GOLDEN ROUTE TO WEST JAPAN
Introduction
Japan’s Hidden Gems: Untouched Charm, Cuisine & Connection
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Jan 20, 2026 - 9 min read
Beyond Tokyo–Kyoto: Discover Golden Route to West Japan
Relax Along the West Golden Route
Period: Jan 19, 2026 – Mar 19, 2026
Answer a simple quiz and receive a special gift at participating locations along the West Golden Route. Available to international travelers on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Keep Exploring Western Japan
There’s so much to see in Western Japan. Why not explore a few more destinations along Japan’s lesser-known West Golden Route?
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Giveaway Campaign
Eligibility
International travelers only
Availability
Gifts available while supplies last — campaign runs until 19th March 2026
How to Participate
- Answer the quiz and survey in this form.
- At any supported location, show your screen to confirm:
- You have completed the form.
- You are following West Golden Route on Instagram.
- Receive your reward!
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InstagramGift Locations
Kobe City
Kobe Information Center
Gifts: KOBE TOURISM SMART PASSPORT Premium
8-chome, Kumoi-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture (South side of JR Sannomiya Station East Exit)
See DirectionsHimeji City
Himeji City Tourist Information Center
Gifts: Invitation ticket to enter Himeji Castle, a World Heritage Site and National Treasure
210-2, Ekimae-cho, Himeji City (northwest side of the central concourse of JR Himeji Station)
See DirectionsTottori Prefecture
Tottori City Tourist Information Center
Gifts: Conan Luggage Tag
111-1, Higashihonji-cho, Tottori City
See DirectionsOkayama Prefecture
Kurashiki Station Tourist Information Center
Gifts: Kurashiki Bikan District Walking Tour Coupon
Kurashiki City Plaza 2F, 1-7-2 Achi, Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture
See DirectionsOkayama City
Entrance of Okayama Castle
Gifts: Ujō Castle Café Parfait Voucher & Okayama Castle Souvenir
2-3-1, Marunouchi, Kita-ku, Okayama City
See DirectionsShimonoseki City
Shimonoseki Station Tourist Information Center
Gifts: Come on Wharf Meal Coupon 1000 yen
4-3-1, Takezaki-cho, Shimonoseki City
See DirectionsTakamatsu City
Tamamo Park, Historic Site of Takamatsu Castle (administrative office)
Gifts: Takamatsu Castle original goods set
2-1, Tamamo-cho, Takamatsu City
See DirectionsMatsuyama City
DanDan info - Ehime Matsuyama Tourist Information Center
Gifts: 3000 yen gift certificate machica
Matsuyama Mitsukoshi 1F, 3-1-1 Ichibancho, Matsuyama, Ehime
See DirectionsKitakyushu City
Kokura Castle Shiro Terrace
Gifts: Have Fun Pass in Kitakyushu City & Shimonoseki City
2-1, Jonai, Kokurakita-ku, Kitakyushu City
See DirectionsFukuoka City
Fukuoka City Tourist Information (Tenjin)
Gifts: Fukuoka Open Top Bus Pair Ticket
2-1-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka
See DirectionsTakeo City
Takeo Onsen Station Tourist Information Center
Gifts: Hot spring bathing ticket
294, Tomioka, Takeo-cho, Takeo City
See DirectionsNagasaki City
Nagasaki City General Tourist Information Center
Gifts: Sake Doburoku and Experience
Inside JR Nagasaki Station, 1-60 Onoue-machi, Nagasaki City
See DirectionsIki City
Gonoura Port Tourist Information Center / Ashibe Port Tourist Information Center
Gifts: Iki bicycle use
281-24 Gonoura, Gonoura-cho, Iki City / Hakozakinakayama, Ashibe-cho, Iki City
See DirectionsBeppu City
Beppu Station Tourist Information Center "WANDER COMPASS BEPPU"
Gifts: Beppu Round Tour Passport
Beppu Eki-machi 1-chome BIS South Building, 12-13 Ekimae-cho, Beppu City
See DirectionsYufu City
Yufu City Tourist Information Center
Gifts: Yufu City Commodity Certificates
8-5, Kawakita, Yufuin-cho, Yufu City
See DirectionsKumamoto City
Suizenji Hogo Hosokawa Cultural Center, Yusuitei
Gifts: Experiences in Kumamoto (Choose 1 of 3 experiences / 40-60 min)
5-23, Suizenji Koen, Chuo-ku, Kumamoto City
See DirectionsMiyazaki City
Miyazaki City Tourist Information
Gifts: Goshuincho (Aoshima Shrine)
1-8, Nishiki-machi, Miyazaki City
See DirectionsKagoshima City
Kagoshima Chuo Station East Exit Station Square Tourist Information Center
Gifts: Hop-on-hop-off Ticket CUTE
37-1 Chuo-cho, Kagoshima City, Kagoshima Prefecture
See Directions
About the Campaign
- Each participating municipality will offer special rewards to help visitors enjoy their stay even more.
- The content, value, and quantity of rewards vary by municipality.
- Registration will close once the capacity is reached in each municipality.
- Rewards may be redeemed only once per group at each municipality (same location).
- If you visit multiple municipalities, you can receive gifts in each area. Enjoy exploring different regions!