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Hokkaido Region

Hokkaido Prefecture

・Asahiyama Zoo
・Biei Shirogane Blue Pond
・Tanukikoji Shopping Street
・Sapporo Clock Tower
・Mount Hakodate Observation Deck

Top things to do in Hokkaido: 52 Best Things to Do in Hokkaido
Best time to visit Hokkaido: When Is the Best Time to Visit Hokkaido? Weather and Climate by Month

Tohoku Region

Aomori Prefecture

・Hasshoku Center
・Hirosaki Castle
・Nebuta Museum WA RASSE
・Aomori Prefecture Tourist Center ASPAM
・Hirosaki Park

Travel guide for Aomori: Aomori 3-Day Itinerary: Art, Culture, and Awe-Inspiring Nature in Honshu’s Northernmost Prefecture

Iwate Prefecture

・Chuson-ji Temple
・Koiwai Farm
・Ryusendo Cave
・Genbikei Gorge
・Geibikei Gorge

Travel guide for Hiraizumi in Iwate: 2-Day Hiraizumi Journey: Explore the Historic Heart of Northern Japan
Top things to do in Morioka in Iwate: Recommended by the New York Times! Unveiling the Charms of Morioka City and Iwate Prefecture

Akita Prefecture

・Statue of Tatsuko
・Nemu no Oka (Kisakata Roadside Station)
・Roadside Station Akita Port
・Tsurunoyu Onsen
・Akita Furusato Village

Travel guide for Akita: Akita 4-Day Itinerary: Samurai Streets, Milky Hot Springs, and Godzilla Rocks
About Nyuto Onsen, which Tsurunoyu is a part of: Nyuto Onsen - Akita's Hidden Hot Spring Village With Spectacular Winter Scenery

Yamagata Prefecture

・Kamo Aquarium
・Roadside Station Yonezawa
・Risshaku-ji Temple (Yamadera)
・Roadside Station Tendo Onsen
・Cherry Land Sagae Roadside Station

Travel guide for Yamagata: Yamagata 4-Day Itinerary: Snow Monsters, Hot Springs, and Ancient Temple Hikes
Top things to do in Yamagata: 15 Best Places to Visit in Yamagata Prefecture

Miyagi Prefecture

・Sendai Umino-Mori Aquarium
・Aoba Castle Site & Museum
・Minamisanriku Sun Sun Shopping Village
・Rakuten Mobile Park Miyagi
・Shiogama Shrine

Top things to do in Miyagi: 15 Best Places to Visit in Miyagi Prefecture - Hot Springs, Samurai Relics, and More!
Travel guide for Zao in Miyagi: 3 Days of Rejuvenation in Zao, Miyagi Prefecture: Sendai, Frost-Covered Trees, A Fox Village, and Togatta Onsen

Fukushima Prefecture

・Tsuruga Castle
・Ouchi-juku
・Spa Resort Hawaiians
・Aquamarine Fukushima
・Roadside Station Kunimi Atsukashi no Sato

Ouchi-juku travel guide: How to Enjoy Fukushima's Ouchijuku: Make Soba, Wear Kimono, and Soak in a Hot Spring in a 2 Day, 1 Night Trip!
About Iwaki in Fukushima: Explore Iwaki, the Hawaii of Japan: Rare Sake, Hot Springs, and Other Top Things to Do

Kanto Region

Ibaraki Prefecture

・Nakaminato Fish Market
・Hitachi Seaside Park
・Aqua World Ibaraki Prefecture Oarai Aquarium
・Fukuroda Falls
・Kashima Shrine

Travel guide for Ibaraki: Ibaraki in 2 Days: Culture, Nature, and More Starting From Mito
Hitachi Seaside Park guide: Hitachi Seaside Park - One of the Best Flower Fields in Japan for Photos

Chiba Prefecture

・Tokyo Disney Resort
・Umihotaru Parking Area
・Narita International Airport
・Makuhari Messe
・Naritasan Shinshoji Temple

Top things to do in Chiba: 20 Best Things to Do in Chiba Prefecture
Travel guide for Chiba: 3-Day Chiba Itinerary: Diving Into History in Nokogiriyama, Narita, and Sawara

Gunma Prefecture

・Yubatake in Kusatsu Onsen
・Kawaba Denen Plaza - Roadside Station
・Konnyaku Park
・Tomioka Silk Mill
・Yamba Furusato-kan Roadside Station

Top things to do in Kusatsu Onsen: Let’s Go to Kusatsu in Gunma! A Remote Paradise of Hot Springs and Winter Adventure
Travel guide for Gunma: Maebashi, Takasaki, and Kiryu: A Trip of Art and Traditions in the Cities of Gunma

