How are Japan’s 47 Prefectures?
Let's get things straight. I love traveling, and I love Japan. Therefore to combine these statements, I decided to *F* it, and why not just travel and see at all what Japan has to offer? This post will always be updated and will be random shots I took when I try to travel to all 47 prefectures of Japan. (Therefore I apologize if there is a huge between nicely taken pictures and with ones that are just random shots)
Fun fact, in Japanese "Prefectures," is known as 都道府県, read: todōfuken. This refer to for types of administrative area distinctions:
- 1 metropolis prefecture (都, to) which is Metropolitan Tokyo (東京都, Tōkyō-to)
- 1 circuit/territorial prefecture(道, dō) which is Hokkaido Pref. (北海道, Hokkaidō)
- 2 urban prefectures (府, fu) which are Metropolitan Osaka (大阪府, Ōsaka-fu) and Metropolitan Kyoto (京都府, Kyōto-fu)
- 43 proper prefectures (県, ken), which are the remaining prefectures I didn't mention above.
Update:
As of 2025.01.31, I have finally visited all 47/47 prefectures.
1. Hokkaido (1/47)
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| Orgel Museum in Otaru, Hokkaido. Hokkaido is well known for its European-style architecture. (taken on 2021.12.14) |
2. Aomori (2/47)
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| Hakkodamaru ship which was used to connect Aomori and Hokkaido before the Seikan tunnel was completed (underground train tunnel between Aomori and Hakodate, Hokkaido) (taken on 2022.2.22) |
3. Iwate (3/47)
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| The famous Wanko Soba where I tried to torture my self by eating excessive amounts of Soba, as illustrated perfectly in this FGO art official from the store, in Morioka, Iwate (Taken on 2022.2.21) |
4. Akita (4/47)
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| Namahage, an old tradition unique to Oga peninsula, Akita which holds during new years to warn children away from laziness and bad behavior (Taken 2022.2.23) |
5. Miyagi (5/47)
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| View of Matsushima Bay port where we can take a tour to view one of three of the most beautiful places in Japan! Located in Matsuhima, Miyagi. (Taken 2022.2.21) |
6. Yamagata (6/47)
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| The famous wallpaper-esque Ginzan onsen in Obanazawa, Yamagata (Taken 2022.2.20) |
7. Fukushima (7/47)
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| View of historical Edo period village covered by snow called Ouchi-Juku in Minami-Aizu, Fukushima (Taken 2022.2.19) |
8. Niigata (8/47)
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| I think Gala Yuzawa in Niigata would be the most famous ski resort in Japan. They have their own mascot which is gorgeous (Taken on 2022.3.19) |
9. Tochigi (9/47)
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| Entrance to Toshogu Shrine, a memorial of the famous Japanese historical leader Tokugawa Ieyasu in Nikko, Tochigi. (Taken on 2021.7.22) |
10. Ibaraki (10/47)
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| The beautiful and modern looking Hitachi station with the direct view to Pacific ocean, in Hitachi, Ibaraki (Taken on 2022.3.21) |
11. Chiba (11/47)
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| View of Kimigahama beach and Inubosaki lighthouse in Choshi, Chiba (Taken on 2022.3.5) |
12. Saitama (12/47)
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| The famous Chichibu festival with cart parades at Chichibu, Saitama (taken 2023.12.2) |
13. Gunma (13/47)
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| Iwakura Ski Resort with a beautiful mountain view in Tone, Gunma (Taken 2021.1.1) |
14. Tokyo (14/47)
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15. Kanagawa (15/47)
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View of Ashi Lake with the view of Pirate ship used for tour in Hakone, Kanagawa (Taken 2021.7.23) |
16. Yamanashi (16/47)
8th post where I stayed when I climbed mount Fuji with a height of
3,250m above sea level. Located in Fuji-Yoshida, Yamanashi.
