Things to Do in Kanto, Japan
Tokyo and its surroundings, from neon districts to the temples of Nikko and the coast of Kamakura.
216 destinations across 7 prefectures
Festivals in Kanto
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Tsuchiura Fireworks
7 November 2026
Ibaraki · Fireworks festival
Koedo Kawagoe Fireworks
21 November 2026
Saitama · Fireworks festival
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Chichibu Yomatsuri
2 to 3 December 2026
Saitama · Float procession
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Comiket
29 to 31 December 2026
Tokyo · Festival
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Sanja Matsuri
14 to 16 May 2027
Tokyo · Float procession
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Sumida River Fireworks
31 July 2027
Tokyo · Fireworks festival
Joso Kinugawa Fireworks
Expected September 2027
Ibaraki · Fireworks festival
Kounosu Fireworks
Expected October 2027
Saitama · Fireworks festival
Suggested Itineraries
Places to Visit in Kanto
Yamashita Park
Yokohama's Beloved Waterfront Promenade and Park
Yokohama's most famous waterfront park stretching along the harbor, home to the historic ocean li...
Ginza
Tokyo's Premier Luxury Shopping & Dining District
Tokyo's most prestigious address dazzles with flagship department stores, haute couture boutiques...
Tokyo DisneySea
A marine-themed amusement park offering unique attractions, live entertainment, and immersive the...
Golden Gai
A labyrinth of tiny bars in six narrow alleys, preserving old Tokyo's intimate drinking culture i...
Tokyo Disneyland
The Happiest Place in Japan
The first Disney theme park built outside the United States, featuring seven themed lands with ex...
Yokohama Chinatown
Japan's largest and most vibrant Chinatown, home to over 500 restaurants and shops in colorful st...
Kairakuen Garden
One of Japan's Three Great Gardens
One of Japan's Three Great Gardens, Kairakuen is known for its collection of over 3,000 plum tree...
Yokohama
Yokohama - Japan's Stylish Waterfront City
Japan's second-largest city featuring a striking waterfront skyline, Japan's largest Chinatown, a...
Ghibli Museum
Studio Ghibli Animation Museum
Whimsical museum dedicated to Studio Ghibli's animated films, featuring exclusive short films and...
Shimokitazawa
Tokyo's bohemian hub of vintage shops, live music venues, and independent theaters.
Hitachi Seaside Park
Hitachi Seaside Park draws visitors with sweeping hillsides of blue nemophila in spring and fiery...
Kawagoe
Kawagoe - Little Edo
Known as 'Little Edo', Kawagoe rebuilt its merchant street in fireproof clay after an 1893 fire, ...
Tokyo Skytree
The World's Tallest Broadcasting Tower
The world's tallest tower soars 634 meters above eastern Tokyo, with two observation decks offeri...
Sawara
Little Edo on the Water
Beautifully preserved Edo-period canal district in Katori City, known as 'Little Edo on the Water...
Asakusa
Tokyo's Historic Heart: Temples, Street Food & Old-World Charm
Pass beneath Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate), with its massive red lantern, and follow the centuries-o...