Discover Japan beyond the famous landmarks. Explore all 47 prefectures through eight regions, and find destinations that match your interests, travel style, and itinerary.
Whether you are planning your first trip or returning to discover more, Japan47 helps you explore the places, culture, and experiences that make each prefecture unique.
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Hokkaido
HokkaidoWhat Is Japan47?
Japan47 is your guide to exploring every prefecture in Japan, not just the destinations that appear in most travel itineraries.
Each prefecture has its own history, culture, landscapes, local food, festivals, and traditions. Japan47 introduces what makes each one special, helping you discover places that match your interests and travel goals.
Whether you are looking for famous landmarks or hidden local experiences, Japan47 makes it easier to understand where each prefecture is located and why it’s worth visiting.
How Japan47 Works
Japan47 is designed to help you logically explore Japan.
Start by choosing one of Japan’s eight regions. You can also use the interactive map to explore Japan visually. From there, you can open each prefecture to discover its highlights, local experiences, seasonal attractions, and travel ideas.
Every prefecture page introduces what makes each area unique and helps you understand where it is located in Japan. Whether you already have a destination in mind or are simply looking for inspiration, Japan47 makes it easier to discover places that match your interests.
There is no single “right” place to visit in Japan. Japan47 helps you discover the destinations that fit your own journey.
Why Explore Beyond the Major Cities?
Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka are excellent places to begin your journey, but they are only part of what Japan has to offer. Every region and prefecture has its own history, traditions, local cuisine, seasonal beauty, and unique experiences waiting to be discovered.
Traveling beyond the major cities allows you to experience a different side of Japan. From peaceful countryside villages and scenic coastlines to mountain landscapes and regional festivals, each destination offers something memorable.
Japan47 encourages you to look beyond the most famous attractions and discover the people, places, and stories that make every prefecture unique.
Regions of Japan
Hokkaido
Northern landscapes, national parks, winter sports, and seasonal beauty.
Tohoku
Traditional culture, seasonal festivals, scenic countryside, and natural beauty.
Kanto
Home to Tokyo and a blend of modern cities, historic sites, and coastal landscapes.
Chubu
Mountains, traditional towns, the Japanese Alps, and iconic views of Mount Fuji.
Kansai
Historic cities, cultural traditions, and many of Japan’s most famous landmarks.
Chugoku
Historic cities, coastal scenery, cultural heritage, and diverse regional experiences.
Shikoku
Pilgrimage routes, mountain landscapes, local traditions, and coastal beauty.
Kyushu & Okinawa
Volcanoes, hot springs, subtropical islands, and unique regional cultures.
Start Exploring Japan
Every journey begins with a single destination, but the best memories often come from places you never expected to visit.
Explore Japan by region or prefecture, discover destinations that match your interests, and experience the history, culture, nature, and local traditions that make each part of Japan unique.
Whether you are planning your first visit or your fifth, Japan47 is here to help you discover more of Japan—one prefecture at a time.