🇮🇩 Jepang Menantimu! Panduan Liburan Pertama ke Jepang untuk Wisatawan Indonesia

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Kamu berencana melakukan perjalanan pertama ke Jepang dari Indonesia? Temukan destinasi terbaik, tips perjalanan, dan alasan mengapa Jepang wajib dikunjungi oleh wisatawan Indonesia.

Petunjuk: Kalau kamu memiliki e-paspor yang terdaftar, kamu tidak memerlukan Apply Visa manual lagi!

Jepang untuk Wisatawan Indonesia

wearing traditional Japanese kimono in kawagoe, saitama, japan

Selamat datang di Panduan Liburan ke Jepang untuk Pemula, yang dibuat khusus oleh tim Japankuru untuk teman-teman kami di Indonesia. Kalau kamu sedang memimpikan perjalanan pertamamu ke Jepang, kamu berada di tempat yang tepat!

Memang banyak hal yang perlu dipikirkan saat ingin mengunjungi negara baru, tapi kami sudah merangkum panduan sederhana ini agar semuanya jadi lebih mudah – dan tentu saja, lebih seru! Baik kamu sudah mulai merencanakan liburan atau baru saja tertarik menjadikan Jepang sebagai destinasi berikutnya, yuk izinkan kami tunjukkan kenapa negara unik ini layak berada di urutan teratas wishlist perjalananmu.

*Sambil kami terus menyiapkan lebih banyak konten perjalanan ke Jepang dalam bahasa Indonesia, saat ini kamu sudah bisa mengakses berbagai informasi lengkap dalam bahasa Inggris. Yuk, cek link-link yang kami sertakan di bawah ini!

Kenapa Jepang Adalah Destinasi Liburan Terbaik?

Akses Bebas Visa untuk Pemegang e-Paspor Indonesia

haneda airport international terminal

Kabar gembira! Buat kamu warga negara Indonesia yang memiliki e-paspor, kamu bisa mendaftar bebas visa (Visa Waiver) dengan mudah di kedutaan atau konsulat Jepang terdekat (cek situs resmi Kementerian Luar Negeri), dan mengunjungi Jepang tanpa visa untuk kunjungan jangka pendek. Artinya, lebih sedikit hambatan dan lebih banyak petualangan spontan! Alih-alih menunggu berminggu-minggu atau berbulan-bulan apakah visa kamu keluar atau tidak, kamu bisa mendapatkan izin bebas visa selama 3 tahun, dan pergi ke Jepang kapan pun sesuai jadwal mu — hanya sekitar 7 jam penerbangan dari Indonesia.

Kuliner Halal & Belanja Nyaman

a luxurious spread of traditional Japanese food

Dari sushi hingga ramen, Jepang adalah surga bagi para pecinta kuliner, dan banyak wisatawan datang dengan perut lapar yang berencana melakukan perjalanan yang penuh dengan tur kuliner! Tentu saja, bepergian dengan segala jenis batasan diet bisa menjadi sulit, tetapi Jepang memudahkan kamu untuk menemukan pilihan makanan ramah halal yang lezat juga. Piring segar sashimi Jepang bisa ditemukan hampir di mana saja (walaupun kami sarankan di daerah pesisir untuk rasa paling segar), dan semakin banyak restoran yakiniku bersertifikat halal yang menawarkan kesempatan menikmati cita rasa daging wagyu Jepang yang menggoda, terutama di kota-kota besar.

Bahkan restoran ramen terkenal seperti Ichiran (biasanya dikenal dengan ramen kaldu babinya) kini sudah membuat resep baru dan membuka beberapa cabang restoran halal!

Jika kamu tipe wisatawan yang suka menjelajahi tren fashion terbaru di Harajuku, berburu oleh-oleh tradisional di Kyoto, dan mencari diskon terbaik di berbagai outlet mall di Jepang, kamu akan senang mengetahui bahwa fasilitas belanja di Jepang tidak hanya bersih dan nyaman, tapi kini juga semakin banyak yang menyediakan ruang salat!

