Welcome to Central Japan

Welcome to
Central Japan

Central Japan comprises nine of the most historical, most traditional, most cultural, most successful and most beautiful of Japan’s 47 prefectures. Central Japan contains the largest, most ancient of lakes, towering samurai protected forests, magnificent alpine mountain ranges, mighty rivers and ancient routes. Three of the five National Treasure listed samurai castles can be found in Central Japan, and the majority of major samurai battles were fought here. Having perfected the art of traditional and modern manufacturing, Central Japan is the nation’s financial powerhouse. A mostly unknown, undiscovered area where the traditions and culture of Japan remain to be discovered, welcome to Central Japan.