Cities and Towns in Japan that Start with N

Below is the list of cities and towns in 🇯🇵 Japan whose name begins with the letter N. You will also find some general information about each of them.

NameJapanese NamePrefecturePopulation
Nabari名張Mie77,000
Nagaizumi長泉Shizuoka44,000
Nagai長井Yamagata26,000
Nagasaki長崎Nagasaki407,000
Nagaoka長岡Niigata267,000
Nagaokakyo長岡京Kyoto80,000
Nagareyama流山Chiba205,000
Nagasaki長崎Nagasaki407,000
Nagoya名古屋Aichi2,327,000
Naha那覇Okinawa318,000
Nakano中野Tokyo338,000
Nakatsu中津Oita81,000
Nanjo南城Okinawa43,000
Narashino習志野Chiba172,000
Nara奈良Nara359,000
Narita成田Chiba130,000
Nasu那須Tochigi24,000
Nemuro根室Hokkaido26,000
Niigata新潟Niigata798,000
Nihonmatsu二本松Fukushima52,000
Nikko日光Tochigi79,000
Nirasaki韮崎Yamanashi28,000
Numazu沼津Shizuoka191,000
Nobeoka延岡Miyazaki117,000

Nabari (名張)

Pronunciation: “nah-bah-ree”
Nabari is a city in Mie Prefecture, nestled in a valley between Osaka and Nara. It is known for its picturesque landscapes, including waterfalls and historic shrines. Nabari is also home to Akame 48 Waterfalls, famous for its connection to ninja legends.

Nagasaki (長崎)

Pronunciation: “nah-gah-sah-kee”
Nagasaki, located in Nagasaki Prefecture, is known for its rich history, including the devastating atomic bombing during World War II. It is also known for its beautiful harbor, cultural diversity, and attractions such as Glover Garden and the Nagasaki Peace Park.

Nagaoka (長岡)

Pronunciation: “nah-gah-oh-kah”
Nagaoka is located in Niigata Prefecture and is famous for its annual fireworks festival, one of the largest in Japan. The city has a strong agricultural background and is known for its rice and sake production.

Nagoya (名古屋)

Pronunciation: “nah-goh-yah”
Nagoya, the capital of Aichi Prefecture, is Japan’s fourth-largest city. It is an industrial and cultural hub, known for Nagoya Castle, Atsuta Shrine, and as the birthplace of Toyota. Nagoya is a key transport hub between Tokyo and Osaka.

Naha (那覇)

Pronunciation: “nah-hah”
Naha is the capital city of Okinawa Prefecture. It is famous for its tropical climate, Shurijo Castle, and vibrant Kokusai Street. Naha played a significant role during World War II and is now a gateway to Okinawa’s many islands.

Nakano (中野)

Pronunciation: “nah-kah-noh”
Nakano is a ward in Tokyo known for its mix of residential neighborhoods and bustling commercial areas. Nakano Broadway is a famous shopping complex known for its pop culture merchandise and retro anime stores.

Nikko (日光)

Pronunciation: “neek-koh”
Nikko, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is a popular tourist destination known for its UNESCO World Heritage sites, including Toshogu Shrine. It is also famous for its scenic mountains, lakes, and hot springs.

Nara (奈良)

Pronunciation: “nah-rah”
Nara is the capital of Nara Prefecture and is famous for its historical landmarks, including Todai-ji Temple and Nara Park, home to thousands of friendly deer. As one of Japan’s ancient capitals, Nara holds significant cultural and historical importance.

Numazu (沼津)

Pronunciation: “noo-mah-zoo”
Numazu is located in Shizuoka Prefecture along the coast of Suruga Bay. It is known for its fresh seafood, particularly its dried fish markets. Numazu is also a gateway to Mount Fuji and offers beautiful views of the nearby mountains.

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