Keramahtamahan Kelas Dunia & Transportasi yang Aman dan Bersih

station staff in front of the shinkansen at Omiya Station

Layanan pelanggan di Jepang terkenal dengan sebuah alasan. Di mana pun kamu pergi, kamu akan menemukan staf yang ramah dan sopan — bahkan orang lokal di jalan sering dengan sukarela membantu menunjukkan arah dengan jelas. Sistem kereta yang rumit mungkin terasa membingungkan di awal, tapi itu karena jaringannya sangat luas dan bisa membawamu ke hampir semua tempat. Staf stasiun juga selalu siap membantu jika kamu membutuhkan bantuan. Kota-kota yang bersih, kereta yang tepat waktu, dan staf yang penuh senyum membuat perjalanan di Jepang jadi bebas stres, bahkan untuk kamu yang baru pertama kali berkunjung.

Anime, J-Pop, dan Budaya Tradisional Jepang di Setiap Sudut

Bagi kita yang tumbuh besar dengan tontonan anime, liburan ke Jepang adalah mimpi yang jadi kenyataan — ada begitu banyak kesempatan untuk menikmati Pameran anime hingga kafe bertema unik. Tapi tentu saja, anime dan manga bukan satu-satunya budaya populer Jepang yang menarik! Kamu juga bisa menonton pertunjukan J-Pop selama di sana, atau memesan tiket kabuki untuk merasakan langsung seni tradisional Jepang yang kaya! Apakah kamu penggemar berat Naruto atau penasaran dengan upacara minum teh, Jepang adalah tempat terbaik untuk eksplorasi kekayaan budaya.

3 Kota yang Wajib Dikunjungi untuk Wisatawan yang Pertama Kali ke Jepang

1. Tokyo: Jelajahi Kuliner Terbaru & Inovasi Budaya Jepang

Tokyo adalah tempat kuil kuno berada di samping gedung pencakar langit futuristik, sebuah megacity dengan 23 distrik, dan masing-masing memiliki suasana uniknya tersendiri. Habiskan pagi yang tenang di tengah keindahan Meiji Shrine, rasakan hiruk-pikuk di Shibuya Crossing, cicipi street food di sekitar Kuil Sensoji Asakusa, dan lihat gemerlap kota saat malam tiba dari dek observasi Tokyo Tower, Tokyo Skytree, atau bahkan dari Gedung Pemerintah Metropolitan Tokyo di Shinjuku. Apa pun jenis makanan Jepang yang ingin kamu coba, semua bisa kamu temukan di Tokyo. Kamu bahkan bisa menghabiskan seumur hidup untuk menjelajahi berbagai tempat terkenal di kota ini, seperti Museum interaktif TeamLab. Perjalanan ke Tokyo adalah bagian penting dari pengalaman Jepang!

▶︎ Baca lebih lanjut tentang Tokyo dalam bahasa Inggris di sini

2. Kyoto: Jelajahi Tradisi Kuno Jepang

Sebagai ibu kota bersejarah Jepang, Kyoto menawarkan sekilas pandang ke masa lalu Jepang, dengan banyaknya kuil dan tempat suci, taman yang tenang, serta penduduk setempat yang mengenakan kimono yang bekerja untuk melestarikan seni dan budaya tradisional Jepang. Berjalanlah di bawah gerbang merah terang Kuil Fushimi Inari, menyusuri gang-gang indah di Gion, dan nikmati keindahan taman batu yang tertata rapi sebelum bersantai dengan secangkir matcha khas Kyoto. Jika kamu bisa berkunjung saat musim semi atau musim gugur, kamu akan disuguhkan pemandangan yang tak terlupakan, seperti Kuil Kiyomizudera yang sangat terkenal dengan keindahan musimannya.

▶︎ Baca lebih lanjut tentang Kyoto dalam bahasa Inggris di sini.

