The political and cultural center of Japan for many centuries, including the most visited prefectures of Kyoto, Osaka, Nara, Kobe.

The central part of Japan consists of nine prefectures, many of which are situated in iconic mountains such as Fuji Mountain and its surrounding tea fields, Japan Alps mountain areas such as Tateyama, Kamikochi and Hakuba. It is also rich in cultural heritages such as Takayama and Kanazawa.

Largest island of Japan, famous for many volcanos, onsen (hotsprings), natural beauty and regional cuisines. Top destinations include Fukuoka, Oita, Beppu, Kumamoto, Kagoshima.

The Chugoku Region makes up the western part of Japan's main island Honshu. It is commonly subdivided into the heavily urbanized and industrialized Sanyo Region, and the much more rural Sanin Region along the Sea of Japan coast.

The Tohoku Region, located in the Northeast of Japan's largest island, Honshu, consists of six prefectures. It is well known for its countryside, mountains, lakes, hot springs, high quality rice and rough winters. Traditions are well preserved in their original form, attracting tourists interested in exploring rural Japan.