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Beppu
City Guide

Beppu

Beppu produces more onsen water than any city on earth. Explore turquoise Umi Jigoku, the sand-bath ritual at Takegawara, and eight distinct hot-spring

Read guide → 2 May 2026 · 2 min read
Kotohira
City Guide
Kotohira
Kotohira is a compact pilgrimage town with Japan's oldest kabuki theatre, a 1,368-step shrine climb, and a historic sake museum—all within 15 minutes of
2 May 2026 · 2 min read
Matsuyama
City Guide
Matsuyama
Matsuyama blends Japan's oldest hot spring (Dogo Onsen), one of twelve original castles, and the Botchan Tram—all walkable. Temples, gardens, and local
2 May 2026 · 2 min read
Takamatsu
City Guide
Takamatsu
Takamatsu blends Sanuki udon culture, the Michelin 3-star Ritsurin Garden, and ferry access to Naoshima art islands. Gateway to Shikoku's Inland Sea.
2 May 2026 · 2 min read
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Sendai
City Guide

Sendai

Explore Sendai, Tohoku's leafy capital. Visit Aoba Castle, Zuihoden Mausoleum, and the Tanabata Festival. Gyutan beef tongue and izakaya nightlife await.

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Shizuoka City
City Guide

Shizuoka City

Shizuoka City blends Tokugawa Ieyasu's samurai heritage, 360° Mt. Fuji views from Nihondaira, and hidden izakaya alleys. One perfect day between Tokyo and

2 min read
Miyazaki Prefecture
Prefecture Guide

Miyazaki Prefecture

Miyazaki Prefecture blends Takachiho Gorge's mythological shrines, Cape Toi's wild horses, and subtropical Aoshima Island—Kyushu's most underrated

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Oita Prefecture
Prefecture Guide

Oita Prefecture

Oita Prefecture is Japan's onsen capital with Beppu's 8 color-coded Hells, Yufuin's misty valley, ancient Kunisaki temples, and wild coastal gorges.

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Saga Prefecture
Prefecture Guide

Saga Prefecture

Saga Prefecture blends 400-year porcelain traditions, the Yayoi-period Yoshinogari ruins, and Asia's largest balloon fiesta. Explore Arita, Karatsu, and

2 min read
Kochi Prefecture
Prefecture Guide

Kochi Prefecture

Kochi Prefecture blends Sakamoto Ryōma's rebel legacy, Japan's clearest rivers, the original Kochi Castle, and dramatic Cape Ashizuri at Shikoku's

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