3. Osaka: Temukan Rasa, Kesenangan, & Keramahan Warga Lokal

Dikenal sebagai “dapur Jepang,” Osaka adalah surga bagi pecinta street food. Ikuti keramaian di Dotonbori untuk mencoba takoyaki dan okonomiyaki, kunjungi Pasar Kuromon untuk makanan laut segar, dan mampir ke Shinsekai untuk mencicipi kushi-katsu!! Wisatawan mengenal Osaka lewat tempat seru seperti Universal Studios Japan, Akuarium Kaiyukan, dan Kastil Osaka, tapi kebanyakan orang jatuh cinta pada kota ini karena suasananya yang santai dan penduduknya yang ramah — katanya, orang Osaka secara alami memang lucu seperti komedian.

▶︎ Baca lebih lanjut tentang Osaka dalam bahasa Inggris di sini.

Bonus: Gunung Fuji, Sebuah Ikon Jepang

Mount Fuji

Tak lengkap rasanya liburan ke Jepang tanpa melihat siluet megah Gunung Fuji, gunung tertinggi di Jepang. Kamu bisa melihat gunung ini dari gedung-gedung tinggi di Tokyo (lihat ke arah barat daya dari jendela), tapi tidak ada yang mengalahkan pengalaman langsung di kaki Gunung Fuji sambil menikmati udara segar pedesaan.

Mau mendaki ke puncaknya, atau cukup puas berfoto dari tepi Danau Kawaguchi (alias Kawaguchiko) yang indah, semoga cuacamu cerah agar bisa mendapatkan pemandangan terbaik.

▶︎ Baca lebih lanjut tentang Gunung Fuji dalam bahasa Inggris di sini.

Tips Liburan ke Jepang untuk Pemula

Waktu Terbaik untuk Mengunjungi Jepang

cherry blossoms in Meguro, Tokyo

Jepang memiliki empat musim yang indah, dan setiap musim dirayakan dengan tradisi khas yang sudah berlangsung lama. Namun, ada waktu-waktu tertentu dalam setahun yang terasa sangat spesial. Datanglah di musim semi untuk melihat sekilas bunga sakura, yang terkenal di Jepang, yang biasanya mekar indah dengan kelopak merah muda selama beberapa minggu, dari akhir Maret hingga pertengahan April. Bahkan jika kamu melewatkan puncak musim sakura, kamu masih bisa menikmati keindahan bunga plum, azalea, wisteria, atau bunga musim semi lainnya yang mekar sebelum dan sesudah sakura.

Kami juga merekomendasikan untuk berkunjung di musim gugur, terutama bulan Oktober dan November, saat cuaca menjadi sejuk dan menyegarkan, dan daun-daun berubah warna menjadi mozaik merah, kuning, dan oranye yang memukau! Jika kamu penggemar olahraga musim dingin seperti ski dan snowboarding, liburan musim dingin ke salah satu resort pegunungan populer di Jepang adalah cara terbaik untuk merasakan salju lembut khas Jepang yang dikenal sebagai “Japan Powder”. Tentu saja, jika kamu datang di musim panas, kamu bisa merasakan serunya festival musim panas, dari kembang api hingga es serut — tapi suhu tinggi dan kelembaban yang ekstrem bisa terasa kurang nyaman bagi wisatawan mancanegara.

Gunakan Kartu SIM atau Pocket Wi-Fi untuk Tetap Terhubung

Dengan banyaknya wisatawan yang datang ke Jepang untuk beberapa hari atau minggu, sekarang sangat mudah mendapatkan kartu SIM jangka pendek (termasuk pilihan yang hanya paket data) atau perangkat pocket Wi-Fi begitu kamu tiba di Jepang. Kamu bisa menggunakan Google Maps, menerjemahkan bahan makanan di kemasan minimarket, dan mencari info tempat wisata selama perjalanan. Kartu SIM Jepang bisa dibeli di minimarket, atau kamu bisa memesan perangkat pocket Wi-Fi secara online terlebih dahulu, lalu mengambilnya di konter bandara saat tiba — akses informasi selama liburan kini jadi semakin mudah!

