Chubu Region

Chubu Region

The Chubu Region (中部地方) is located in the center of Japan’s Honshu Island and is composed of nine prefectures: Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niigata, Shizuoka, Toyama, and Yamanashi. The region is further divided into three areas: Hokuriku, Tokai, and Koshin’etsu.

Chubu is home to some of Japan’s most famous tourist destinations, including Mount Fuji, the highest mountain in Japan and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Other popular destinations in the region include Nagoya, the fourth-largest city in Japan, known for its historic castle, museums, and unique cuisine; Takayama, a historic town with well-preserved old streets, famous for Hida beef and sake; the Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano, where wild Japanese macaques bathe in hot springs; and Shirahama, a coastal resort town known for its hot springs and Adventure World, home to giant pandas.

The Chubu region is also an economic powerhouse, with major industries including manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and tourism. It is home to major companies such as Toyota Motor Corporation and Suzuki Motor Corporation, as well as numerous aerospace and pharmaceutical companies.

Destinations in Chubu

Shizuoka Prefecture Shizuoka Prefecture (静岡県) is a prefecture located in the Chubu region of Honshu, the main island of Japan. Its capital is Shizuoka City, and the prefectur...
Yamanashi Prefecture Yamanashi Prefecture (山梨県) is a prefecture located in the Chubu region of Honshu, the main island of Japan. Its capital is Kofu City, and the prefecture i...
Fukui Prefecture Fukui Prefecture (福井県) is a prefecture located in the Chubu region of Honshu, the main island of Japan. Its capital is Fukui City, and the prefecture is k...
Ishikawa Prefecture Ishikawa Prefecture (石川県) is a prefecture located in the Chubu region of Honshu, the main island of Japan. Its capital is Kanazawa City, and the prefectur...
Toyama Prefecture Toyama Prefecture (富山県) is a prefecture located in the Chubu region of Honshu, the main island of Japan. Its capital is Toyama City, and the prefecture is...
Nagano Prefecture Nagano Prefecture (長野県) is a prefecture located in the Chubu region of Honshu, the main island of Japan. Its capital is Nagano City, and the prefecture is...
Niigata Prefecture Niigata Prefecture (新潟県) is a prefecture located on the west coast of Honshu, the main island of Japan. Its capital is Niigata City, and the prefecture is...
Gifu Prefecture Gifu Prefecture (岐阜県) is a prefecture located in the Chubu region of Honshu, the main island of Japan. Its capital is Gifu City, and the prefecture is kno...
Aichi Prefecture Aichi Prefecture (愛知県) is a prefecture located in the Chubu region of Honshu, the main island of Japan. Its capital and largest city is Nagoya, which is k...

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