Saitama Prefecture

・Saitama Super Arena
・The Railway Museum
・Miyoshi Parking Area (Up)
・Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine
・Belluna Dome

Top things to do in Saitama: 7 Unique Ways to Explore and Enjoy Saitama Prefecture
Travel guide for Kawagoe in Saitama: Kawagoe - Feel Like You've Traveled Back in Time at This Retro Japanese Town in Saitama Prefecture

Kanagawa Prefecture

・Yokohama Chinatown
・Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse
・Yokohama Landmark Tower
・Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine
・Kotoku-in Temple

Travel guide for Kanagawa: Nature or City? How to Enjoy Your Nights and Mornings in Kanagawa
Travel guide for Kamakura in Kanagawa: Only 1 Hour From Tokyo! Enjoy Traditional Japanese Scenery at the Coastal Town of Kamakura

Tokyo

・Tokyo Skytree
・Tokyo Tower
・Sensoji Temple
・Tsukiji Outer Market
・Tokyo Dome

Top things to do in Tokyo: 50 Best Things to Do in Tokyo
Beginner travel guide for Tokyo: 3-Day Tokyo Itinerary: Sightseeing in Ueno, Asakusa, Shibuya, and More!
Best time to visit Tokyo: When Is the Best Time to Visit Tokyo? Weather and Climate by Month

Tochigi Prefecture

・Nikko Toshogu Shrine
・Ashikaga Flower Park
・Kegon Falls
・Oya History Museum
・Nasu Kogen Service Area (Up)

Travel guide for Nikko in Tochigi: Enjoy the Charms of Nikko in One Day! A Day-Trip Plan With Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Yuba Cuisine, and More

Chubu Region

Yamanashi Prefecture

・Oshino Hakkai
・Fuji-Q Highland
・Oishi Park
・Hottarakashi Onsen
・Roadside Station Fujiyoshida

Top places to see in Yamanashi: 10 Best Places to Visit in Yamanashi Prefecture - More Than Just Mt. Fuji!
Travel guide for the Kawaguchiko area in Yamanashi: Lake Kawaguchiko 1-Day Itinerary: Mt. Fuji, Cherry Blossoms, and Local Gourmet Dining!

Shizuoka Prefecture

・Mishima Skywalk
・Ashigara Service Area (Down)
・Roadside Station Ito Marine Town
・Shiraito Falls
・Yaizu Fish Market

Travel guide for Shizuoka: 3-Day Shizuoka Itinerary - Mt Fuji Views, Tea Picking Farm Stay, and Onsen
Top things to do in Shizuoka: 20 Things to Do in Shizuoka from the Standards to Hidden Gems

Gifu Prefecture

・Shirakawa-go Village
・Gifu Castle
・Miyagawa Morning Markets
・Monet’s Pond
・Chiyoho Inari Shrine

Travel itinerary for Gifu: 3-Day Gifu Itinerary: Hot Springs, Historic Streets, and Thatched-Roof Villages
Top historic sites in Gifu: 16 Must-See Historic Sites in Gifu Prefecture

Ishikawa Prefecture

・Kenrokuen Garden
・Higashi Chaya District
・Omicho Market
・21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
・Kanazawa Castle Park

Travel itinerary for Ishikawa: 3-Day Ishikawa and Gifu Itinerary - Highlights of Culture, Nature, and History
Top things to do in Kanazawa in Ishikawa: 10 Best Things to Do in Kanazawa

Nagano Prefecture

・Matsumoto Castle
・Zenkoji Temple
・Shiraito Falls
・Old Karuizawa Ginza Street
・Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park

Top things to do in Nagano: Nagano - Best Things to Do, See, and Eat in Japan’s Mystical Mountainous Region
Travel itinerary for Nagano: 3-Day Classic Nagano Itinerary - Snow Monkeys, Ancient Castles, and Nakasendo Hiking

Fukui Prefecture

・Tojinbo Cliffs
・Fukui Prefectural Dinosaur Museum
・Eiheiji Temple
・Maruoka Castle
・Katsuyama Dinosaur Forest Park

Top things to do in Fukui: Fukui Prefecture - How to Enjoy the Dinosaur Kingdom of Japan

Aichi Prefecture

・Nagoya Castle
・Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
・Atsuta Jingu Shrine
・Inuyama Castle
・Kariya Highway Oasis

Top things to do in Nagoya in Aichi: 22 Best Things to Do in Nagoya, An Underrated Food and Sightseeing Destination

Niigata Prefecture

・Teradomari Fish Market Street
・Yahiko Shrine
・Joetsu Aquarium Umigatari
・Niigata City Aquarium Marinepia Nihonkai
・Harbor Marche Pier Bandai

Top things to do in Niigata: Niigata - 20 Must-See Places and Things to Do in Japan's Rice and Sake Capital
Travel guide for Nuttari in Niigata: Fermentation Town: Sake, Miso, Beer, and More in the Rustic Streets of Nuttari

Toyama Prefecture

・Kurobe Dam
・Fugan Canal Kansui Park
・Himi Banya-gai Harbour Market
・Toyama Glass Art Museum
・Suganuma Gassho-zukuri Village

Top scenic spots in Toyama: Immerse Yourself in Toyama's Nature at These 9 Must-Visit Scenic Locales!
Travel guide for Toyama City: Your Travel Guide to Toyama City: The Best Things to Do, Eat, and See!

