neighbouring prefecture
Refers to a prefecture that is geographically adjacent or nearby. Commonly used in news, administrative, and travel contexts.
近隣県からの観光客が増えている。
Tourists from neighbouring prefectures are increasing.
災害時には近隣県と連携して対応する。
In times of disaster, we coordinate with neighbouring prefectures.
Compound of 近隣 (neighbouring) + 県 (prefecture). The word follows a standard Sino-Japanese pattern for administrative geography.