Chubu Region
Located in central Japan, Chubu is diverse, with the Japanese Alps, the Ise Shrine, and cities like Nagoya. It's also famous for its hot springs, traditional villages, and industrial powerhouses.
Travel Tips for Chubu
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The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is famous for snow walls in spring.
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Takayama Spring and Autumn festivals are considered Japan's most beautiful.
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Nagoya is a great transport hub for accessing the region.
Prefectures in Chubu
Niigata
新潟県Capital: Niigata
Famous for premium Koshihikari rice, sake, and ski resorts.
Toyama
富山県Capital: Toyama
Gateway to the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route and fresh seafood.
Ishikawa
石川県Capital: Kanazawa
Home to Kanazawa, known for Kenrokuen Garden and traditional crafts.
Fukui
福井県Capital: Fukui
Known for the Fukui Dinosaur Museum and Eiheiji Temple.
Yamanashi
山梨県Capital: Kofu
Home to Mt. Fuji's northern side and famous for wine production.
Nagano
長野県Capital: Nagano
Host of the 1998 Winter Olympics, known for mountains and Zenkoji Temple.
Gifu
岐阜県Capital: Gifu
Features the historic villages of Shirakawa-go and Takayama.
Shizuoka
静岡県Capital: Shizuoka
Home to Mt. Fuji's southern side and famous for green tea.
Aichi
愛知県Capital: Nagoya
An industrial hub centered around Nagoya, with rich samurai history.
Regional Specialties
Best Times to Visit
Stunning foliage in the Japanese Alps and Shirakawa-go.
Takayama Festival and cherry blossoms.
Snow monkeys in Nagano and snowy Shirakawa-go.
Good for hiking the Alps, though cities are hot.
UNESCO World Heritage
- Mt. Fujicultural (2013)
- Shirakawa-go and Gokayamacultural (1995)