🌟 What to Find
Japan has something incredible for every traveler
Power Spots
Sacred shrines, spiritual mountains, and energy-filled sanctuaries selected for transformative experiences.
Shrines & Temples
From ancient wooden halls to torii-lined paths — Japan's spiritual architecture spans 1,500 years.
Festivals
Nebuta, Gion Matsuri, Awa Odori — immerse yourself in Japan's vibrant traditional celebrations.
Seasonal Beauty
Cherry blossoms in spring, fireworks in summer, crimson foliage in autumn, snow in winter.
🗾 Explore by Region
Japan is divided into 8 main regions — each with its own distinct culture and landscapes
Hokkaido
1 prefecturesTohoku
6 prefecturesAomori
Home of the spectacular Nebuta Festival, the cherry blossoms of Hirosa…
Explore →Iwate
Land of Kenji Miyazawa. Famous for the World Heritage Golden Hall of C…
Explore →Miyagi
Centered on the "forest city" of Sendai, with Matsushima (one of the T…
Explore →Akita
Celebrated for the Kanto Festival and the milky-white Nyuto Onsen hot …
Explore →Yamagata
A treasure trove of Yamadera temple, Zao ski resort, and the fertile S…
Explore →Fukushima
Tsurugajo Castle in Aizu-Wakamatsu alongside Mt. Bandai and Lake Inawa…
Explore →Kanto
7 prefecturesIbaraki
Known for Kairakuen Garden's plum blossoms, Mt. Tsukuba, and fresh sea…
Explore →Tochigi
Home of Nikko Toshogu Shrine (World Heritage), Nasu Highlands, and pop…
Explore →Gunma
Hot spring heaven with the famed spas of Kusatsu, Ikaho, and Shima. Do…
Explore →Saitama
Kawagoe's 'Little Edo' old townscape and the shibazakura moss phlox of…
Explore →Chiba
The Boso Peninsula beaches, Mt. Nokogiri, and Naritasan Shinshoji Temp…
Explore →Tokyo
One of the world's great cities. Asakusa, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Odaiba — …
Explore →Kanagawa
Yokohama Chinatown, Kamakura's Great Buddha, and Enoshima are all here…
Explore →Chubu
9 prefecturesNiigata
Japan's top rice-producing region and birthplace of Koshihikari rice. …
Explore →Toyama
The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and the jewel of Toyama Bay — the daz…
Explore →Ishikawa
Cultural heart of the Japan Sea coast, home to Kenroku-en Garden and t…
Explore →Fukui
The Dinosaur Museum and the dramatic cliffs of Tojinbo are crowd favor…
Explore →Yamanashi
Gateway to Mt. Fuji, and a leading producer of grapes, peaches, and wi…
Explore →Nagano
The Japanese Alps, Zenkoji Temple, Kamikochi, and Matsumoto Castle con…
Explore →Gifu
The gassho-zukuri farmhouses of Shirakawa-go (World Heritage), the his…
Explore →Shizuoka
A tourism powerhouse with Mt. Fuji, the Izu Peninsula, and Lake Hamana…
Explore →Aichi
Nagoya Castle and Atsuta Shrine, plus beaches on the Chita Peninsula. …
Explore →Kansai
7 prefecturesMie
Ise Jingu Shrine and the ama diving culture of Toba and Shima. A food …
Explore →Shiga
Centered on Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake, with Enryakuji Temple on …
Explore →Kyoto
The ancient capital of Japan. Kinkakuji, Arashiyama, Gion, and 1,200 y…
Explore →Osaka
Dotonbori's food scene and Osaka Castle, plus Universal Studios Japan.…
Explore →Hyogo
Himeji Castle (World Heritage), the cosmopolitan charm of Kobe, and Ar…
Explore →Nara
The Great Buddha of Todaiji and the deer of Nara Park are world-famous…
Explore →Wakayama
The sacred precincts of Koyasan and the Kumano Kodo pilgrimage trail (…
Explore →Chugoku
5 prefecturesTottori
Japan's largest sand dunes at the Tottori Sand Dunes and the relaxing …
Explore →Shimane
The land of the gods — Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine and Iwami Ginzan Silv…
Explore →Okayama
Korakuen Garden (one of Japan's Three Great Gardens) and Kurashiki's B…
Explore →Hiroshima
The Atomic Bomb Dome and Itsukushima Shrine (both World Heritage) stan…
Explore →Yamaguchi
Tsunoshima Bridge, the Hagi castle town, and Akiyoshido Cave enchant v…
Explore →Shikoku
4 prefecturesTokushima
The exuberant Awa Odori dance festival, the Otsuka Museum of Art, and …
Explore →Kagawa
The home of Sanuki udon noodles and the art island of Naoshima. Kotohi…
Explore →Ehime
Dogo Onsen (Japan's oldest hot spring), Matsuyama Castle, and the Shim…
Explore →Kochi
Birthplace of Sakamoto Ryoma, with the majestic Shimanto River, Cape M…
Explore →Kyushu
7 prefecturesFukuoka
Kyushu's gateway city, centered on vibrant Hakata. Famed for its yatai…
Explore →Saga
The birthplace of Arita and Imari porcelain. Yoshinogari Historical Pa…
Explore →Nagasaki
An exotic port city where East meets West. Famous for Gunkanjima (Hash…
Explore →Kumamoto
Home to the majestic Mt. Aso — one of the world's largest calderas — a…
Explore →Oita
Japan's top onsen prefecture. Experience the ultimate hot spring tour …
Explore →Miyazaki
A sun-drenched southern paradise where mythology and nature intertwine…
Explore →Kagoshima
The land of fire, dominated by the active Sakurajima volcano. Home to …
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