Japan Central Travel Road Map

Central Japan Road & Rail Travel Map

Your Essential Guide to Japan's Golden Route

Explore the core regions of Japan most visited by tourists with this double-sided travel map. Covering the heart of Honshu Island, this map provides the clarity, precision, and detail needed to navigate from Tokyo in the East to Hiroshima in the West.

Detailed Coverage: Two Sides for Seamless Planning

• Regional Scale: Printed at a practical touring scale of approximately 1:600,000.

• Side 1: East to Central Honshu

  • Covers the area from Tokyo north to Sendai and Niigata, extending west to Nagoya and the Japanese Alps.

• Side 2: Central to West Honshu

  • Covers the region from Nagoya west to Osaka, Kyoto, and as far as Hiroshima.

Key Features for Japanese Travel

• Integrated Rail Network: This map is specifically designed to highlight all Shinkansen (bullet train) routes and regular rail lines, making it perfect for planning a rail-focused itinerary.

• Comprehensive Road Network: Features major highways, expressways, and secondary routes for self-driving trips and finding scenic detours.

• Major Cities & Attractions: Road networks and points of interest are clearly marked for all key centers: Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima, Nagoya, Sendai, Niigata, and Kanazawa.

• Urban Insets for Navigation:

  • Osaka/Kobe Inset: Enhanced detail for navigating the Kansai metropolitan area.

  • Kyoto/Nara Inset: Focus on the ancient capital and its adjacent historic temples.

Whether you're traveling the famous Golden Route by Shinkansen or taking a road trip through the Japanese Alps, this map is your indispensable travel companion.