{"id":1814,"date":"2022-04-04T07:54:25","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T07:54:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/overlandjapan.com\/?p=1814"},"modified":"2026-03-18T07:28:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T07:28:11","slug":"lukes-japan-bucket-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/overlandjapan.com\/en\/lukes-japan-bucket-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Japan Bucket List"},"content":{"rendered":"[spb_row element_name=”Heading” wrap_type=”full-width-contained” row_bg_type=”color” color_row_height=”content-height” bg_type=”cover” parallax_image_height=”content-height” parallax_image_movement=”fixed” parallax_image_speed=”standard” bg_video_loop=”yes” parallax_video_height=”window-height” row_top_style=”none” row_bottom_style=”none” parallax_video_overlay=”none” row_overlay_opacity=”0″ remove_element_spacing=”no” row_col_spacing=”0″ row_col_pos=”default” row_col_equal_heights=”no” row_expanding=”no” row_animation=”none” row_animation_delay=”0″ minimize_row=”no” simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”no” custom_css=”margin-top: -50px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: -5%;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

Luke’s Ultimate Japan Bucket List<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

Need inspiration in planning your dream Japan road trip or just in need of a last minute place to camp?
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Well, look to further. I am happy to share my Ultimate Japan Overland Camping Bucket List Map! And yeah, there are allot of places. I will be updating more itinerary pages over time with detailed locations, new places and activities I discover sharing my tips, comments and recommendations.<\/b><\/p>\n

Japan is surprisingly large! Stretching over 3,000 km from top to bottom, being made up of 47 individual prefectures across 4 main islands.\u00a0 Each region offers unique cultural attractions, history and diverse natural characteristics.<\/p>\n

My map centers around interesting campgrounds, potential free camp spots, onsen <\/em>hot springs, breathtaking natural wonders and cultural marvels all with a few places to eat in between.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s never been a better time to explore Japan by road\u2026 and I hope this map will help you plan your travels both in advance and on the go.<\/p>\n

With literally 100’s of destinations I have yet to visit, please help me tick them off one by one! As always, please share your new findings so we can add them to the map for everyone to enjoy.<\/p>\n

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Hokkaido \u2013 \u5317\u6d77\u9053<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Hokkaido Official Tourism Website<\/a> | Instagram<\/a> | YouTube<\/a> | JNTO Website<\/a><\/p>\n

Japan\u2019s northern frontier island is the most unspoiled of Japan\u2019s four main islands.\u00a0 Perfect for nature-lovers. It’s famed for clean air, wilderness, natural hot springs, volcanoes, world class powder snow, delicious seafood and fascinating indigenous culture.<\/p>\n

For the Overlander, Hokkaido would be best experienced in the mild Summer and Autumn months. Also, please NOTE, the Overland Camping cars can only travel to Hokkaido via a Ferry service.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_image image=”1909″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” caption_pos=”hover” remove_rounded=”yes” fullwidth=”no” overflow_mode=”none” link_target=”_self” lightbox=”no” intro_animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ width=”1\/2″ el_position=”first”]\n

Lake Shikotsu<\/p>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_image image=”1912″ image_size=”full” frame=”noframe” caption_pos=”hover” remove_rounded=”yes” fullwidth=”no” overflow_mode=”none” link_target=”_self” lightbox=”no” intro_animation=”none” animation_delay=”200″ width=”1\/2″ el_position=”last”]\n

An Indigenous “Ainu” from Hokkaido<\/p>\n[\/spb_image] [spb_blank_spacer height=”30px” responsive_vis=”hidden-xs” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=”Viewing Spots:” wrap_type=”full-width-contained” row_bg_type=”color” color_row_height=”content-height” bg_type=”cover” parallax_image_height=”content-height” parallax_image_movement=”scroll” parallax_image_speed=”standard” bg_video_loop=”yes” parallax_video_height=”window-height” row_top_style=”none” row_bottom_style=”none” parallax_video_overlay=”none” row_overlay_opacity=”0″ remove_element_spacing=”no” row_col_spacing=”40″ row_col_pos=”default” row_col_equal_heights=”no” row_expanding=”no” row_animation=”none” row_animation_delay=”0″ minimize_row=”no” simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”no-shadow” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

