The Netorabo research team, in collaboration with the survey website "Voicenote," conducted a survey with the theme "Which prefecture would you recommend to foreign tourists?" targeting residents of Tokyo.
Which of Japan's 47 prefectures do Tokyo residents recommend to foreign tourists? Let's now take a look at the rankings.
● 4th place: Okinawa Prefecture
Tied for fourth place are two prefectures. The first one is "Okinawa Prefecture." Okinawa is famous overseas as one of Japan's leading resort destinations. It has a designated duty-free shop system with Okinawan-style, providing a delightful shopping experience. Many places here also offer multilingual support and Wi-Fi, making it a great place for foreign tourists to spend their time. There are also historical sites that can be enjoyed in various ways, which may be why people consider it worth recommending.
● 4th place: Kanagawa Prefecture
Another tied fourth-place destination is Kanagawa Prefecture. Yokohama Port in Kanagawa Prefecture opened in 1859 and has been known as a gathering place for foreigners since ancient times. Additionally, there are popular tourist attractions among foreign visitors to Japan such as the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum, Yokohama Landmark Tower, and Mitsubishi Minato Mirai Industrial Museum.
● 3rd place: Tokyo
Tokyo was selected as the third place. Tokyo has been repeatedly voted by readers of the American publication "Condé Nast Traveler" as the "most attractive city in the world." One of its charms lies in the variety of experiences it offers, from Japanese cuisine to shopping. In addition to the latest attractions, there are many historically significant shrines and temples, including Sensoji Temple.
● 2nd place: Hokkaido
The second place is "Hokkaido." Hokkaido is not only known for its magnificent natural scenery but also for its many delicious foods, which are highly esteemed overseas. Photography spots where you can capture snowscapes and flower fields are particularly popular, with many foreign tourists coming for events like the Sapporo Snow Festival.
● 1st place: Kyoto Prefecture
Kyoto Prefecture was selected as the first place. It is one of Japan's leading tourist cities, popular not only among foreigners but also among Japanese people. There are many attractions where you can admire Japan's unique scenery, as well as numerous historical buildings such as Kiyomizu Temple and Kinkakuji Temple. Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine with its brightly colored torii gates seems to have become particularly popular in recent years. There are also a variety of Japanese cuisine and local specialties.
