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Explore Japan Region by Region

From icy Hokkaidō to tropical Okinawa—browse prefectures, seasons, and trip-ready ideas with calm, editorial clarity.

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Regions of Japan

Nine macro regions, forty-seven prefectures—tap a card to open detailed guides and prefecture maps.

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Hokkaidō

1 prefectures

Hokkaidō

Volcanic peaks, powder snow, dairy country, and wide open horizons—Japan’s wild northern frontier.

Peak seasons · Winter for skiingSapporoNiseko
Tōhoku

6 prefectures

Tōhoku

Deep snow, deep history, and welcoming regional cities along Honshū’s northern coast.

Peak seasons · Spring for cherry blossomsSendaiAomori
Kantō

7 prefectures

Kantō

Tokyo’s megacity energy, historic Kamakura, Nikkō’s UNESCO shrines, and easy day trips by train.

Peak seasons · Spring and autumn for mild weather and seasonal color.TokyoYokohama
Chūbu

9 prefectures

Chūbu

The Japan Alps, artisan craft towns, and coast-to-mountain contrasts in the country’s center.

Peak seasons · Summer hikingNagoyaTakayama
Kansai

7 prefectures

Kansai

Japan’s classical heartland—temples, tea houses, comedy culture, and bold urban food scenes.

Peak seasons · March–May and October–November for walking weather.KyotoOsaka
Chūgoku

5 prefectures

Chūgoku

Powerful history, limestone coasts, and refined small cities between Osaka and Kyūshū.

Peak seasons · Spring cherry blossomsHiroshimaMiyajima
Shikoku

4 prefectures

Shikoku

Japan’s smallest main island—pilgrim trails, citrus coasts, and rapids to raft.

Peak seasons · Spring for blossoms along the pilgrimageTakamatsuMatsuyama
Kyūshū

7 prefectures

Kyūshū

Volcanoes, onsen towns, wartime history, and punchy regional food culture.

Peak seasons · Spring flowers in KumamotoFukuokaNagasaki
Okinawa

1 prefectures

Okinawa

Tropical reefs, Ryūkyū kingdom heritage, and a pace distinct from mainland Japan.

Peak seasons · Late spring to early summer for beach calmNahaIshigaki

Featured prefectures

Hand-picked highlights across the archipelago—ideal first stops for planners.

Hokkaidō
Popularwinter · summer

Hokkaidō

Sapporo, powder snow, wildlife, and wide open nature.

Hokkaidō cultural landmarksScenic viewpoints & nature loops
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Aomori
Popularspring · summer

Aomori

Nebuta Festival, apples, and Hirosaki Castle sakura.

Aomori cultural landmarksScenic viewpoints & nature loops
#Popular#Culture#Food#Bestinspring
Miyagi
Popularspring · autumn

Miyagi

Sendai beef tongue, Matsushima Bay, and Date Masamune history.

Miyagi cultural landmarksScenic viewpoints & nature loops
#Popular#Culture#Food#Bestinspring
Yamagata
Popularwinter · autumn

Yamagata

Yamadera temple climb and Ginzan Onsen silver mine town.

Yamagata cultural landmarksScenic viewpoints & nature loops
#Popular#Culture#Food#Bestinwinter
Tokyo
Popularspring · autumn

Tokyo

World-class dining, neon nights, museums, and layered neighborhoods.

Tokyo cultural landmarksScenic viewpoints & nature loops
#Popular#Culture#Food#Bestinspring
Kanagawa
Popularspring · summer

Kanagawa

Yokohama Bay, Kamakura’s Great Buddha, and Hakone onsen views.

Kanagawa cultural landmarksScenic viewpoints & nature loops
#Popular#Culture#Food#Bestinspring

Popular cities snapshot

Horizontal drift through photogenic prefectures—save cards for later on detail pages.

Aomori
Trending
Aomori
Nebuta Festival, apples, and Hirosaki Castle sakura.
Chiba
Trending
Chiba
Narita Airport access, Disneyland, and Kujūkuri beach drives.
Hokkaidō
Trending
Hokkaidō
Sapporo, powder snow, wildlife, and wide open nature.
Kanagawa
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Kanagawa
Yokohama Bay, Kamakura’s Great Buddha, and Hakone onsen views.
Miyagi
Trending
Miyagi
Sendai beef tongue, Matsushima Bay, and Date Masamune history.
Nagano
Trending
Nagano
Snow monkeys, mountain temples, and 1998 Olympic peaks.
Tochigi
Trending
Tochigi
Nikko UNESCO shrines, waterfalls, and volcano vistas.
Tokyo
Trending
Tokyo
World-class dining, neon nights, museums, and layered neighborhoods.

Seasonal travel highlights

Align your trip timing with nature, festivals, and lighter crowds.

Cherry blossoms in Kanto
spring

Cherry blossoms in Kanto

Late March through early April brings park picnics, river walks, and illuminated night blooms around Tokyo and beyond.

SakuraParksPhotography
Alpine escapes in Chūbu
summer

Alpine escapes in Chūbu

Cool mountain air, hiking trails, and festival energy make the Japan Alps a summer favorite.

HikingFestivalsNature
Temple gardens in Kansai
autumn

Temple gardens in Kansai

Kyoto, Nara, and Wakayama glow with maple color—plan mornings for crisp light and quieter paths.

TemplesFall foliageCulture
Snow & onsen in Tōhoku
winter

Snow & onsen in Tōhoku

Heavy snowfall, rotenburo hot springs, and winter festivals deliver a classic northern Japan experience.

OnsenSnowWinter festivals

Editor’s picks — landmarks

Deep links into prefecture pages for full transport and itinerary context.

Sensō-ji Temple
Temple
Sensō-ji Temple

Tokyo’s spiritual heart in Asakusa—massive lantern, markets, and sunrise calm.

Fushimi Inari
Shrine
Fushimi Inari

Thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up Mount Inari.

Peace Memorial Park
History
Peace Memorial Park

Reflective spaces, museums, and the Atomic Bomb Dome UNESCO site.

Historic villages
World heritage
Historic villages

Gasshō-style farmhouses and mountain scenery in the Japanese Alps.