Tohoku Region \u2013 \u6771\u5317\u5730\u65b9<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Aomori Prefecture | Iwate Prefecture | Miyagi Prefecture | Akita Prefecture | Yamagata Prefecture | Fukushima Prefecture
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_blank_spacer height=”30px” responsive_vis=”hidden-xs” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=”Viewing Spots:” wrap_type=”full-width-contained” row_bg_type=”color” color_row_height=”content-height” bg_type=”cover” parallax_image_height=”content-height” parallax_image_movement=”scroll” parallax_image_speed=”standard” bg_video_loop=”yes” parallax_video_height=”window-height” row_top_style=”none” row_bottom_style=”none” parallax_video_overlay=”none” row_overlay_opacity=”0″ remove_element_spacing=”no” row_col_spacing=”40″ row_col_pos=”default” row_col_equal_heights=”no” row_expanding=”no” row_animation=”none” row_animation_delay=”0″ minimize_row=”no” simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”no-shadow” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

Kanto Region \u2013 \u95a2\u6771\u5730\u65b9<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Tokyo Prefecture<\/a> | Kanagawa Prefecture | Chiba Prefecture<\/a> | Saitama Prefecture | Gunma Prefecture | Tochigi Prefecture | Ibaraki Prefecture<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_blank_spacer height=”30px” responsive_vis=”hidden-xs” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=”Viewing Spots:” wrap_type=”full-width-contained” row_bg_type=”color” color_row_height=”content-height” bg_type=”cover” parallax_image_height=”content-height” parallax_image_movement=”scroll” parallax_image_speed=”standard” bg_video_loop=”yes” parallax_video_height=”window-height” row_top_style=”none” row_bottom_style=”none” parallax_video_overlay=”none” row_overlay_opacity=”0″ remove_element_spacing=”no” row_col_spacing=”40″ row_col_pos=”default” row_col_equal_heights=”no” row_expanding=”no” row_animation=”none” row_animation_delay=”0″ minimize_row=”no” simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”no-shadow” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

Chubu Region \u2013 \u4e2d\u90e8\u5730\u65b9<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Niigata Prefecture | Aichi Prefecture | Shizuoka Prefecture<\/a> | Mie Prefecture | Yamanashi Prefecture<\/a> | Nagano Prefecture | Gifu Prefecture | Toyama Prefecture | Ishikawa Prefecture | Fukui Prefecture<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_blank_spacer height=”30px” responsive_vis=”hidden-xs” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=”Viewing Spots:” wrap_type=”full-width-contained” row_bg_type=”color” color_row_height=”content-height” bg_type=”cover” parallax_image_height=”content-height” parallax_image_movement=”scroll” parallax_image_speed=”standard” bg_video_loop=”yes” parallax_video_height=”window-height” row_top_style=”none” row_bottom_style=”none” parallax_video_overlay=”none” row_overlay_opacity=”0″ remove_element_spacing=”no” row_col_spacing=”40″ row_col_pos=”default” row_col_equal_heights=”no” row_expanding=”no” row_animation=”none” row_animation_delay=”0″ minimize_row=”no” simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”no-shadow” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

Kansai Region \u2013 \u95a2\u897f\u5730\u65b9<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Shiga Prefecture | <\/strong>Kyoto Prefecture | Wakayama Prefecture | Nara Prefecture | Osaka Prefecture | Hyogo Prefecture<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_blank_spacer height=”30px” responsive_vis=”hidden-xs” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=”Viewing Spots:” wrap_type=”full-width-contained” row_bg_type=”color” color_row_height=”content-height” bg_type=”cover” parallax_image_height=”content-height” parallax_image_movement=”scroll” parallax_image_speed=”standard” bg_video_loop=”yes” parallax_video_height=”window-height” row_top_style=”none” row_bottom_style=”none” parallax_video_overlay=”none” row_overlay_opacity=”0″ remove_element_spacing=”no” row_col_spacing=”40″ row_col_pos=”default” row_col_equal_heights=”no” row_expanding=”no” row_animation=”none” row_animation_delay=”0″ minimize_row=”no” simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”no-shadow” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

