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The capital of Hokkaido Prefecture, Sapporo, draws millions visitors from abroad for many reasons. Skiers and snowboarders make their way through the city en route to Hokkaido’s many ski resorts, while the Sapporo Snow Festival, which is held in February, is one of the city’s most celebrated cultural events.
Access from Tokyo by plane about 1.5 hours~

Kamaishi in southern Iwate Prefecture is known for its beautiful coastline, which is all part of Sanriku Fukko National Park. The city was devastated by the tsunami of March 11, 2011, but has been steadily rebuilding ever since, and intends to leverage its sports in its recovery.
Access from Tokyo by train about 4.5 hours ~

Kumagaya is a major city in northern Saitama Prefecture. During the Edo period（1603-1868）, Kumagaya was one of the towns along the old Nakasendo Trail. Perhaps its most recognizable sight is the temple, Menuma Shodenzan Temple, whose main hall, Kangi-in Shodendo, is a Japanese National Treasure.
Access from Tokyo by bullet train about 40 mins ~
Access from Tokyo by train about 1 hour 10 mins ~

Tokyo is the capital of Japan and the center of the country’s culture and economy. This city is packed with temples and shrines, some dating back over a 1,000 years, state of the art technology, cutting edge art, and abundant nature. As you plan to enjoy the best of Japanese sports tourism, please look to the city of Tokyo as a base where you can enjoy a range of meals, from cheap tasty foods to Michelin star restaurants, as well as cuisines from all over the world.

Yokohama is the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture, and is located less than about 30 minutes south of Tokyo by train. The city is home to one of the largest Chinatowns in the world and the famous Sankeien garden, a park filled with preserved Japanese buildings from different eras.
Access from Tokyo by bullet train about 20 mins ~
Access from Tokyo by train about 50 mins ~

Shizuoka Prefecture is well known for soccer. Shizuoka City, the Capital of Shizuoka prefecture is located near Suruga Bay and across from Mt. Fuji. One of the city’s most famous structures is Sunpu Castle, which was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu (first shōgun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan) in 1585. After the war, it was turned into Sunpu Castle park for citizens' rest and relaxation. Seafood from Shizuoka City’s fishing ports is also one of the city’s local attractions.
Access from Tokyo by bullet train about 1 hour ~

The city of Toyota, in Aichi Prefecture, used to be called Koromo, but changed its name in 1959 in honor of the city’s primary employer, Toyota Motor Corporation. In this town you can enjoy staple dishes like Miso Katsu and Hitsumabushi that are mainstays in Nagoya’s unique food culture. When it comes to sports, Aichi Prefecture is the birthplace of some of Japan’s top figure skaters, and there are quite a few well-regarded ice-skating rinks to be found there.
Access from Tokyo by train about 3 hour ~

The economic powerhouse of the Kansai region, Osaka is a lively city known for culinary traditions and distinct urban culture. Some of the city’s top attractions include the atmospheric Shinsekai neighborhood and the iconic Osaka Castle. It’s also the site of Universal Studios Japan, one of the country’s best known theme parks.
Access from Tokyo by bullet train about 2.5 hours ~

The port of Kobe has long been considered one of Japan’s most beautiful cities. It was one of the first cities to open to the West in the 19th century, and it has a distinctly cosmopolitan flair. Nearby is a well know sake brewery with over 300 years of history. The execptional taste of the sake compelled admirers to offer the brew at the Nobel Prize banquet. Badly damaged in Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake in 1995, the city has made a full recovery and very few remnants of the disaster remain.
Access from Tokyo by bullet train 2 h 40 mins ~

The largest city in Kyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture is one of Japan’s gateways to mainland Asia. It’s also the location of Shofukuji, the first Zen temple in Japan. If you’re there at the right time of year, you shouldn’t miss the Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival, which sees teams race one-ton floats around the Hakata neighborhood.
Access from Tokyo by plane 1 h 35 mins ~
Access from Tokyo by bullet train 5 hours ~

Oita City is the capital of Oita Prefecture, which is located on the island of Kyushu. The prefecture is known for its variety of onsen (hot springs), and it has Japan’s highest annual yield of hot spring water. The number of the source of the hot spring is number one in Japan, too.Two of the prefecture’s most famous onsen destinations are Beppu and Yufuin; both cities are less than one hour from Oita.
Access from Tokyo by plane 1.5 hours ~

The Kyushu city of Kumamoto is the capital of Kumamoto Prefecture, which may be best known for its celebrated mascot, Kumamon(bear mascot). Although it was damaged in a 2016 earthquake, Kumamoto Castle remains one of the city’s prominent architectural landmarks. One claim to fame is that the great swordsman and philosopher Musashi Miyamoto spent his final days there.
Access from Tokyo by plane 1 h 40 mins ~
Access from Tokyo by plane 6 hours ~