Japan Destination Guide
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    • 東海エリア
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    • 中国エリア
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​Tokai Area

Features Both World-renowned Destinations and Underexplored Gems
Tokai area is located where the Japanese archipelago divides into east and west. The area gets a marine culture from the Tsushima Current on the Sea of Japan coast and the Kuroshio Current on the Pacific Ocean coast. It also has a mountain culture created by its many peaks, such as the Japan Alps. There are many diverse ways to enjoy the region.

Tokai, made up of Shizuoka, Yamanashi, Aichi, Mie and Gifu prefectures, is located in the very center of Japan. Possibly the most quintessentially Japanese of all the country's regions, the five prefectures that comprise Tokai mix ancient heritage, modern industry and stunning nature. Mt. Fuji, flanked by the hot springs of Izu Peninsula and the Fuji Five Lakes, is one of the world's most iconic peaks. Tokai both embraces the past and looks toward the future with World Heritage site Shirakawa-go and its thatched-roof cottages, the nation's biggest green tea plantations and Ise-jingu, the most revered shrine in Japan.

Shirakawa-go

Historic Villages
There are approximately 180 thatched farmhouses, sheds, and barns, built about 200-300 years ago.
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The Fuji Five Lakes

Recreational Pleasures
The majestic appearance of Mount Fuji has always fascinated travelers for centuries.
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Asagiri Highland

Foothills of Mt. Fuji
Walking along the prairie you'll come across picture-perfect scenes of Mt. Fuji mirrored in lakes and ponds.
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Ise Grand Shrine

Japan's Most Sacred Shrine
Known as the spiritual home of the Japanese people, it remains the most important shrine in all of Japan.
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Yamanashi Winery

Magic of Japanese Wine
Yamanashi Prefecture is Japan’s top wine region and the birthplace of Japanese winemaking.
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Izu Peninsula

Diverse Landscape
Gaining attention from international travelers looking for a beachy escape around Tokyo.
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Hida

Takayama and Furukawa
Crown jewel, the mountain-ringed city of Takayama and Furukawa are fantastic destinations in itself.
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Tokoname

Pottery Footpath
For pottery lovers, Aichi Prefecture in central Japan is home to two of the country’s Six Ancient Kilns.
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Nagara River

Refreshing Experience
Views from the north side of the river do justice to the beauty of the river and the mountain.
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​Regions of Tokai
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  • Aichi
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Asagiri Highland
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Atami
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Mt. Fuji Five Lakes
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Mt. Fuji Pilgrimage
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Gujo Hachiman
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Hida
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Ise Grand Shrine
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Ise-shima National Park
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Matsuzaki
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Izu Peninsula
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Kawane
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Miho
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Mino
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Nagara River
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Magome & Tsumago, Nakasendo Trail
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Oshino Hakkai
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Shirakawa-go
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Toba's Ama Diver
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Yamanashi Wine
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Tokoname
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Seto
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Nagoya
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Shizuoka City
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Inuyama
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Gifu City
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Iwamura Castle Town
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Nihon Taisho Mura in Akechi
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Arimatsu
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Ise, Okage Yokocho and Oharai Machi
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Isshindencho
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Matsusaka
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Iga City
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Tajimi
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Shimoda
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Takayama
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Hida Furukawa
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Magome
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Inspiration for Your Japan trip
History & Heritage
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Food, Drink & Shop
Relaxation
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Explore Regions of Japan
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Hokuriku & Shinetsu
Tokai
Kansai
Chugoku
Shikoku
Kyushu
​Okinawa
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中国
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  • TOP
    • History & Heritage
    • Food, Drink & Shop
    • Relaxation
    • Nature & National Park
    • Culture & Craft
  • 日本語
    • 北海道エリア
    • 東北エリア
    • 北陸信越エリア
    • 関東エリア
    • 東海エリア
    • 関西エリア
    • 中国エリア
    • 四国エリア
    • 九州エリア
    • 沖縄エリア