Pilih Akomodasi yang Tepat untuk Perjalananmu

Bingung memilih hotel yang cocok untuk liburan ke Jepang? Akomodasi yang ideal bisa berbeda-beda tergantung tujuan perjalananmu! Wisatawan lokal di Jepang sering memilih penginapan tradisional”ryokan” saat liburan, dengan ciri khas lantai tatami, pemandian air panas (onsen), dan hidangan tradisional yang mewah — namun ryokan biasanya berada di pedesaan Jepang. Jika kamu ingin lebih banyak menjelajahi Jepang, kami sarankan memilih hotel yang dekat dengan stasiun kereta, agar kamu bisa memanfaatkan jaringan kereta yang luas, terutama di kota besar seperti Tokyo dan Osaka.

Nantikan Info Liburan ke Jepang Lainnya dalam Bahasa Indonesia!

Tokyo

Di Japankuru, ini baru permulaan! Nantikan lebih banyak informasi wisata Jepang, rekomendasi restoran halal, tempat belanja, promo spesial untuk turis asing, proyek seru, dan kolaborasi menarik lainnya yang akan segera hadir. Kami akan menambahkan lebih banyak panduan perjalanan, tips, dan update tentang Jepang dalam Bahasa Indonesia agar perjalananmu ke Jepang bukan hanya mudah, tapi juga jadi pengalaman yang tak terlupakan seumur hidup. Jadi, yuk mulai rencanakan petualanganmu ke Jepang dari sekarang!

Untuk info dan update terbaru dari Jepang, kunjungi artikel-artikel terbaru dalam bahasa Inggris dan Indonesia di Japankuru.com, dan jangan lupa follow kami di  X (Twitter), Instagram, dan Facebook!

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    • HOKKAIDO

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      Hokkaido (北海道) is the northernmost of the four main islands that make up Japan. The area is famous for Sapporo Beer, plus brewing and distilling in general, along with fantastic snow festivals and breathtaking national parks. Foodies should look for Hokkaido's famous potatoes, cantaloupe, dairy products, soup curry, and miso ramen!

    • Niki, in south-west Hokkaido, is about 30 minutes from Otaru. The small town is rich with natural resources, fresh water, and clean air, making it a thriving center for fruit farms. Cherries, tomatoes, and grapes are all cultivated in the area, and thanks to a growing local wine industry, it's quickly becoming a food and wine hotspot. Together with the neighboring town of Yoichi, it's a noted area for wine tourism.

    • Niseko is about two hours from New Chitose Airport, in the western part of Hokkaido. It's one of Japan's most noted winter resort areas, and a frequent destination for international visitors. That's all because of the super high-quality powder snow, which wins the hearts of beginners and experts alike, bringing them back for repeat visits. That's not all, though, it's also a great place to enjoy Hokkaido's culinary scene and some beautiful onsen (hot springs).

    • Otaru is in western Hokkaido, about 30 minutes from Sapporo Station. The city thrived around its busy harbor in the 19th and 20th centuries thanks to active trade and fishing, and the buildings remaining from that period are still popular attractions, centered around Otaru Canal. With its history as a center of fishing, it's no surprise that the area's fresh sushi is a must-try. Otaru has over 100 sushi shops, quite a few of which are lined up on Sushiya Dori (Sushi Street).

    • SAPPORO

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      Sapporo, in the south-western part of Hokkaido, is the prefecture's political and economic capital. The local New Chitose Airport see arrivals from major cities like Tokyo and Osaka, alongside international flights. Every February, the Sapporo Snow Festival is held in Odori Park―one of the biggest events in Hokkaido. It's also a hotspot for great food, known as a culinary treasure chest, and Sapporo is a destination for ramen, grilled mutton, soup curry, and of course Hokkaido's beloved seafood.

