The Chubu Region (��n��, Chūbu Chihō, literally "central part") 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.

1

Nagoya•

Japan's third largest economic center.

3.3 / 5

3,361

2

Inuyama

Former castle town north of Nagoya.

3.4 / 5

611

1

Izu Peninsula•

Hot springs and natural scenery.

3.8 / 5

1,101

2

Shizuoka

Prefectural capital with views of Mount Fuji.

3.2 / 5

665

3

Fujinomiya

City at the southern base of Mount Fuji.

3.0 / 5

209

4

Lake Hamanako

A seaside lake with hot spring baths.

2.6 / 5

459

1

Shirakawago & Gokayama••

Mountainous region, known for its farmhouses.

4.5 / 5

909

2

Takayama••

Preserves one of Japan's nicest old towns.

4.2 / 5

1,517

3

Okuhida•

Hot springs in the mountains above Takayama.

3.9 / 5

224

4

Gujo-Hachiman•

Small town in rural Japan with castle.

3.7 / 5

238

5

Furukawa•

Small town 15 minutes north of Takayama.

3.4 / 5

137

6

Gero Onsen

Famous hot spring resort south of Takayama.

3.6 / 5

379

1

Sado Island•

Large island off the coast of Niigata.

4.0 / 5

225

2

Yuzawa•

One of Japan's leading ski resort towns.

3.7 / 5

329

3

Echigo Tsumari•

Idyllic countryside staging modern art.

3.5 / 5

79

1

Kamikochi••

Popular mountain resort in the Japanese Alps.

4.4 / 5

472

2

Kiso Valley••

Valley with nicely preserved post towns.

4.3 / 5

474

3

Yamanouchi••

Home of hot spring bathing monkeys.

4.2 / 5

276

4

Matsumoto•

City famous for its beautiful original castle.

3.8 / 5

1,226

5

Hakuba•

One of Japan's best ski resorts.

3.7 / 5

636

6

Nagano•

Former olympic city famous for its temple.

3.5 / 5

1,649

7

Nozawa Onsen

Old fashioned hot spring and ski resort.

3.8 / 5

215

8

Takato Castle Park

Castle ruins covered by cherry trees.

3.8 / 5

26

9

Obuse

Pleasant town famous for chestnuts and Hokusai.

3.7 / 5

92

10

Norikura

Mountain and highland in the Northern Japan Alps.

3.7 / 5

96

11

Karuizawa

Upmarket mountain resort town.

3.4 / 5

863

12

Bessho Onsen

Small hot spring town with beautiful temples.

3.3 / 5

87

13

Togura Kamiyamada

Foreigner-friendly onsen town with historic fortress.

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1

Mount Fuji•••

The country's most iconic landmark.

4.5 / 5

1,447

2

Fuji Five Lakes•

Lake resort at the foot of Mount Fuji.

4.1 / 5

2,519

3

Shosenkyo Gorge

Nice gorge famous for autumn colors.

3.8 / 5

148

1

Alpine Route••

Spectacular route through the Northern Alps.

4.5 / 5

390

2

Kurobe Gorge•

Scenic gorge with a small sightseeing train.

4.1 / 5

169

3

Takaoka

Famous for its bronze casting industry.

3.2 / 5

27

4

Toyama

Capital city of Toyama Prefecture.

2.8 / 5

89

1

Kanazawa••

City rich in culture and history.

4.0 / 5

1,804

2

Noto Peninsula

Rural peninsula with beautiful coastlines.

3.8 / 5

281

3

Kaga Onsen

A collection of four historic hot spring towns.

3.4 / 5

189

1

Fukui

Prefectural capital nearby Eiheiji Temple.

3.2 / 5

394

Page last updated: July 22, 2016