(Taken 2021.8.22)
17. Nagano (17/47)
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| Snow Monkey Park with the famous bathing monkeys in Jigokudani, Nagano (taken 2022.2.12) |
18. Shizuoka (18/47)
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| Rival to the bathing monkey, there were also bathing Capybara, which is located in Saboten Zoo, Izu, Shizuoka (taken 2022.3.20) |
19. Aichi (19/47)
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| Entrance of JR Central SCMaglev & Railway Park at Nagoya, Aichi (taken 2022.4.1) |
20. Gifu (20/47)
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| Beautiful shot of a morning view of Miyagawa River which is located in Tsunogawa, Hida, Gifu (taken 2022.4.3) |
21. Shiga (21/47)
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| The view of lake Biwa from Biwako Valley, Shiga (taken 2024.10.5) |
22. Fukui (22/47)
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| Fukui Station with a dinosaur statue, which from I heard Fukui is famous for a place where ancient fossils were found (taken 2022.4.22) |
23. Ishikawa (23/47)
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| Noto railway that serves the Noto peninsula from Nanao to Anamizu, Ishikawa (taken 2022.4.2) |
24. Toyama (24/47)
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25. Mie (25/47)
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| The famous illumination tunnel in Nabana no Sato, Mie (taken 2023.12.29) |
26. Kyoto (26/47)
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| The famous pagoda temple around Higashiyama ward, Kyoto (taken 2020.11.21) |
27. Nara (27/47)
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| Deer found at Nara Park, Nara (taken 2021.12.26) |
28. Osaka (28/47)
View of Dotonbori night light, Osaka
(taken 2020.11.21)
(taken 2020.11.21)
29. Hyogo (29/47)
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| European-styled historical site by the name of "Weathercock House" at Sannomiya, Kobe, Hyogo (taken 2022.4.10) |
30. Wakayama (30/47)
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| The famous Kishi station with a cat as a station master. Current station master is the third generation by the name of "Nitama-san" (taken 2023.12.30) |
31. Okayama (31/47)
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| The view of Okayama Korakuen, Okayama (view 2023.12.23) |
32. Tottori (32/47)
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| The sand museum at the area of Tottori Sand Dunes, Tottori (taken 2023.12.23) |
33. Shimane (33/47)
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| Manhole showing the sign of Matsue City, Shimane (taken 2023.12.24) |
34. Hiroshima (34/47)
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| The view of Gembaku Dome from the Peace Park in Hiroshima (taken 2023.12.24) |
35. Yamaguchi (35/47)
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| The ups-and-downs of Kintaikyo bridge in Yamaguchi (taken 2023.12.24) |
36. Fukuoka (36/47)
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| The famous food stall at the bank of Nakagawa River in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka (taken 2023.12.24) |
37. Nagasaki (37/47)
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| The Heiwadai Park of Nagasaki (taken 2023.12.25) |
38. Saga (38/47)
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| The view of Takeo City from Mifune Park, Saga (taken 2023.12.25) |
39. Kumamoto (39/47)
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| The famous mascot of Kumamoto, Kumamon (taken 2023.12.23) |
40. Kagoshima (40/47)
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| The view of Sakurajima Island from the morning train (taken 2023.12.26) |
41. Miyazaki (41/47)
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| Heiwadai Park with a history site that built to celebrate the 2600th anniversary of Emperor Jimmu (taken 2023.12.26) |
42. Oita (42/47)
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| The view of Beppu tower, Oita (taken 2023.12.23) |
43. Kagawa (43/47)
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| Angel's Road Park in Shodoshima, Kagawa (taken 2023.12.27) |
44. Tokushima (44/47)
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| The view of Oboke Gorge, Tokushima in the morning (taken 2023.12.28) |
45. Kochi (45/47)
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| Anpanman's author originated from Kochi (taken 2023.12.27) |
46. Ehime (46/47)
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| The famous lonesome Shimonada Station, Ehima (taken 2023.12.28) |
47. Okinawa (47/47)
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| The famous Kokusai-Dōri,Naha, Ehima (taken 2025.1.31) |
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