Things to Do in Kanto, Japan

Chichibu

Chichibu is a mountain town famous for its December night festival with towering floats, a 34-tem...

Golden Gai

A labyrinth of tiny bars in six narrow alleys, preserving old Tokyo's intimate drinking culture i...

Nagatoro

River Gorge and Autumn Foliage Haven

Scenic river gorge along the Arakawa River featuring thrilling boat rides through rapids, dramati...

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...

Kamakura

Seaside Temple Town

Historic seaside city south of Tokyo, home to the Great Buddha, ancient temples, and beautiful be...

Tokyo Imperial Palace East Gardens

Historic Gardens on the Grounds of the Imperial Palace

The beautifully maintained former inner citadel of Edo Castle, now open to the public with Japane...

Enoshima

Enoshima Island

A small island near Kamakura with shrines, sea caves, panoramic views, and a lively seaside atmos...

Meigetsuin

The Hydrangea Temple of Kamakura

'Hydrangea Temple.' 2,500 blue bushes bloom in June, and the deep blue is called 'Meigetsuin Blue...

Odaiba

Tokyo's Futuristic Waterfront Entertainment Island

This futuristic entertainment island in Tokyo Bay feels like stepping into tomorrow with its stri...

Rikugien Garden

A Masterpiece of Edo-Period Strolling Garden Design

One of Tokyo's finest Edo-period landscape gardens, built in 1702, featuring a large central pond...

Oze National Park

Japan's most beloved highland marsh, with wooden boardwalks winding through vast alpine wetlands ...

Sankeien Garden

A Grand Japanese Garden with Historic Treasures

A spacious traditional Japanese garden built by silk merchant Hara Sankei, featuring 17 historic ...

Kusatsu Onsen

Japan's Premier Hot Spring Resort

One of Japan's most famous hot spring resorts, known for the Yubatake (hot water field) in the ce...

Menya Musashi Shinjuku Main Store

Samurai-Themed Ramen Pioneer of the Tokyo Ramen Scene

Since 1998, this Tokyo ramen institution has served its pioneering double-soup style that masterf...

Ashikaga Flower Park

Great Wisteria and Seasonal Flower Garden

Famous flower park featuring a 150-year-old Great Wisteria tree and spectacular seasonal illumina...