Destinations in Japan

Known for its snow festival, the city serves as the capital and executive center of Hokkaido.

Hiraizumi was once the home of the powerful Northern Fujiwara Clan and rivaled Kyoto as a city during the Heian Period.

Matsushima is famous for having one of the most scenic views in Japan and is located half an hour away from Sendai.

Nikko is famous for being the resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, and center for Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship.

The city of Ashikaga is home to the famous Ashikaga Flower Park.

Central Tokyo is the culmination of the Chiyoda, Minato, Bunkyo and Chuo wards of Tokyo.

Northern Tokyo is the area where Ueno Park, Asakusa, Ikebukuro, and Ryogoku can be found.

Western Tokyo is also known as the Tama Region and consists of 23 special wards.

Southern Tokyo is where Odaiba, Roppongi, Tokyo Midtown, Shinbashi, Tokyo Tower, and Shinagawa can be found.

Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan and is located 30 minutes away from Tokyo by train.

Kamakura was the former political center of Japan and is a coastal town in the Kanagawa Prefecture.

Hakone has hot springs, beautiful nature, Lake Ashi, and amazing views of Mount Fuji in the distance.

Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan and has been worshipped as a sacred mountain. The perfect cone shape of the mountain is iconic of Japan.

Matsumoto is best known for being home to one of the most beautiful original castles, Matsumoto Castle.

Nagano city is the capital of Nagano Prefecture and is known for hosting the 1998 Winter Olympic Games.

Takayama is located in the northern mountainous region of Gifu Prefecture. The city is known for their traditional structures in Old Town and festivals.

Shirakawa-go is UNESCO World Heritage Site and is best known for their Gassho style houses.

Kanazawa has many historical attractions and the 21st Century Museum, but the city is known for the Kenrokuen. It is one of the three best landscape gardens in Japan.

Kyoto was the former capital of Japan and is an important cultural and traditional center in the nation.

Nara is well known for all the wild deer roaming around the city, along with the deep cultural and religious background of Japan.

Osaka is the second largest metropolitan area in Japan and economic powerhouse of the Kansai Region.

Kobe is the capital city of Hyogo Prefecture and was an important port city during the Edo Period.

Koyasan is the center for an important Buddhist sect known as Shingon Buddhism. It is located on the forest covered mountain top of Mount Koya.

Himeji is located in the southwestern part of Hyogo Prefecture and is known for Himeji Castle.

Matsue is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture and is home to one of the twelve original castles in Japan.

Hiroshima is the capital city of the Hiroshima Prefecture located on the western region of Japan’s main island Honshu.

Miyajima Island is located one hour away from Hiroshima by ferry. It is mostly known for the torii gate that gives the illusion of floating on the water during high tide.

Kurashiki is best known for its Edo Period canal district especially the section called Bikan Chiku.

An Island situated in the Seto Inland Sea featuring varies art museums and venues located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan.

The most populated city and capital of Kagawa Prefecture also known as the smallest prefecture in Japan.

The largest city and capital of Nagasaki Prefecture located on Kyushu Island.

A city known for its hot spring locations as well as the hells of Beppu located in Oita Prefecture, Japan.

A town famous for its associating with mythological sites from Shinto legends located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.