Kobe is the fifth-largest city in Japan and is the capital of HonshuHyōgo Prefecture on the southern side of the main island of Honshū. The nearby Mount Rokko is ideal for hiking. The city has various museums, many Asian temples and picturesque parks where you can spend your leisure time. From the city tower platform (90-meter-high) you can enjoy a breathtaking view over the city, the sea and the whole region.

The city of Wakayama in Japan lies on the peninsula of Honshu. It is located directly at the mouth of the river Kinokawa. Wakayama is known for its Prefectural Museum and the city gets its name from its eponymous Castle.

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The Kanmon Straits or Straits of Shimonoseki is the stretch of water separating two of Japan's four main islands.

South Korea's second largest city, is a modern city lined with skyscrapers and beaches, while the city is also surrounded by towering mountain peaks. Seoul may be the capital but Busan is a bustling city with a soul of its own. Fresh seafood is a city staple as there are several markets offering locals the freshest of produce. Haeundae, is a well-known area by the beach offering delicious seafood. The city also has numerous trendy nightclubs for partying after a day spent exploring or laying on Haeundae Beach. The Busan International Film Festival is a popular event, drawing many visitors annually.

Sakaiminato, which lies at the northern end of the peninsula and Yumigahama, is a city in the Tottori Prefecture in Japan.

Tsuruga is a port city in the Fukui Prefecture of Japan. There are many historical and natural sights to be visited.

Niigata is the capital and the most populous city of Niigata Prefecture, Japan. It is famous for its high quality rice, beautiful coastal and mountainous sceneries, spectacular firework displays in summer, skiing in winter and year-round hot spring bathing.

Akita Prefecture is a prefecture of Japan located in the Tōhoku region of northern Honshu, the main island of Japan. The capital is the city of Akita, and it contains one of the most important oil fields in Japan.