Honshu (Japanese: 本州, Hepburn: Honshū, pronounced [hoꜜɰ̃ɕɯː] ⓘ; lit. 'main island '), historically known as Akitsushima (秋津島, lit. 'dragonfly island'), [3][4][5] is the largest of the four main islands of Japan. [6][7] It lies between the Pacific Ocean (east) and the Sea of Japan (west).

Honshu is Japan's largest island and contains most of the country's best-known cities and destinations. It's here you'll find Tokyo, Kyoto, Yokohama, Hakone, Nagoya, Hiroshima, Osaka, Nara, Kobe, Niigata, Himeji and Mt. Fuji.

Honshu, largest of the four main islands of Japan, lying between the Pacific Ocean (east) and the Sea of Japan (west). It forms a northeast–southwest arc extending about 800 miles (1,287 km). Honshu is regarded as the Japanese mainland.

Honshu, which means ‘main province’ in Japanese, is the most populous and largest island of Japan. Historically, the island was called Hondo. To the west and north of the island, you have the Sea of Japan (East Sea), and to the east and south, the North Pacific Ocean.

Aug 18, 2017 · Honshu is the largest island in Japan at almost 228,000 square kilometres. Located to the north is Hokkaido, and Shikoku and Kyushu islands are located to the south and southwest respectively. The island separates the Sea of Japan, which lies to its north and west, from the North Pacific Ocean to its south and east.

Oct 18, 2019 · Honshu is located between the Sea of Japan and the Northern Pacific Ocean. Honshu is not only home to Tokyo, the world’s largest city, it is also the 7th largest island in the world. The island of Honshu is considered the historical and cultural heart of Japan.

Honshu (本州 Honshū, lit. "main island/province") is the largest island of Japan, housing the great majority of its population and hosting most of the visitors as well. Due to its size, it is commonly subdivided into smaller regions.

Dec 22, 2023 · Welcome to Honshu, a Temperate island in the Japan Sea, part of the majestic Pacific Ocean. This guide offers a comprehensive overview of what makes Honshu unique – from its geography and climate to its population, infrastructure, and beyond.

Feb 6, 2025 · Imagine standing on an island that’s not only the largest in Japan but also the seventh-largest in the world. That’s Honshu for you! With a population of approximately 104 million people, this island is a bustling hub of culture, history, and economic activity. But what makes Honshu truly special?

Honshū is also Japan's main island. It is south of Hokkaidō across the Tsugaru Strait, north of Shikoku (四国) across the Seto Inland Sea, and northeast of Kyūshū across the Kanmon Strait. It is the seventh biggest island, and is the island with the second highest number of people in the world after Java. ↑ Frederic, Louis; Louis-Frédéric (2002).