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The Chubu Region consists of nine prefectures and is located in the center of Japan's largest island Honshu.

The northern part of the Chubu Region along the Sea of Japan coast (Fukui, Ishikawa, Toyama) is also known as Hokuriku Region, while the southern part (Shizuoka, Aichi, Gifu) is also known as Tokai Region and the prefectures of Yamanashi, Nagano and Niigata as the Koshinetsu Region.

Attractions

Aichi Prefecture

Inuyama Former castle town north of Nagoya. Nagoya Japan's third largest economic center.

Shizuoka Prefecture

Izu Peninsula Hot springs and natural scenery.

Yamanashi Prefecture

Fuji Five Lakes Resort at the foot of Mount Fuji. Shosenkyo Gorge Nice gorge famous for autumn colors.

Niigata Prefecture

Sado Island Large island off the coast of Niigata. Yuzawa One of Japan's leading ski resort towns. Echigo Tsumari Idyllic countryside staging modern art.

Nagano Prefecture

Yudanaka Onsen Hot spring resort famous for bathing monkeys. Kamikochi Popular mountain resort in the Japanese Alps. Kiso Valley Valley with nicely preserved post towns. Hakuba One of Japan's best ski resorts. Nozawa Onsen Pleasant hot spring and ski resort. Matsumoto City famous for its beautiful original castle. Nagano Former olympic city famous for its temple. Karuizawa Upmarket mountain resort town.

Gifu Prefecture

Takayama Preserves one of Japan's nicest old towns. Shirakawa-go Mountainous region, known for its farmhouses. Furukawa Small town 15 minutes north of Takayama. Gujo-Hachiman Small town in rural Japan with castle. Gero Onsen Famous hot spring resort south of Takayama.

Toyama Prefecture

Alpine Route Spectacular route through the Northern Alps.

Ishikawa Prefecture

Kanazawa City rich in culture and history.

Fukui Prefecture

Eiheiji Temple A center of Japanese Zen Buddhism.

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