Cities
108Nagasaki
Historic port city with unique blend of Japanese and foreign cultures, known for its role in interna…
Toyama
City famous for views of the Northern Alps and traditional medicine culture. Known for pristine natu…
Kumamoto
Castle town famous for its impressive black castle and association with samurai culture. Rich histor…
Dogo Onsen
Japan's oldest hot spring resort, inspiration for the bathhouse in Spirited Away. Historic three-sto…

Kitakyushu
Industrial city formed from five former cities, known for its environmental initiatives and historic…

Ito
Hot spring resort city on Izu Peninsula, famous for its numerous onsen and coastal scenery. Popular …
Kōriyama
Major city in Fukushima Prefecture known as a transportation hub and for its lakes. Modern commercia…
Kuwana
Historic city known for its festivals and traditional clam dishes. Rich cultural heritage and culina…
Otsu
Capital of Shiga Prefecture on shores of Lake Biwa, Japan's largest lake. Historic temples and beaut…
Sakai
Historic city near Osaka, famous for traditional knife-making and ancient burial mounds (kofun). Ric…