One of 4 main island of Japan. Located in the most north part. Hokkaido is famous for winter sports and tasty foods.

This historical city located in Tochigi-prefecture.After 12th century, Nikko town had been prospered by visitors to shrines and temples.In Meiji era, Nikko was opened to foreign travelers. Then became a international city as same as Yokohama.

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the largest megacity in the world. Located in the south part of Kanto district. More than 13million people are living in Tokyo.

Yokohama is near to Tokyo.About 30 minutes by train from Tokyo station. Second largest city in Japan.

Takayama is famous for festivals and historical sites in Japan. Two beautiful festivals called "Sanno-sai in Spring" and "Hachiman-sai in Autumn". Those two are called "Takayama matsuri".

Kanazawa (金沢) is a historic city in Ishikawa prefecture, Japan. Also called "Small-Kyoto".

3 stars in the Michelin Guide in 2009(17 three stars in Japan). Gokayama (五箇山) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in village within Nanto-city(南砺市) in Toyama prefecture. Listed in UNESCO World Heritage Site with Shikawa-go(白川郷) in 1995.

The capital of Nara era(710-784). Known as an terminal place of silk road and world heritage. Over 1,400 million tourists visits Nara. But most of them are day trip. So not many hotels in Nara. Shops around Nara-park are closed 8:00 PM.

Kyoto was the capital of Japan from 794 to 1868. Many historical temples, shrines and culture are still exist in this huge city. Some of those are listed in the cultural world heritage. Well known city as well as Tokyo, Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Osaka is the largest city of western Japan. In 16th century, this area was called "The Pantry of Japan". Osaka thrived as a harbor city and many warehouse was built in 18th century. More than 12 million people are working and living in Osaka now.

Most famous for the first city in history to be destroyed by a nuclear weapon in Second World War.

Fukuoka is famous for food in Fukuoka city and historic site in Kitakyushu.

Nagasaki is famous for one of 2 cities which has been atom-bombed in world war 2. And travelers can see charming historical views in Shianbashi, Maruyama and Abura-town.

Yakushima island (屋久島/やくしま) is a first world (natural) heritage in Japan. The feature of this island is primitive forest and unique climate by its geographical features. Beautifl island of moss and Japanese cedar.