Arima

A hot spring town centered on Dogo Onsen, one of Japan's oldest hot springs. The Dogo Onsen Honkan bathhouse is known as the setting of Natsume Soseki's 'Botchan,' and visitors enjoy strolling the shopping arcade and foot baths.

A hot spring city boasting Japan's highest number of springs and water volume. Beyond unique bathing experiences like hell tours, sand baths, and mud baths, the distinctive townscape with rising steam creates an atmosphere steeped in onsen culture.

A volcanic region in Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture. Offers diverse attractions including dramatic Mount Fuji views, Lake Ashi, numerous hot springs, and aerial ropeway experiences. Famous for its natural beauty and mountain resort atmosphere, attracting approximately 20 million visitors annually. Popular gateway destination from Tokyo.

Island in Japan's southwest region rich in hot springs, volcanic landscapes, and historical structures. Notable hot spring areas including Beppu and Yufuin alongside natural attractions like Sakurajima and Aso Volcano. Western cultural heritage including Nagasaki's Glover House abundant. Receives tens of millions of visitors annually as important tourism region, particularly popular with Asian tourists.

A cultural city in Hokuriku that flourished as the castle town of the Kaga domain, where tradition and modernity coexist at Kenroku-en Garden, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, and Higashi Chaya District. The 2015 Hokuriku Shinkansen dramatically improved access from Tokyo, triggering a tourism surge.

One of Japan's premier mountain scenic spots at approximately 1,500m elevation in the Northern Alps. Views from Taisho Pond and Kappa Bridge reflecting the Hotaka Range are sometimes called 'Japan's Switzerland.' Private car restrictions preserve the natural environment, making it a popular base for mountaineering and trekking.