THE COMPLETE DIRECTORY
47 prefectures.
47 ways in.
See where every prefecture sits, then search by region or what you love. Each guide includes a gateway, signature places, a starter itinerary, local things worth buying, and links for final planning.
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This schematic map preserves Japan's north–south and regional relationships. Select a tile to preview the prefecture, then open its complete guide.
47 prefectures
Hokkaido
wild landscapes, snow and seafood
Aomori
festivals, apples and dramatic coasts
Iwate
temples, folk craft and slow travel
Miyagi
island scenery, history and city food
Akita
onsen, samurai streets and winter culture
Yamagata
mountain temples, fruit and hot springs
Fukushima
castle towns, lakes and sake
Ibaraki
gardens, flowers and coastal escapes
Tochigi
UNESCO shrines, nature and ceramics
Gunma
onsen, mountains and silk heritage
Saitama
easy day trips, old towns and railway culture
Chiba
coasts, temples and family attractions
Tokyo
neighborhoods, design, food and pop culture
Kanagawa
harbor culture, temples and onsen
Niigata
rice, sake, snow and art
Toyama
alpine scenery, glass and seafood
Ishikawa
gardens, craft and refined food
Fukui
dinosaurs, temples and craftsmanship
Yamanashi
Mount Fuji, wine and lakes
Nagano
alpine hiking, temples and onsen
Gifu
mountain villages, cormorant fishing and craft
Shizuoka
Fuji views, tea and coastlines
Aichi
industrial design, castles and bold food
Mie
sacred sites, coast and pearls
Shiga
lake scenery, temples and pottery
Kyoto
temples, gardens, cuisine and living craft
Osaka
street food, nightlife and urban energy
Hyogo
harbor life, castles and onsen
Nara
ancient Japan, temples and quiet trails
Wakayama
pilgrimage, coast and spiritual retreats
Tottori
dunes, coast and uncrowded travel
Shimane
mythology, gardens and heritage
Okayama
gardens, art islands and denim
Hiroshima
history, islands and regional food
Yamaguchi
caves, samurai history and coast
Tokushima
dance, whirlpools and mountain valleys
Kagawa
art islands, gardens and udon
Ehime
cycling, castles and historic onsen
Kochi
rivers, markets and rugged coast
Fukuoka
food stalls, design and easy city breaks
Saga
ceramics, hot springs and balloons
Nagasaki
global history, islands and night views
Kumamoto
volcanoes, castles and countryside
Oita
onsen, contemporary art and coast
Miyazaki
mythology, surf and subtropical scenery
Kagoshima
volcanoes, islands and distinctive food
Okinawa
islands, Ryukyu culture and beaches