Away from the mainstream Japanese cities that tourists flock to, Kanazawa and Fukui offer a respite from the hectic hustle and bustle of the typical tourist hotspots. Kanazawa is best known for being a beautifully preserved historic city, while the coastal Fukui is uniquely home to views of both the mountain and the sea!

Find out "what to do" as we discover Chubu region in Japan, including Nagoya, Shirakawa, Takayama, Kanazawa and Fukui. We have picked our favourite attractions so that you can plan the perfect itinerary for your next holiday in Japan!