Japan's northern frontier — vast snowfields, volcanic hot springs, and rugged coastlines, plus some of the country's freshest seafood.

Six prefectures of rugged coastlines, hot spring towns, and vivid autumn color, where centuries-old festivals still light up the streets each summer.

Home to Tokyo and its surrounding prefectures — soaring cityscapes and historic shrines side by side, with mountains and hot springs just a short trip away.

Central Japan's mountainous heart — the Japan Alps, Mount Fuji, and historic castle towns set among soaring peaks and alpine valleys.

The ancient capitals of Kyoto and Nara, Osaka's vibrant food culture, and centuries of temples and shrines woven into everyday life.

Western Honshu's mix of peace memorials, the floating shrine of Miyajima, and the quiet San'in coastline along the Sea of Japan.

The smallest of Japan's four main islands — an 88-temple pilgrimage route, the swirling Naruto whirlpools, and deep mountain valleys like Iya.

Home to the volcanic hot spring towns of Beppu and Yufuin, the historic port city of Nagasaki, and the dramatic caldera of Aso, Kyushu is Japan's southernmost main island.

A subtropical archipelago stretching over 1,000 km, Okinawa offers turquoise seas, distinct Ryukyuan culture, and a unique history found nowhere else in Japan.