JAPAN TRAVEL MAP

Tourist Areas in Japan

kanto - is the east coast area, densely populated, where there are famous tourist destinations

• Tokyo - Capital of Japan
• Nikko - Beautiful red leaf viewing and cultural heritage
• Yokohama - Port City
• Kamakura - Small city of big history
• Hakone - National Park, overlooking Fuji
• Hitachi Park - Flower paradise

KANSAI - is the west bank, also known as KINKI, has been the center of political culture of Japan for many centuries

• Osaka - The heart of Kansai, Japan's second largest city
• Kyoto - The ancient capital of Japan for more than 1000 years
• Nara - The capital of Japan, famous as the city of deer
• Himeji - The place with the most beautiful old castle
• Kobe - The port city, famous for its scrumptious beef

CHUBU - is the central part, there are many mountains, mineral springs, beautiful natural scenery

• Mount Fuji and Five Lakes - Symbol of Japan, beautiful view
• Takayama - The most beautiful ancient city
• Habuka - Famous for its ski area
• Ashikaga - The place is considered the wisteria paradise
• Kawazu - Where cherry blossoms bloom early
• Shizuoka - Capital of Chubu, view Mount Fuji
• Nagano - Famous for its sacred temple
• Yamanashi - Fruit Kingdom
• Nagoya - Japan's 3rd economic center
• Kanazawa - City of culture and history

CHUGOKU

• Hiroshima - famous city and capital of Chugoku

HOKKAIDO - A northern island with flower farms, hot springs, and snow-covered regions

• Sapporo - Capital of Hokkaido
• Furano - Famous for its immense lavender fields
• Niseko - There are famous winter resorts

TOHOKU - means "Northeastern region" The characteristic terrain of the Tokoku region is rugged mountains, deep valleys, and rushing rivers

• Hiraizumi - Where there are many ancient Buddhist temples
• Shimokita - where hot springs are located

SHIKOKU - meaning "four provinces" has 88 sacred shrines

• Matsuyama, famous for its Dogo Onsen hot spring.

KYUSHU - Japan's third largest island

Located in the southwestern region, Kyushu is Japan's third largest island. Kyushu's warm climate makes it ideal for agricultural activities and the region's specialty is fresh seasonal vegetables.