    • Consisting of six prefectures, the Tohoku Region (東北地方) is up in the northeastern part of Japan's main island. It's the source of plenty of the nation's agriculture (which means great food), and packed with beautiful scenery. Explore the region's stunning mountains, lakes, and hot springs!

    • Akita Prefecture is on the Sea of Japan, in the northern reaches of Japan's northern Tohoku region. Akita has more officially registered important intangible culture assets than anywhere else in Japan, and to this day visitors can experience traditional culture throughout the prefecture, from the Oga Peninsula's Namahage (registered with UNESCO as a part of Japan's intangible cultural heritage), to the Tohoku top 3 Kanto Festival. Mysterious little spots like the Oyu Stone Circle Site and Ryu no Atama (Dragon's Head) are also worth a visit!

    • FUKUSHIMA

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      Fukushima Prefecture sits at the southern tip of Japan's northern Tohoku region, and is divided into three parts with their own different charms: the Coastal Area (Hama-dori), the Central Area (Naka-dori), and the Aizu Area. There's Aizu-Wakamatsu with its Edo-era history and medieval castles, Oze National Park, Kitakata ramen, and Bandai Ski Resort (with its famous powder snow). Fukushima is a beautiful place to enjoy the vivid colors and sightseeing of Japan's beloved four seasons.

    • YAMAGATA

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      Yamagata Prefecture is up against the Sea of Japan, in the southern part of the Tohoku region, and it's especially popular in winter, when travelers soak in the onsen (hot springs) and ski down snowy slopes. International skiiers are especially fond of Zao Onsen Ski Resort and Gassan Ski Resort, and in recent years visitors have been drawn to the area to see the mystical sight of local frost-covered trees. Some destinations are popular regardless of the season, like Risshakuji Temple, AKA Yamadera, Ginzan Onsen's nostalgic old-fashioned streets, and Zao's Okama Lake, all great for taking pictures. Yamagata is also the place to try Yonezawa beef, one of the top 3 varieties of wagyu beef.

    • Japan's most densely populated area, the Kanto Region (関東地方) includes 7 prefectures: Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Saitama, Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa, which means it also contains the Tokyo Metropolitan Area. In modern-day Japan, Kanto is the cultural, political, and economic heartland of the country, and each prefecture offers something a little different from its neighbors.

    • Gunma Prefecture is easily accessible from Tokyo, and in addition to the area's popular natural attractions like Oze Marshland and Fukiware Falls, Gunma also has a number of popular hot springs (Kusatsu, Ikaho, Minakami, Shima)―it's even called an Onsen Kingdom. The prefecture is popular with history buffs and train lovers, thanks to spots like world heritage site Tomioka Silk Mill, the historic Megane-bashi Bridge, and the Watarase Keikoku Sightseeing Railway.

    • TOCHIGI

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      Tochigi Prefecture's capital is Utsunomiya, known for famous gyoza, and just an hour from Tokyo. The prefecture is full of nature-related sightseeing opportunities year-round, from the blooming of spring flowers to color fall foliage. Tochigi also has plenty of extremely well-known sightseeing destinations, like World Heritage Site Nikko Toshogu Shrine, Lake Chuzenji, and Ashikaga Flower Park―famous for expansive wisteria trellises. In recent years the mountain resort town of Nasu has also become a popular excursion, thanks in part to the local imperial villa. Tochigi is a beautiful place to enjoy the world around you.

    • Tokyo (東京) is Japan's busy capital, and the most populous metropolitan area in the world. While the city as a whole is quite modern, crowded with skyscrapers and bustling crowds, Tokyo also holds onto its traditional side in places like the Imperial Palace and Asakusa neighborhood. It's one of the world's top cities when it comes to culture, the arts, fashion, games, high-tech industries, transportation, and more.

    • The Chubu Region (中部地方) is located right in the center of Japan's main island, and consists of 9 prefectures: Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niigata, Shizuoka, Toyama, and Yamanashi. It's primarily famous for its mountains, as the region contains both Mt. Fuji and the Japanese Alps. The ski resorts in Niigata and Nagano also draw visitors from around the world, making it a popular winter destination.

