Map of Japan
Your ultimate interactive guide. Click on sections to explore cities, regions, and more.
Japan by the Numbers
Japan Map Cities
Click a city to discover its charm.
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Japan Maps Google
Japan Map in World
Japan is an archipelago of 6,852 islands in East Asia. It stretches from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea in the south.
- Coordinates: 36°N 138°E
- Coastline: 29,751 km
- Neighboring: Russia, Korea, China
Japan Map Tourist
The Golden Route
Tokyo → Hakone → Kyoto → Osaka
Hokkaido Nature
Sapporo → Furano → Otaru
Kyushu History
Fukuoka → Nagasaki → Beppu
Japan Map Regions
Hover over a region to learn more.
Hokkaido
Wild nature, skiing, and delicious seafood.Tohoku
Mountains, hot springs, and harsh winters.Kanto
Urban center, home to Tokyo and Yokohama.Chubu
Japanese Alps, Mt. Fuji, and historic villages.Kansai
Cultural heart, incl. Kyoto, Osaka, Nara.Chugoku
Hiroshima, shrines, and the Sea of Japan coast.Shikoku
Pilgrimage routes and udon noodles.Kyushu
Volcanoes, hot springs, and early foreign influence.Japan Map Tokyo
Select a ward to explore Tokyo's diversity.
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Japan Map Prefectures
Total found: 47. Click to mark as visited (0/47)
Japan Map PDF
China Map (Context)
Japan is separated from China by the East China Sea. While they are close neighbors, they are distinct distinct archipelagos and mainlands.
- Flight Time (Tokyo ✈️ Beijing): ~4 hours
- Flight Time (Osaka ✈️ Shanghai): ~2.5 hours
Historical Ties
Japan adopted many cultural elements from China centuries ago, including Kanji (writing system), Tea, and Buddhism, which were then uniquely adapted into Japanese culture.
Japan Flag
The national flag of Japan is a rectangular white banner bearing a crimson-red circle at its center. This flag is officially called Nisshōki (flag of the sun), but is more commonly known in Japan as Hinomaru (circle of the sun).
Tokyo Map (Special Wards)
Interactive table of the 23 Special Wards of Tokyo.