itinerary covering the Bikan Historical Quarter, river boat ride, local food, art and historic streets.
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Hyogo
Kinosaki Onsen from Osaka: Day Trip or Overnight?
Plan your Kinosaki Onsen trip from Osaka with train costs, public bath tips, Tajima beef, ryokan recommendations, and realistic day-trip and overnight itineraries.
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Shiga
Omi Hachiman Day Trip from Osaka: Canals, Merchant Streets, Omi Beef & La Collina
Explore Omi Hachiman on an easy day trip from Osaka, with historic canals, merchant streets, Mt. Hachiman, Omi beef and La Collina.
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