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About Japan
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Destinations
Hokkaido
Sapporo / Hakodate / Asahikawa / Obihiro / Kushiro / Rishiri / Okushiri / Abashiri
Japan’s northernmost island and an outdoor lover’s paradise
Akita
Kakunodate / Tazawa / Nyuto Onsen
Relax among mountains and lakes in summer, or be dazzled by the winter snow while enjoying unique, northern cuisine.
Iwate
Morioka / Hiraizumi / Tono
Stunning in all four seasons, Iwate is full of opportunities to enjoy great food and festivals, as well as magnificent scenery.
Tohoku
Yamagata Prefecture / Fukushima Prefecture / Aomori Prefecture
Sceneries, history, cuisine, skiing and hiking... enjoy a trip that will rejuvenate your soul.
Niigata
Sado-ga-shima / Naeba / Myoko Kogen / Echigo-yuzawa-Onsen
The land of snow, hot springs and fine sake
Chiba
Narita / Tokyo Disneyland
The gateway to Japan. Packed with great spots for sightseeing where are easily accessible from the capital.
Tokyo
Shinjuku / Akihabara / Asakusa
Japan’s capital and the world’s most populous metropolis
Mie
Kii Peninsula / Ise
Most sacred shrine, Excellent pearls, and Samurai theme park. Touch the tradition and history.
Kyoto
Arashiyama / Gion / Kurama
The traditional and cultural heart of Japan
Osaka
Umeda / Namba / Shin-Sekai
One of Japan’s major cities and home of good eating
Fukui
Fukui / Echizen-Ono
Sample seafood delicacies such as Echizen crab and puffer fish, as you soak yourself in the history of Fukui’s many heritage sites.
Hyogo
Kobe / Toyooka / Himeji / Kinosaki
Enjoy tradition, modernity, sightseeing spots and culinary delights
San'in
Shimane Prefecture / Tottori Prefecture
Tokushima
Iya Valley / Tsurugi-san
Hidden springs and fantastic scenery amid pristine natural surroundings.
Kochi
Shimanto City / Ashizuri-misaki
Combining unspoiled natural beauty with a tropical climate
Hiroshima
Miyajima / Iwakuni / Tomo-no-ura / Onomichi
Steeped in history and a symbol of peace the world over
Ehime
Uwajima / Matsuyama / Ishizuchi-san
Fresh fruit and fish. Tour some of the castle, explore the history.
Fukuoka
Fukuoka / Dazaifu
Many sights to see and delicious cuisine. Fukuoka leaves you satisfied every time.
Saga
Karatsu / Imari / Arita
Experience breath-taking natural scenery and traditional crafts. A trip with delighting surprises around every corner.
Kumamoto
Kumamoto / Aso-san / Kurokawa-Onsen
Surround yourself with nature and taste gourmet flavors you will find nowhere else.
Kagoshima
Kirisima-Yaku National Park / Satsuma Peninsula / Amami Islands
The home of historic heroes and a living volcanic landscape. Toast with delicious shochu and sample the unique Kagoshima cuisine.
Okinawa
Osumi Island / Miyako Island / Yaeyama Islands
Japan’s tropical side offering a unique culture and history
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More fun
San'in
Shimane & Tottori
You've seen other part of Japan.
Now, come see where it all started
Recommended Spots
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Tata Lunch
Tottori’s Hino District has a long and storied history with tatara, the traditional Japanese furnace used to smelt iron and...
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The Sand Museum
Tottori is famous for its sand dunes, a natural wonder which took form over the course of a hundred thousand years. At the Sa...
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Daisen
Considered by locals as the Mount Fuji of the west, Tottori’s Mount Daisen is the tallest peak in Japan’s Chugoku region ...
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Tottori Wagyu
It’s no secret that Japanese beef (wagyu in Japanese), with its rich flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, is considered a...
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The Oki Islands
While there’s no shortage of sights to see on Japan’s mainland, its offshore islands offer a world of wonders all their o...
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Shinji-ko Shicchin
Shimane’s Lake Shinji is notable for being a brackish water lake, where freshwater mixes with seawater from the Sea of Japa...
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Izumo Soba
Soba, or buckwheat noodles, long a staple of the Japanese diet, has found increasing popularity abroad in recent years thanks...
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Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine
Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007, Iwami Ginzan was Japan’s largest silver mine. Producing silver of prist...
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Tamatsukuri Hot Springs
Just a stone’s throw from Matsue and the shores of Lake Shinji you’ll find Tamatsukuri Onsen, a primeval spot home to one...
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Lake Shinji
Shimane’s Lake Shinji is sure to make a striking first impression on any traveler. Until mere moments before you touch down...
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Izumo Taisha
Japan doesn’t lack for shrines, but perhaps none can claim to be as ancient and sacred as Shimane’s Izumo Taisha. Appeari...
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Matsue Castle
Among Japan’s many castle town, Matsue is surely among those most indelibly connected to its past. Matsue Castle sits might...
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Horikawa Pleasure Boat
Located on the shore of Lake Shinji with numerous moats and canals running through the city center, Matsue has long been desc...
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Yuushien
On the island of Daikon-shima in the middle of Shimane’s Lake Nakaumi, you’ll find Yuushien, an exquisite and enchanting ...
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Sakaiminato Fish Market
Seafood lovers travel from far and wide to visit Tottori’s Sakaiminato Fish Market, and with good reason—the locally caug...
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Ohirasan Konpira-in
If you’ve visited one of Japan’s many shrines or temples, you’ve almost certainly seen—if not purchased for yourself...
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Misasa Onsen
Alongside a babbling brook at the foot of Tottori’s Mount Mitoku lies Misasa Onsen, a charming hot spring resort town whose...
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Mount Mitoku
Few places in Japan will bring you as close to the ancient gods and the natural world as Tottori’s Mount Mitoku—provided ...
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Kurayoshi White Wall District
Nestled along the Tamagawa River in the city of Kurayoshi, you’ll find a charming district that looks like it was lifted st...
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The Tottori Sand Dunes
If sweeping desert vistas aren’t something you associate with Japan, that’s because you’ve never seen the Tottori Sand ...
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San'in Area Map