Chugoku Region \u2013 \u4e2d\u56fd\u5730\u65b9<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Okayama Prefecture | Hiroshima Prefecture | Yamaguchi Prefecture | Tottori Prefecture | Shimane Prefecture<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_blank_spacer height=”30px” responsive_vis=”hidden-xs” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=”Viewing Spots:” wrap_type=”full-width-contained” row_bg_type=”color” color_row_height=”content-height” bg_type=”cover” parallax_image_height=”content-height” parallax_image_movement=”scroll” parallax_image_speed=”standard” bg_video_loop=”yes” parallax_video_height=”window-height” row_top_style=”none” row_bottom_style=”none” parallax_video_overlay=”none” row_overlay_opacity=”0″ remove_element_spacing=”no” row_col_spacing=”40″ row_col_pos=”default” row_col_equal_heights=”no” row_expanding=”no” row_animation=”none” row_animation_delay=”0″ minimize_row=”no” simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”no-shadow” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

Shikoku Region \u2013 \u56db\u56fd\u5730\u65b9<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Kochi Prefecture | Ehime Prefecture | Kagawa Prefecture | Tokushima Prefecture<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_blank_spacer height=”30px” responsive_vis=”hidden-xs” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=”Viewing Spots:” wrap_type=”full-width-contained” row_bg_type=”color” color_row_height=”content-height” bg_type=”cover” parallax_image_height=”content-height” parallax_image_movement=”scroll” parallax_image_speed=”standard” bg_video_loop=”yes” parallax_video_height=”window-height” row_top_style=”none” row_bottom_style=”none” parallax_video_overlay=”none” row_overlay_opacity=”0″ remove_element_spacing=”no” row_col_spacing=”40″ row_col_pos=”default” row_col_equal_heights=”no” row_expanding=”no” row_animation=”none” row_animation_delay=”0″ minimize_row=”no” simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”no-shadow” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

Kyushu Region \u2013 \u4e5d\u5dde\u5730\u65b9<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Fukuoka Prefecture | Saga Prefecture | Nagasaki Prefecture | Kumamoto Prefecture | Oita Prefecture | Miyazaki Prefecture | Kagoshima Prefecture<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_blank_spacer height=”30px” responsive_vis=”hidden-xs” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=”Viewing Spots:” wrap_type=”full-width-contained” row_bg_type=”color” color_row_height=”content-height” bg_type=”cover” parallax_image_height=”content-height” parallax_image_movement=”scroll” parallax_image_speed=”standard” bg_video_loop=”yes” parallax_video_height=”window-height” row_top_style=”none” row_bottom_style=”none” parallax_video_overlay=”none” row_overlay_opacity=”0″ remove_element_spacing=”no” row_col_spacing=”40″ row_col_pos=”default” row_col_equal_heights=”no” row_expanding=”no” row_animation=”none” row_animation_delay=”0″ minimize_row=”no” simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”no-shadow” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

Okinawa \u2013 \u6c96\u7e04<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_blank_spacer height=”30px” responsive_vis=”hidden-xs” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=”Highlights:” wrap_type=”full-width-contained” row_bg_type=”color” color_row_height=”content-height” bg_type=”cover” parallax_image_height=”content-height” parallax_image_movement=”scroll” parallax_image_speed=”standard” bg_video_loop=”yes” parallax_video_height=”window-height” row_top_style=”none” row_bottom_style=”none” parallax_video_overlay=”none” row_overlay_opacity=”0″ remove_element_spacing=”no” row_col_spacing=”40″ row_col_pos=”default” row_col_equal_heights=”no” row_expanding=”no” row_animation=”none” row_animation_delay=”0″ minimize_row=”no” simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”no-shadow” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

Japan Ferries<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Route Information & Booking Resources
\n<\/strong>Japan-Guide Information Resource<\/a> (website) | Direct Ferries<\/a> (website) | Long Distance Ferry Association<\/a> (website)<\/p>\n

