Yakushima

Japan's northernmost island, celebrated for its vast natural landscapes and rich food culture. From the lavender fields of Furano to the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site of Shiretoko and world-class powder snow ski resorts, Hokkaido offers year-round tourism appeal complemented by acclaimed seafood and local cuisine.

A mountain village in Gifu Prefecture whose gassho-zukuri (hands-in-prayer style) thatched-roof houses are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The steep thatched roofs harmonize with deep winter snow, and the winter illumination event creates a magical scene that draws visitors from around the world.

An exotic port city that served as Japan's sole window to the West during the period of national isolation via Dejima. Western-style architecture at Glover Garden and Oura Church, Chinatown, Peace Park, and Hashima Island (World Heritage) create a uniquely layered historical tourism destination.

A world-famous tourist spot in Nagano known for Japanese macaques bathing in hot springs. The image of monkeys soaking in onsen amid snow, known as 'Snow Monkeys,' is frequently featured in international media, symbolizing the coexistence of nature and animals in Japan.

A major Tochigi tourism area offering not only World Heritage shrines and temples but also abundant natural attractions such as Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji, and Senjogahara marshland. Autumn foliage drives along the Irohazaka switchbacks are especially popular.

A mountain village in Gifu where the gassho-zukuri thatched-roof settlement is a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. The steeply pitched thatched buildings create a magical snow scene during winter illumination events, attracting visitors from around the world.