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
Tori no Ichi at Otori Shrine, Asakusa
7 November 2026
Tokyo · Festival
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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
Kanda Matsuri
13 to 18 May 2027
Tokyo · Float procession
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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
Mito Plum Festival
Expected February 2027
Ibaraki · Festival
Suggested Itineraries
Places to Visit in Kanto
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Tsukiji Outer Market
Tokyo's Beloved Street Food and Fresh Seafood Market
The outer market stayed when the wholesale moved to Toyosu in 2018. Tiny sushi counters, grilled ...
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Tokyo Station
A Century-Old Red Brick Railway Landmark
Red brick station from 1914, restored in 2012. Ramen Street in the basement, Character Street for...
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Ginza
Tokyo's Premier Luxury Shopping & Dining District
Tokyo's most prestigious address dazzles with flagship department stores, haute couture boutiques...
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Roppongi
Art, Nightlife & Panoramic City Views
Roppongi became a nightlife district because of the American military. Occupation forces took ove...
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Nikko
Ornate Shrines in Mountain Forest
Mountain town with lavishly decorated UNESCO World Heritage shrines and temples, including the or...
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Golden Gai
A labyrinth of tiny bars in six narrow alleys, preserving old Tokyo's intimate drinking culture i...
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Harajuku
Tokyo's epicenter of youth fashion, street culture, and creative expression centered around Takes...
Tokyo Tower
Tokyo's Red Tower
333-meter communications tower modeled on the Eiffel Tower, with two observation decks for views ...
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Ghibli Museum
Studio Ghibli Animation Museum
Whimsical museum dedicated to Studio Ghibli's animated films, featuring exclusive short films and...
Kamakura Daibutsu (Kotoku-in)
The Great Buddha of Kamakura
The Great Buddha of Kamakura. 13.35 meters tall, 121 tons, cast in 1252. The original temple hall...
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Yokohama Chinatown
Japan's largest and most vibrant Chinatown, home to over 500 restaurants and shops in colorful st...
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Yokohama
Yokohama - Japan's Stylish Waterfront City
Japan's second-largest city featuring a striking waterfront skyline, Japan's largest Chinatown, a...
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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...
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Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum
A Retro Food Theme Park Celebrating Japan's Ramen Culture
An indoor food theme park recreating a 1958 Tokyo streetscape, where ramen shops from across Japa...
Engaku-ji
A Grand Zen Temple with a National Treasure Reliquary
Ranked second of Kamakura's Five Great Zen Temples, founded in 1282 to honor soldiers from the Mo...