Japan offers an extensive network of ferry routes. Each of the four main islands (Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku) are connected via bridges &\/or tunnels, however, many of the smaller islands can only be reached by ship.<\/p>\n

Most ferries can transport Overland camping car vehicles. Some of the shorter routes are managed by small ships that only can carry a couple of cars and a few dozens of passengers. The large ferries can carry hundreds of vehicles and passengers often equipped with luxuries such as hot baths and restaurants.<\/p>\n

The cost for taking a car onto a ferry varies and usually includes the fare for the driver but not for additional passengers. Advance reservations are recommended, but are not needed on routes with frequent departures.<\/p>\n

The below map illustrates the major (not all) Ferry services around Japan.<\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [spb_blank_spacer height=”30px” responsive_vis=”hidden-xs” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=”Map” wrap_type=”full-width-contained” row_bg_type=”color” color_row_height=”content-height” bg_type=”cover” parallax_image_height=”content-height” parallax_image_movement=”fixed” parallax_image_speed=”standard” bg_video_loop=”yes” parallax_video_height=”window-height” row_top_style=”none” row_bottom_style=”none” parallax_video_overlay=”none” row_overlay_opacity=”0″ remove_element_spacing=”no” row_col_spacing=”0″ row_col_pos=”default” row_col_equal_heights=”no” row_expanding=”no” row_animation=”none” row_animation_delay=”0″ minimize_row=”no” simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”no” custom_css=”margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 0px;” border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_raw_html width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]JTNDaWZyYW1lJTIwc3JjJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbSUyRm1hcHMlMkZkJTJGZW1iZWQlM0ZtaWQlM0QxdDBpUk5EaHg1Y2JXdFBIX01iSXNBa1N4ZVVUcWxRMTUlMjZlaGJjJTNEMkUzMTJGJTIyJTIwd2lkdGglM0QlMjIxMDAlMjUlMjIlMjBoZWlnaHQlM0QlMjI0ODAlMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpZnJhbWUlM0U=[\/spb_raw_html] [spb_blank_spacer height=”30px” responsive_vis=”hidden-xs” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=”Note:” wrap_type=”full-width-contained” row_bg_type=”color” color_row_height=”content-height” bg_type=”cover” parallax_image_height=”content-height” parallax_image_movement=”scroll” parallax_image_speed=”standard” bg_video_loop=”yes” parallax_video_height=”window-height” row_top_style=”none” row_bottom_style=”none” parallax_video_overlay=”none” row_overlay_opacity=”0″ remove_element_spacing=”no” row_col_spacing=”40″ row_col_pos=”default” row_col_equal_heights=”no” row_expanding=”no” row_animation=”none” row_animation_delay=”0″ minimize_row=”no” simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”no-shadow” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

Note:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Information on this page is for suggestive purposes.\u00a0 All routes, availability, pricing and suitability is subject to each separate\u00a0business managers discretion. All decisions should be researched and confirmed as the responsibility of the customer.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n[\/spb_text_block] [\/spb_row] [spb_row element_name=”Reserve Now” wrap_type=”full-width-contained” row_bg_type=”color” color_row_height=”content-height” bg_type=”cover” parallax_image_height=”content-height” parallax_image_movement=”scroll” parallax_image_speed=”standard” bg_video_loop=”yes” parallax_video_height=”window-height” row_top_style=”none” row_bottom_style=”none” parallax_video_overlay=”none” row_overlay_opacity=”0″ remove_element_spacing=”no” row_col_spacing=”40″ row_col_pos=”default” row_col_equal_heights=”no” row_expanding=”no” row_animation=”none” row_animation_delay=”0″ minimize_row=”no” simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_styling_global=”default” el_class=”no-shadow” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”] [spb_text_block animation=”none” animation_delay=”0″ simplified_controls=”no” custom_css_percentage=”yes” padding_vertical=”0″ padding_horizontal=”0″ margin_vertical=”0″ custom_css=”margin-top: 0%;margin-bottom: 0%;” border_size=”0″ border_styling_global=”default” width=”1\/1″ el_position=”first last”]\n

Reserve Now<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Ready to see the Japan of your dreams<\/b>? Reserve your camper now.<\/b><\/p>\n

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