Hokkaido
Sapporo, Furano, Niseko
Wide landscapes, flower fields, winter onsen, and northern food culture.
Local Steps Japan
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, Nara, Kobe
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
Osaka
Osaka at Night: Where to Go Beyond Dotonbori
Dotonbori is bright, loud, and worth seeing at least once. The giant signs, canal reflections, and crowds are part of the classic Osaka experience.…
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Osaka
Osaka on a Rainy Day: A Full-Day Indoor Itinerary
Discover Osaka without letting the rain ruin your plans. This mostly indoor one-day itinerary connects local history, art, food, covered shopping streets, and an English-friendly comedy show.
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Itineraries
One-Day Osaka Food Itinerary: What and Where to Eat
Spend one day eating through Osaka’s local neighborhoods, from Kizu Market and kitsune udon in Semba to Tsuruhashi snacks, yakiniku and optional drinks in Ura-Tenma.
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Osaka
5-Day Osaka and Kansai Itinerary for Repeat Visitors
Use Osaka as a base for five days of local neighborhoods and easy Kansai day trips. This repeat-visitor itinerary covers Tenma, Sakai, Kobe, Nara, Uji and Fushimi with practical schedules, food stops and transport tips.
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Osaka
One-Day Osaka Itinerary: A Local Route Beyond the Tourist Spots
Explore Osaka Tenmangu, Tenjinbashisuji, Nakazakicho and Ura-Tenma on a relaxed one-day walking route beyond the usual tourist spots.
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Osaka
Osaka Travel Budget: How Much Does a 3-Day Trip Cost?
Plan a realistic 3-day Osaka travel budget with estimated costs for accommodation, local food, transportation, attractions and airport access.
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