Honshu Island

Category: Geography — Asia / Japan

  • Honshu is the largest and most populous island of Japan.
  • It is one of Japan's four main islands.
  • The other three major islands are Hokkaido, Kyushu and Shikoku.
  • Major Japanese cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hiroshima are located on Honshu.
  • Important geographical features include the Japanese Alps.
  • Mount Fuji, Japan's highest mountain, is located on Honshu.

Key Pointer: Honshu → Largest Japanese island → Tokyo → Mount Fuji.