Find sites with information useful to sightseeing in Japan.
Hokkaido

VISIT HOKKAIDO
http://en.visit-hokkaido.jp/This portal site provides comprehensive information for travellers to HOKKAIDO, from basic information about HOKKAIDO's geography and history to information about seasonal events, activities, dining, shopping, and hot springs.

SAPPORO CITY OFFICIAL TOURISM SITE
http://www.welcome.city.sapporo.jp/english/index.htmlSAPPORO is the largest city in all of HOKKAIDO. If you are looking to have fun sightseeing, dining, shopping, or staying in SAPPORO, this site is the first place to search for information.

Hokkaido Experience.com
http://www.hokkaidoexperience.com/HOKKAIDO offers wide open spaces where you can enjoy nature in any season. You will find plenty of information here on enjoying the great outdoors and other active programs.
Tohoku Area

TOHOKU AREA TOURISM GUIDE
http://www.tohokukanko.jp/english/TOHOKU was the area hit by the great earthquake disaster in March, but already it is beginning to show signs of gradual recovery. As a whole, the TOHOKU area also has numerous sightseeing destinations completely unaffected by the disaster, where you can enjoy charming towns and natural scenery just as before.

NORTHERN TOHOKU SIGHTSEEING GUIDE
http://www.northern-tohoku.gr.jp/english/index.htmNORTHERN TOHOKU, the northern most part of HONSHU, includes the three prefectures of AOMORI, AKITA, and IWATE. The area has its own distinctive culture and offers "green tourism" and other sightseeing packages to bring you in contact with nature. We invite you to spend a summer in NORTHERN TOHOKU, where the beautiful landscapes and gentle people will leave you feeling refreshed.
Kanto Area

Welcome to Tokyo
http://tcvb.or.jp/en/No trip to Japan would be complete without enjoying all that TOKYO has to offer. This site provides loads of information you will not find elsewhere, from descriptions of the city's spectacular views to anime and gaming tours in AKIHABARA.

Tokyo Tourism info
http://www.tourism.metro.tokyo.jp/english/From traditional Japanese sights, facilities, and events to the cutting-edge urban culture for which TOKYO is famous, this site will help you plan a trip suited to your own travel interests.
Chubu Area

CHUBU AREA TOURISM PORTAL SITE
http://www.kandou10.jp/en/Get interesting tourist information about Japan's CHUBU region before you arrive.

NAGOYA INFORMATION NAVI
http://www.ncvb.or.jp/en/contents/This is the official tourist information site for the city of NAGOYA, the major metropolitan area in the CHUBU region. The site introduces the area's distinctive culinary culture, to be found nowhere else, and is sure to make you want to visit NAGOYA.
Kansai Area

Kansai Window
http://www.kansai.gr.jp/e/index.htmlThe KANSAI region, centered on the renowned cities of KYOTO, OSAKA, and KOBE, is home to invaluable history and culture. All four seasons are beautiful and can be enjoyed in the surrounding areas. The site not only contains general tourist information but also provides the latest information on upcoming events, making it easy to plan your trip. Site information also includes accessibility rankings.

OSAKA-INFO
http://www.osaka-info.jp/en/You will find plenty of information on this site to help you fully savor and enjoy the densely packed city of OSAKA, rich in history, culture, nature, and urban qualities. The site also has recommended trips based on specific interests.

OFFICIAL KOBE TOURISM SITE
http://www.feel-kobe.jp/_en/Not only will this site provide you with information on eating out, whether you are craving Kobe Beef or delicious breads, but it will also introduce you to various locations from which to enjoy KOBE's renowned nightscape. For its size, KOBE possesses an astonishing number of tourist destinations, all of which can be searched by area or type on the site.
Chugoku Shikoku Area

KOCHI PREFECTURE TOURISM INFORMATION
http://japan.kochi.tourism.web.transer.com/bb_url_ej.php?ctw_=sT,eCR-JE,bF,hT,uaHR0cDovL3d3dy5hdHRha2Eub3IuanAv,f20110518171311-0,cc2hpZnRfamlz,In addition to spectacular landscapes around the sea, mountains, and rivers, you will also find historic sites and other facilities, including Kochi Castle and the Kochi Prefectural Art Museum. The site makes it easy to find places you will want to visit. You will also discover pictures of the tremendous seafood that is available, as well as links to shops and restaurants.

EHIME TOURISM SITE
http://www.pref.ehime.jp/izanai/english/index.htmThis site introduces EHIME's renowned tourist desitinations, events, local products and more through beautiful pictures and easy-to-understand descriptions. Do not forget to check this site before travelling to EHIME.

CHUGOKU REGION PORTAL SITE
http://www.west-japan-travel.com/This area is popular for its authentic scenes of Japan, not to mention its three World Heritage sites--ITSUKUSHIMA JINJA, IWAMI GINZAN, and GENBAKU DOME. With its "Category Seach" and "Map Search," the site makes it easy to find what you want and plan your trip.
Kyushu Area

OFFICIAL KYUSHU TOURISM INFORMATION SITE
http://www.welcomekyushu.com/This portal site offers comprehensive KYUSHU tourist information that provides detailed introductions to all parts of KYUSHU.

KUMAMOTO PREFECTURE TOURISM SITE
http://kumanago.jp/foreign/index_en.htmlThis site introduces the many fun things to do and see in KUMAMOTO, including KUMAMOTOJO, one of Japan's three great castles; ASOSAN, an active volcano; and HITOYOSHI, a mecca for rafting popular among outdoor types.
Okinawa

Okinawa2Go
http://en.okinawa2go.jp/With loads of information on various things, including of course information on tourist destinations in OKINAWA, this portal site makes it easy to plan a trip suited to your schedule and tastes. They also operate a twenty-four hour multi-lingual call center that you can call if you ever experience trouble while traveling.