Kansai Region

Hyogo Prefecture

・Himeji Castle
・Hanshin Koshien Stadium
・Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown)
・Takarazuka North Service Area
・Kobe Animal Kingdom

Travel guide for Hyogo: Hyogo Highlights: History, Culture, and Gourmet Food Wrapped Up in Kobe, Awaji Island, and Himeji

Osaka Prefecture

・Universal Studios Japan
・Osaka Castle
・Dotonbori
・Abeno Harukas
・Kaiyukan

Best time to visit Osaka: When Is the Best Time to Visit Osaka? Weather and Climate by Month
Top things to do in Osaka: 50 Recommended Things To Do in Osaka

Kyoto Prefecture

・Fushimi Inari Taisha
・Kiyomizu-dera Temple
・Kinkaku-ji Temple
・Nishiki Market
・Nijo-jo Castle

Travel guide for Kyoto: 3-Day Ultimate Kyoto Itinerary: From Kyoto Classics to Hidden Gems
Top things to do in Kyoto: 25 Best Things to Do in Kyoto: Explore Bucket List Spots Like Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Gion, and More!

Nara Prefecture

・Nara Park
・Todai-ji Temple
・Kasuga Taisha Shrine
・Kofuku-ji Temple
・Ohmiwa Jinja Shrine

Top things to do in Nara: 50 things to do in Nara, Japan's Oldest Capital

Wakayama Prefecture

・Toretore Market
・Adventure World
・Nachi Falls
・Kumano Hongu Taisha Grand Shrine
・Wakayama Castle

Travel itinerary for Wakayama: 4-Day Wakayama Itinerary: Explore the Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage and Temple Stay at Koyasan
Top things to do in Wakayama: 50 Things to Do in Wakayama

Shiga Prefecture

・Hikone Castle
・Otsu Service Area
・Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple
・Makino Pic-land Agricultural Park
・Taga Taisha Shrine

Travel guide for Shiga: 2-Day Shiga Itinerary - Hot Springs, Historic Sites, and Scenic Nature Views

Mie Prefecture

・Okage Yokocho
・Kotai Jingu (Ise Grand Shrine Inner Shrine)
・Toyouke Daijingu (Ise Grand Shrine Outer Shrine)
・Nagashima Spa Land
・Toba Aquarium

Travel guide for Mie: Mie 4-Day Itinerary: Ninja Culture, Ise Grand Shrine, and Prized Wagyu Beef
Top historic sights in Mie: 15 Must-See Historic Sites in Mie

Chugoku Region

Yamaguchi Prefecture

・Karato Market
・Kintaikyo Bridge
・Motonosumi Shrine
・Tsunoshima Observatory
・Akiyoshido Cave

Travel guide for Yamaguchi: Just 30 Minutes from Fukuoka & Hiroshima! Experience Stunning Scenery, Rich History, and Exquisite Cuisine in Yamaguchi

Hiroshima Prefecture

・Itsukushima Shrine
・Atomic Bomb Dome (Genbaku Dome)
・Peace Memorial Park
・Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum
・Hiroshima Castle

Top things to do in Hiroshima: 25 Things To Do in Hiroshima: A Complete Travel Guide to What to See and Eat
Travel guide for Hiroshima: Hiroshima 3-Day Itinerary: Peace Park, Floating Torii Gates, and Retro Seaside Towns

Tottori Prefecture

・Tottori Sand Dunes
・Tottori Sand Dunes “The Sand Museum”
・Mizuki Shigeru Road
・Sakaiminato Fish Center
・Mizuki Shigeru Museum

Travel guide for Tottori: Tottori 3-Day Itinerary: Tottori Sand Dunes, Historic Onsen, and Yokai
Top things to do in Tottori: 7 Must-Visit Attractions in Tottori - Sand Dunes, Cliffside Temples, and Castle Ruins!

