Chubu

Chubu

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Aichi, Fukui, Gifu, Ishikawa, Nagano, Niigata, Shizuoka, Toyama, and Yamanashi.

The Chubu region is centrally situated on Honshu, with Nagoya City in Aichi Prefecture as its primary urban center. Toyama Prefecture boasts the Japanese Alps, while Yamanashi Prefecture is home to Mount Fuji, a national symbol of Japan. Chubu is known for its rich cultural heritage, including historic sites, traditional crafts, and vibrant festivals scattered throughout its prefectures.

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