    • Nagano Prefecture's popularity starts with a wealth of historic treasures, like Matsumoto Castle, Zenkoji Temple, and Togakushi Shrine, but the highlight might just be the prefecture's natural vistas surrounded by the "Japanese Alps." Nagano's fruit is famous, and there are plenty of places to pick it fresh, and the area is full of hot springs, including Jigokudani Monkey Park―where monkeys take baths as well! Thanks to the construction of the Hokuriku shinkansen line, Nagano is easily reachable from the Tokyo area, adding it to plenty of travel itineraries. And after the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, ski resorts like Hakuba and Shiga Kogen are known around the world.

    • Aichi Prefecture sits in the center of the Japanese islands, and its capital city, Nagoya, is a center of politics, commerce, and culture. While Aichi is home to major industry, and is even the birthplace of Toyota cars, it's proximity to the sea and the mountains means it's also a place with beautiful natural scenery, like Saku Island, Koijigahama Beach, Mt. Horaiji. Often used a stage for major battles in Japanese history, Sengoku era commanders like Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu left their own footprints on Aichi, and historic buildings like Nagoya Castle, Inuyama Castle, and those in Meiji Mura are still around to tell the tale.

    • NIIGATA

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      Niigata is a prefecture on Japan's main island of Honshu, situated right on the coast of the Sea of Japan, and abundant with the gifts of nature. It's known for popular ski resorts such as Echigo-Yuzawa, Japanese national parks, and natural hot spring baths, plus local products like fresh seafood, rice, and sake. Visitors often spend time in the prefectural capital, Niigata City, or venture across the water to Sado Island.

    • SHIZUOKA

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      Shizuoka Prefecture is sandwiched between eastern and western Japan, giving the prefecture easy access to both Tokyo and Osaka. Not only is it known for beautiful natural attractions, with everything from Mount Fuji to Suruga Bay, Lake Hamanako, and Sumata Pass―Shizuoka's Izu Peninsula is known as a go-to spot for hot springs lovers, with famous onsen like Atami, Ito, Shimoda, Shuzenji, and Dogashima. Shizuoka attracts all kinds of travelers thanks to historic connections with the Tokugawa clan, the Oigawa Railway, fresh eel cuisine, Hamamatsu gyoza, and famously high-quality green tea.

    • Kansai (関西) is a region that includes Mie, Nara, Wakayama, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo, and Shiga Prefectures. Kansai contained Japan's ancient capital for hundreds of years, and it's making a comeback as one of the most popular parts of Japan. Kyoto's temples and shrines, Osaka Castle, and the deer of Nara are all considered must-sees. Plus, the people of Kansai are especially friendly, making it a fun place to hang out.

    • Kyoto flourished as the capital of Japan between the years 794 and 1100, becoming a center for poilitics and culture, and to this day it's a great place for close encounters with Japanese history. The cobbled streets of Gion, the atmospheric road to Kiyomizudera Temple, Kinkakuji's golden walls and countless historic attractions, even Arashiyama's Togetsukyo Bridge―Kyoto is a place of many attractions. With new charms to experience throughout the seasons, travelers can't stop themselves from returning again and again.

    • Nara Prefecture's important history reaches back to 710, a time now called the Nara era, when it was once capital of Japan. Called "Heijo-kyo" during its time as a capital, it's said that nara was once the end of the silk road, leading it to flourish as a uniquely international region and produce important cultural properties of all kinds. To make the most of each season, travelers head to Nara Park, where the Nara deer who wander freely, or climb Mount Yoshino, a famous cherry blossom spot.

    • Osaka is known for friendly (and funny) people, but its history is nothing to laugh at, playing a major part in Toyotomi Hideyoshi's 16th century unification of Japan. Thanks to long years of economic activity, it's one of Japan's biggest cities, and Osaka's popular food culture earned it the nickname "The Kitchen of the Nation." To this day Osaka is the model of western Japan, and alongside historic structures like Osaka Castle, it also has major shopping malls like Umeda's Grand Front Osaka and Tennoji's Abeno Harukas. Osaka is a place to eat, eat, eat, with local specialties like takoyaki, okonomiyaki, and kushi-katsu, and for extra fun, it's home to Universal Studios Japan.

