Japan's 8 traditional regions

Japan is traditionally divided into eight regions, each with its own geography, climate and character. Use this as an orientation guide before drilling into individual destinations — every region can be built into a client itinerary as a full program or a short extension.

❄️ Northernmost Island · Ski & NatureHokkaido
🍁 Northern Honshu · Off the Beaten PathTohoku
🗼 Tokyo & Surrounds · Japan's GatewayKanto
🏔️ Japan Alps & Central HonshuChubu
⛩️ Historic Heart of JapanKansai
⛩️ Western Honshu · Hiroshima & the Inland SeaChugoku
🚶 Smallest Main Island · Pilgrimage & ArtShikoku
🌺 Southern Japan · Volcanoes to Subtropical BeachesKyushu & Okinawa