Fukuoka
Fukuoka, located on the northern shore of Kyushu, has a rich history dating back to ancient times, serving as a gateway between Japan and the Asian continent. The city, which was officially founded in the late 19th century, is a fusion of old and new, with modern developments sitting alongside historic sites.
Hiroshima
Hiroshima is an amazing place to visit and despite being almost wiped off the map by the atomic bomb of 1945, the city has a rich history. Millions of people visit Hiroshima each year to check out some of Hiroshima’s attractions.
Kobe
Kobe is a cosmopolitan port city around 30 minutes south of Osaka. The sixth largest city in Japan Kobe is probably best known for the 1995 Kobe Earthquake, Kobe Beef and the hot spring resort Arima Onsen located in mountain that overlooks the city, Mount Rokko.
Kyoto
As the imperial capital of Japan for nearly a thousand years before Tokyo, Kyoto is rich in heritage, custom and culture. Centrally located on the island of Honshu and easily accessible from Osaka and Tokyo, Kyoto makes for a wonderful day trip.
Nagoya
Nagoya is located centrally on the main island of Japan known as Honshū, it is the capital of the Aichi Prefecture and is the third-largest metropolitan region in Japan.
Nara
When Nara was the capital of Japan from 710 to 784 it was called Heijokyo, a city that was considered the cradle of Japanese culture. Nara was also home to Buddhism’s finest temples, and much of the time’s grand buildings still stand today.
Osaka
Osaka is the third-largest city in Japan and while it was once known as the capital of Japan, today it is informally known as the cuisine capital of Japan. Just about everywhere you go in and around the city, you will see food.
Sapporo
Best known for 1972 winter Olympics, the Sapporo Snow festival and Sapporo beer, Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido Island, which sits just north of the main island of Honshu. Sapporo is one of Japan’s newest cities and also the fifth-largest city in Japan.
Tokyo
Tokyo is one of the busiest cities in the world, its streets seem filled every minute of the day or night. No visit to Japan should go without a visit to Tokyo. Tokyo has everything to offer the tourist, from quirky suburbs selling nothing but the latest gadgets to historic temples full of culture.
Yokohama
The second-largest city in Japan after Tokyo’s combined 23 Wards, Yokohama is Tokyo’s neighbour and can be accessed from Tokyo in as little as 20 minutes.