    • CHUGOKU

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      The Chugoku Region (中国地方) consists of five prefectures: Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori, and Yamaguchi. In Chugoku you’ll find the sand dunes of Tottori, and Hiroshima’s atomic bomb site, plus centers of ancient history like Grand Shrine of Izumo.

    • HIROSHIMA

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      Hiroshima Prefecture has everything, from world heritage sites to beautiful nature and delicious local cuisine, and it's either an hour and a half from Tokyo by plane, or four hours by train. Itsukushima Shrine on Miyajima Island and the Atomic Bomb Dome, two Hiroshima UNESCO sites, are famous around the world, but in Japan it's also famous for food. Seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, especially oysters, Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki, and Setouchi lemons are all popular, and the natural scenery alone is worth seeing.

    • SHIKOKU

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      On the other side of the Seto Inland Sea opposite Japan’s main island, Shikoku (四国) is a region made up of four prefectures: Ehime, Kagawa, Kochi, and Tokushima. The area is famous for its udon (in Kagawa), and the beautiful Dogo Onsen hot springs (in Ehime).

    • Kagawa Prefecture is on the northern part of the island of Shikoku, facing Japan's main island and the Seto Inland Sea. It's known for being the smallest prefecture in Japan, by area, but at the same time Kagawa is called the "Udon Prefecture" thanks to its famous sanuki udon. Aside from Kotohiragu Shrine and Ritsurin Garden, the prefecture's small islands are popular, and Kagawa is full of unique destinations, like Angel Road. They say that if you lay eyes on Zenigata Sunae, a huge Kagawa sand painting, you'll never have money troubles ever again.

    • Located in the most southwestern part of Japan, Kyushu (九州) is an island of 7 prefectures: Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima. The island's unique culture has been influenced by Chinese and Dutch trade, along with missionaries coming in through Nagasaki's port. Modern-day travelers love the lush natural scenery and fresh food, plus the natural hot springs found all throughout the area (thanks to volcanic activity)!

    • FUKUOKA

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      Fukuoka Prefecture has the highest population on the southern island of Kyushu, with two major cities: Fukuoka and Kitakyushu. Thanks to growing transportation networks, Fukuoka is more accessible than ever, and so are the many local attractions. On top of historical spots like Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine, travelers shouldn't miss Fukuoka's food scene, with motsu nabe (offal hotpot), mentaiko (spicy cod roe), and famous Hakata ramen―best eaten from a food stall in the Nakasu area of Hakata. Plus, it's full of all sorts of destinations for travelers, like trendy shopping centers, and the beautiful nature of Itoshima and Yanagawa.

    • KAGOSHIMA

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      Kagoshima Prefecture played a major role in Japan's modernization as a backdrop for famous historical figures like samurais Saigo Takamori and Okubo Toshimichi, who pushed Japan out of the Edo era and into the Meiji. Because of that, Sengan-en Garden is just one of many historical destinations, and when it comes to attractions Kagoshima has plenty: the active volcano of Sakurajima, popular hot springs Ibusuki Onsen and Kirishima Onsen, World Heritage Site Yakushima Island, even what Japan calls the "island closest to heaven," Amami Oshima. Kagoshima might be found on the very southernmost tip of the southern island of Kyushu, but there's plenty to see.

    • OKINAWA

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      The island chain of Okinawa (沖縄) makes up the southernmost tip of Japan, which is why it's also the most tropical area in the country. Thanks to a history of independence and totally distinct political and cultural events, Okinawa has a unique culture, and remnants of the Ryukyu Kingdom are still visible all over the islands. Food, language, traditional dress, it's all a little different! It's also said to be the birthplace of karate.

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