Regions of Japan
Explore Japan's diverse regions — from the bustling Kanto to the untamed beauty of Hokkaido
4 citiesKanto
Home to Tokyo — the world's largest metropolitan area — along with the ancient samurai capital of Kamakura, the sacred shrines of Nikko, and the hot springs of Hakone with views of Mount Fuji, Kanto is where Japan's ultra-modern present and feudal past coexist in a region of staggering scale and contrast.
3 citiesKansai
Japan's cultural heartland — where the ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara preserve 1,300 years of temples, shrines, and imperial heritage, while Osaka pulses with the nation's best street food, most vibrant nightlife, and a famously warm and outgoing personality.
3 citiesHokkaido
Japan's wild northern frontier — a vast island of dramatic landscapes where powder-perfect ski resorts, lavender fields stretching to the horizon, pristine national parks, and the freshest seafood in the country offer a Japan that feels like another world entirely.
4 citiesKyushu
Japan's subtropical southern island where active volcanoes, steaming hot springs, and lush green landscapes set the stage for a region rich in history, warm hospitality, and some of the country's most exciting food and drink traditions.
4 citiesChubu & Tohoku
Japan's mountainous heartland and rugged northern frontier — where the soaring Japanese Alps, UNESCO-listed thatched villages, ancient castle towns, and some of the country's most spectacular festivals offer an authentic Japan experience away from the well-trodden Tokyo-Kyoto corridor.