Cities & towns

Healing hot springs and scenic beauty

Wakayama Castle, ramen, coastal beauty

Prefectural capital nearby Eiheiji Temple

Former olympic city famous for its temple

Historic hot springs town with scenic beauty

Mid-sized city with a prominent port

Beautifully preserved post town

Large ski resort in central Hokkaido

Known for its wild monkeys and top ski resorts

Famous for the Nagaoka Fireworks Festival