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, 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.

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.

2017年8月18日 · 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.

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.

2023年12月22日 · 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.