Shimane Prefecture

・Izumo Taisha Grand Shrine
・Adachi Museum of Art
・Matsue Castle
・Yuushien Garden
・Izumo Hinomisaki Lighthouse

Okayama Prefecture

・Kurashiki Bikan Historical Quarter
・Okayama Korakuen Garden
・Okayama Castle
・Kibitsu Shrine
・Hiruzen Plateau Service Area (Up)

Beginner’s travel guide for Okayama: Okayama Day Trip Itinerary: Sightsee the Classics in 1 Day
Top things to do in Okayama: Only 1 Hour from Osaka! 10 Must-Visit Places in Okayama

Shikoku Region

Tokushima Prefecture

・Otsuka Museum of Art
・Naruto Whirlpools “Uzu no Michi”
・Awa Odori Kaikan (Awa Odori Museum)
・Mount Bizan Park
・Naruto Park

Travel guide for Tokushima: Visit Tokushima - Traverse History and Ancient Traditions Along the Shikoku Pilgrimage

Kagawa Prefecture

・Ritsurin Garden
・Kotohira-gu Shrine (Kompira Shrine)
・Yoshima Parking Area
・Chichibugahama Beach
・Marugame Castle

Top things to do in Kagawa: Kagawa Tourist Spots: 12 of the Best Things to Do in Kagawa, Shikoku

Kochi Prefecture

・Hirome Market
・Katsurahama Beach
・Kochi Castle
・Kochi Prefectural Makino Botanical Garden
・Kochi Park

Travel guide for Kochi: 2 Days in Kochi: Discover the Prefecture From City to Coast
Top things to do in Kochi: 10 Best Places to Visit in Kochi Prefecture

Ehime Prefecture

・Matsuyama Castle
・Dogo Onsen Main Building
・Kurushima-Kaikyo Service Area
・Roadside Station Tatara Shimanami Park
・Kirosan Observatory Park

Travel guide for Ehime: Ehime 2-Day Itinerary: Dogo Onsen, Uchiko, and Traditional Crafts
Top things to do in Ehime: 10 Best Places to Visit in Ehime Prefecture

Kyushu Region

Fukuoka Prefecture

・Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine
・Fukuoka Tower
・Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka
・Fukuoka Airport
・Kushida Shrine

Best time to visit Fukuoka: When Is the Best Time to Visit Fukuoka? Weather and Climate by Month
Top things to do in Fukuoka: 50 Things to Do in Fukuoka

Saga Prefecture

・Yutoku Inari Shrine
・Karatsu Castle
・Yoshinogari Historical Park
・Mifuneyama Rakuen Garden
・Takeo Shrine

Top things to do in Saga: 14 Best Things to Do in Saga Prefecture for Your Next Japan Adventure
Guide to Saga’s pottery villages: Arita, Imari, and Karatsu - Explore Saga Prefecture’s Three Ceramic Villages

Nagasaki Prefecture

・Huis Ten Bosch
・Glover Garden
・Mount Inasa Observatory
・Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum
・Meganebashi Bridge

Top things to do in Nagasaki: The Best Sightseeing Spots in Nagasaki: World Heritage Sites, Gourmet Dining, and More!
Top scenic sights in Nagasaki: 21 Most Beautiful Scenic Spots in Nagasaki Prefecture

Kumamoto Prefecture

・Kumamoto Castle
・Daikanbo Observatory
・Aso Shrine
・Suizenji Jojuen Garden
・Greenland Amusement Park

Top things to do in Kumamoto: 25 Best Things to Do in Kumamoto, One of Japan's Most Picturesque Regions

Oita Prefecture

・Lake Kinrin
・Umi Jigoku (Sea Hell Hot Spring)
・Chinoike Jigoku
・Kamado Jigoku
・Usa Jingu Shrine

Top things to do in Oita: 9 Best Things to Do in Oita Prefecture
Travel guide to Oita: More Than Just Onsen! 3 Days of Fabulous Food and Scenery in Kyushu's Oita Prefecture

Miyazaki Prefecture

・Takachiho Gorge
・Udo Shrine
・Takachiho Shrine
・Sun Messe Nichinan
・Ama-no-Iwato Shrine

Travel guide for Miyazaki: Miyazaki 4-Day Itinerary: A Journey Through Japan’s Scenic Southern Coast
Top things to do in Miyazaki: 20 Things to Do in Miyazaki From the Standards to Hidden Gems

Kagoshima Prefecture

・Sengan-en Garden
・Kirishima Jingu Shrine
・Chiran Peace Museum
・Kagoshima City Aquarium (Io World)
・Sogi Falls

Top things to do in Kagoshima: Kagoshima: The Prefecture With Many World Heritage Sites

Okinawa Region

Okinawa Prefecture

・Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
・Shurijo Castle
・Mihama American Village
・Naha Kokusai Street
・Manza Beach

Best time to visit Okinawa: When Is the Best Time to Visit Okinawa? Weather and Climate by Month
Beginner’s travel guide for Okinawa: A Complete Guide to Visiting Okinawa in 2025: Relax in Japan’s Southernmost Islands Where Time Slows Down

 

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