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Soul-stirring experiences for lovers of the outdoors

Japan’s natural wonders aren’t just for the eyes—they offer exhilarating activities sure to stir the heart of any outdoor enthusiast.

Go diving in pristine ocean waters, and venture deep into virgin forests. Or take on the thrilling challenge of rafting down rushing rapids. Timber rafting down the Kitayamagawa, you can experience a fusion of Japanese tradition and real outdoor thrills. With so much to do, you won’t have time to catch your breath!

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Hokkaido
Hokkaido
  • Hokkaido
Enjoy vast nature and food in the northernmost part of Japan Enjoy vast nature and food in the northernmost part of Japan
Tohoku
Tohoku
  • Aomori
  • Akita
  • Iwate
  • Yamagata
  • Miyagi
  • Fukushima
Experience snow activities and traditional festivals in the northernmost area of Honshu, Japan's main island Experience snow activities and traditional festivals in the northernmost area of Honshu, Japan's main island
Hokuriku Shinetsu
Hokuriku Shinetsu
  • Niigata
  • Toyama
  • Ishikawa
  • Fukui
  • Nagano
Encounter breathtaking views of the Sea of Japan and the Japan Alps, as well as fascinating culture and food Encounter breathtaking views of the Sea of Japan and the Japan Alps, as well as fascinating culture and food
Kanto
Kanto
  • Tokyo
  • Kanagawa
  • Chiba
  • Saitama
  • Ibaraki
  • Tochigi
  • Gunma
Enjoy a condensed experience of Japan in a region that merges cities and nature, history and modernity Enjoy a condensed experience of Japan in a region that merges cities and nature, history and modernity
Tokai
Tokai
  • Yamanashi
  • Shizuoka
  • Gifu
  • Aichi
  • Mie
Visit Mt. Fuji, Shirakawa-go, and other World Heritage sites, and savor a food culture derived from the mountains and the sea Visit Mt. Fuji, Shirakawa-go, and other World Heritage sites, and savor a food culture derived from the mountains and the sea
Kansai
Kansai
  • Kyoto
  • Osaka
  • Shiga
  • Hyogo
  • Nara
  • Wakayama
Take in Japan's unique history and culture in the region where Japan's ancient capitals once stood Take in Japan's unique history and culture in the region where Japan's ancient capitals once stood
Chugoku
Chugoku
  • Tottori
  • Shimane
  • Okayama
  • Hiroshima
  • Yamaguchi
Immerse yourself in one-of-a-kind art and activities with views of numerous islands and mountains Immerse yourself in one-of-a-kind art and activities with views of numerous islands and mountains
Shikoku
Shikoku
  • Tokushima
  • Kagawa
  • Ehime
  • Kochi
Feel the island's nature and history, full of charm, with all your senses Feel the island's nature and history, full of charm, with all your senses
Kyushu
Kyushu
  • Fukuoka
  • Saga
  • Nagasaki
  • Oita
  • Kumamoto
  • Miyazaki
  • Kagoshima
Soak up the natural splendor of the four seasons, distinctive hot springs, and a rare history and culture Soak up the natural splendor of the four seasons, distinctive hot springs, and a rare history and culture
Okinawa
Okinawa
  • Okinawa
Immerse yourself in the southern island of Japan rich in nature and history Immerse yourself in the southern island of Japan rich in nature and history

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