Cities & towns

Ski resort between Sapporo and Niseko

City at the westernmost tip of Honshu

Known for its historic castle and cormorant fishing

Festivals, castle ruins, and delicious local cuisine

Famous for the Kintai-kyo Bridge

Hot spring resort south of Takayama

Onsen town with smooth waters and a long history

Picturesque, old-fashioned fishing town

Hot springs, lake views, waterfalls

Home to Shikoku’s most popular shrine