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Japan

Regions of Japan

Discover the cultural and geographical diversity of Japan through its 9 unique regions

9 regions
36 cities
127.5M inhabitants
24 UNESCO

Overall Statistics

Consolidated data across all regions

92
Average Tourism Index
36
Cities
127.5M
inhabitants
24
UNESCO

Explore the Regions

Each region has its own personality, traditions and unique landscapes

9 regions found

JP-KT
100

Kantō

Capital: Tokyo

32,424 km²
43.5M
Tropical

Attractions

Tokyo Imperial PalaceShibuya CrossingSensō-ji Temple+2

Cities (5)

Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki +2 more

3 UNESCO sites
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JP-KS
99

Kansai (Kinki)

Capital: Osaka

33,112 km²
22.5M
Tropical

Attractions

Historic Monuments of Kyoto (UNESCO)Historic Monuments of Nara (UNESCO)Himeji Castle (UNESCO)+2

Cities (4)

Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe +1 more

6 UNESCO sites
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JP-CB
94

Chūbu

Capital: Nagoya

72,572 km²
23.1M
Varied

Attractions

Mount Fuji (UNESCO)Japanese Alps (Kamikōchi)Historic Villages of Shirakawa-gō and Gokayama (UNESCO)+2

Cities (5)

Nagoya, Niigata, Hamamatsu +2 more

2 UNESCO sites
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JP-CG
93

Chūgoku

Capital: Hiroshima

31,922 km²
7.2M
Tropical

Attractions

Hiroshima Peace Memorial (Genbaku Dome) (UNESCO)Itsukushima Shrine (Miyajima) (UNESCO)Tottori Sand Dunes+1

Cities (3)

Hiroshima, Okayama, Kurashiki

3 UNESCO sites
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JP-HK
92

Hokkaido

Capital: Sapporo

83,424 km²
5.2M
Continental

Attractions

Sapporo Snow FestivalShiretoko National Park (UNESCO)Daisetsuzan National Park+2

Cities (3)

Sapporo, Hakodate, Asahikawa

1 UNESCO sites
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JP-OK
91

Okinawa

Capital: Naha

2,281 km²
1.5M
Tropical

Attractions

Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu (UNESCO)Churaumi AquariumBeaches of the Okinawa Islands+1

Cities (3)

Naha, Okinawa City, Uruma

1 UNESCO sites
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KyushuShikokuTōhoku

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