Welcome to our destinations page. Japan is a fascinating and diverse country, from the soaring Japanese Alps to the modern high rises. It's a land where Kyushu Island, with its volcanic, moon like terrain, can exist alongside Hokkaido's lush, rolling hills and open pastures. A land where temperatures can fluctuate from -30 degrees in the depths of a Hokkaido winter to +40 degrees in the midst of a Kyushu summer. It's a land where each region has its own distinctive culture, landscape, and character. Come see, savor, and experience for yourself the never ending list of attractions that Japan has to offer.
The map is divided into 8 main regions. To start, just click on the map and see where your journey takes you.
Hokkaido
Sapporo
Known for its snow festival, the city serves as the capital and executive center of Hokkaido.
Tohoku | Iwate Prefecture
Hiraizumi
Hiraizumi was once the home of the powerful Northern Fujiwara Clan and rivaled Kyoto as a city during the Heian Period.
Tohoku | Miyagi Prefecture
Matsushima
Matsushima is famous for having one of the most scenic views in Japan and is located half an hour away from Sendai.
Kanto | Tochigi Prefecture
Nikko
Nikko is famous for being the resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate, and center for Shinto and Buddhist mountain worship.
Kanto | Tochigi Prefecture
Ashikaga
The city of Ashikaga is home to the famous Ashikaga Flower Park.
Kanto | Tokyo
Central Tokyo
Central Tokyo is the culmination of the Chiyoda, Minato, Bunkyo and Chuo wards of Tokyo.
Kanto | Tokyo
Northern Tokyo
Northern Tokyo is the area where Ueno Park, Asakusa, Ikebukuro, and Ryogoku can be found.
Kanto | Tokyo
Western Tokyo
Western Tokyo is also known as the Tama Region and consists of 23 special wards.
Kanto | Tokyo
Southern Tokyo
Southern Tokyo is where Odaiba, Roppongi, Tokyo Midtown, Shinbashi, Tokyo Tower, and Shinagawa can be found.
Kanto | Kanagawa Prefecture
Yokohama
Yokohama is the second largest city in Japan and is located 30 minutes away from Tokyo by train.
Kanto | Kanagawa Prefecture
Kamakura
Kamakura was the former political center of Japan and is a coastal town in the Kanagawa Prefecture.
Kanto | Kanagawa Prefecture
Hakone
Hakone has hot springs, beautiful nature, Lake Ashi, and amazing views of Mount Fuji in the distance.
Chubu | Yamanashi Prefecture
Mt Fuji
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.
Chubu | Nagano Prefecture
Matsumoto
Matsumoto is best known for being home to one of the most beautiful original castles, Matsumoto Castle.
Chubu | Nagano Prefecture
Nagano City
Nagano city is the capital of Nagano Prefecture and is known for hosting the 1998 Winter Olympic Games.
Chubu | Gifu Prefecture
Takayama
Takayama is located in the northern mountainous region of Gifu Prefecture. The city is known for their traditional structures in Old Town and festivals.
Chubu | Gifu Prefecture
Shirakawa-go
Shirakawa-go is UNESCO World Heritage Site and is best known for their Gassho style houses.
Chubu | Ishikawa Prefecture
Kanazawa
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.
Kansai | Kyoto Prefecture
Kyoto City
Kyoto was the former capital of Japan and is an important cultural and traditional center in the nation.
Kansai | Nara Prefecture
Nara City
Nara is well known for all the wild deer roaming around the city, along with the deep cultural and religious background of Japan.
Kansai | Osaka Prefecture
Osaka City
Osaka is the second largest metropolitan area in Japan and economic powerhouse of the Kansai Region.
Kansai | Hyogo Prefecture
Kobe
Kobe is the capital city of Hyogo Prefecture and was an important port city during the Edo Period.
Kansai | Wakayama Prefecture
Mt Koya (Koyasan)
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.
Kansai | Hyogo Prefecture
Himeji
Himeji is located in the southwestern part of Hyogo Prefecture and is known for Himeji Castle.
Chugoku | Shimane Prefecture
Matsue
Matsue is the capital city of Shimane Prefecture and is home to one of the twelve original castles in Japan.
Chugoku | Hiroshima Prefecture
Hiroshima City
Hiroshima is the capital city of the Hiroshima Prefecture located on the western region of Japan’s main island Honshu.
Chugoku | Hiroshima Prefecture
Miyajima Island
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.
Chugoku | Okayama Prefecture
Kurashiki
Kurashiki is best known for its Edo Period canal district especially the section called Bikan Chiku.
Shikoku | Kagawa Prefecture
Naoshima Island
An Island situated in the Seto Inland Sea featuring varies art museums and venues located in Kagawa Prefecture, Japan.
Shikoku | Kagawa Prefecture
Takamatsu
The most populated city and capital of Kagawa Prefecture also known as the smallest prefecture in Japan.
Kyushu | Nagasaki Prefecture
Nagasaki
The largest city and capital of Nagasaki Prefecture located on Kyushu Island.
Kyushu | Oita Prefecture
Beppu
A city known for its hot spring locations as well as the hells of Beppu located in Oita Prefecture, Japan.
Kyushu | Miyazaki Prefecture
Takachiho
A town famous for its associating with mythological sites from Shinto legends located in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.