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Japan consists of eight regions. Each with their own unique flavors that together make up a captivating country.

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Manazuru

Manazuru

Stop for a relaxing break in the coastal town of Manazuru during your trip to Kanagawa Prefecture.

Kyushu Natural Animal Park African Safari

Home to over 1,400 animals representing approximately 70 species, everyone will have a chance to spot some of their favorite animals.

Tenryu-ji Temple

A UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its beautiful gardens and exquisite architecture.

Top 10 Cultural Experiences in Japan

Discover the Different Regions of Japan

Gokayama village in Toyama prefecture, Chubu region

Chubu

Most tourists will only glimpse the region as a blur through a bullet train window; Chubu, though, deserves your attention.

A camel looking out over the Tottori sand dunes

Chugoku

Bordered by the more famous regions of Kansai and Kyushu is one of Japan’s most beautiful gardens, the country’s oldest shrine and ever-changing sand dunes.

Hokkaido Asahikawa City

Hokkaido

It's a whole new world on the northern island of Hokkaido.

Illuminated autumn leaves at Kiyomizudera temple in Kyoto, Kansai

Kansai

For centuries, Kansai has been the cultural heartland of Japan.

Kanto Region

Kanto

Most people will come to Kanto for Tokyo but the region has other talents that are well worth setting aside some time to explore.

Kyushu's Mount Aso, Kyushu Japan

Kyushu

Kyushu is one of Japan’s four main islands and by far it’s most underrated.

Shisa and Okinawa

Okinawa

Discover white sandy beaches, crystal blue waters, wild jungles, and centuries of unique native traditions.

OnomichiKurushima kaikyo bridge in Ehime, Japan.

Shikoku

Shikoku, the smallest of Japan's five main islands, is a hidden gem of history and spirituality.

Tohoku

Japan's most poetic landscape.

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