Major Cities in Japan map & data
There are 18 major cities mapped in Japan, spread over 16 prefectures. The most are in Fukuoka Prefecture (2), Kanagawa (2) and Osaka Prefecture (1). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include Tokyo, Yokohama and Osaka.
Major Cities by prefecture
| Prefecture | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Fukuoka Prefecture | 2 | 11% |
| Kanagawa | 2 | 11% |
| Osaka Prefecture | 1 | 5.6% |
| Hyogo Prefecture | 1 | 5.6% |
| Gifu Prefecture | 1 | 5.6% |
| Tokyo | 1 | 5.6% |
| Aomori | 1 | 5.6% |
| Nagasaki Prefecture | 1 | 5.6% |
| Kyoto Prefecture | 1 | 5.6% |
| Hiroshima | 1 | 5.6% |
| Aichi Prefecture | 1 | 5.6% |
| Miyagi | 1 | 5.6% |
| Ehime Prefecture | 1 | 5.6% |
| Okinawa Prefecture | 1 | 5.6% |
| Hokkaido | 1 | 5.6% |
| Yamaguchi | 1 | 5.6% |
Notable major cities in Japan
- TokyoTokyo · pop. 9272740
- YokohamaKanagawa · pop. 3724844
- OsakaOsaka Prefecture · pop. 2691185
- NagoyaAichi Prefecture · pop. 2295638
- SapporoHokkaido · pop. 1952356
- FukuokaFukuoka Prefecture · pop. 1538681
- KobeHyogo Prefecture · pop. 1537272
- KyotoKyoto Prefecture · pop. 1475183
- HiroshimaHiroshima · pop. 1194034
- SendaiMiyagi · pop. 1082159
- MatsuyamaEhime Prefecture · pop. 514865
- NagasakiNagasaki Prefecture · pop. 429508
- GifuGifu Prefecture · pop. 406735
- NahaOkinawa Prefecture · pop. 319435
- AomoriAomori · pop. 287648
- ShimonosekiYamaguchi · pop. 268517
- KawasakiKanagawa · pop. 1475213
- Kita KyushuFukuoka Prefecture · pop. 961286
What's in this layer
Every major city in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Capitals and major cities with population figures.
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Frequently asked questions
How many major cities are there in Japan?
This layer holds 18 major cities in Japan, the most of them in Fukuoka Prefecture. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
Can I download a list of major cities in Japan?
Yes. Own the layer ($5 once, or every Japan layer with the $29 Country Pass) and export it from the studio as CSV, Shapefile, GeoJSON, KML, GPX, ArcGIS, QGIS, PNG or PDF.
Is it free to put major cities on my map?
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What information comes with each major city?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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