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The Kanto region is a geographical area of ​​Honshu, the largest island in Japan. The boundaries of this region roughly coincide with the Kanto Plain. The region is made up of the Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Saitama, Chiba, Kanagawa and Tokyo Metropolis prefectures.

  • Fujisan World Heritage Center

    Fujisan World Heritage Center

    The Fujisan World Heritage Center wants to educate people on the geography and history of the popular mountain. Find out what to expect from a visit!

  • Mt Takao : Easy Hiking Near Tokyo

    Mt Takao : Easy Hiking Near Tokyo

    Mt Takao was introduced in the Michelin Green Guides for Travel and Tourism as a place that is relatively close to the center of Tokyo where you can discover the ‘real Japan’.

  • Panasonic Center Odaiba | Tokyo Guide

    Panasonic Center Odaiba | Tokyo Guide

    A visit to RiSuPia is interesting for everyone who likes to see what the future has in store technology-wise. Both kids and adults will have a fun time exploring this free museum.

  • Narita Airport

    Narita Airport

    Narita Airport is located about 60 km outside of Tokyo, in the city of Narita. If you have a layover in Narita of at least 4 hours you can visit nearby Narita city which is only a train ride of 15 minutes away.

  • Asakusa Sensoji Temple | Tokyo

    Asakusa Sensoji Temple | Tokyo

    Sensoji temple is one of the top tourist spots in Tokyo, which is no wonder as the temple has a long and interesting history and wonderful traditional architecture.

  • Nezu Shrine | Tokyo

    Nezu Shrine | Tokyo

    Nezu shrine from 1705 has the oldest surviving Shinto shrine building in Tokyo. Having survived the war, it is considered a heritage of high cultural importance. In spring, there are gorgeous flowers in the grounds.

  • National Showa Memorial Museum | Tokyo Guide

    National Showa Memorial Museum | Tokyo Guide

    The National Showa Memorial Museum in Tokyo offers the opportunity to observe firsthand how the common citizen lived in Japan during the mid to late 20th century.

  • Zojoji Temple | Tokyo

    Zojoji Temple | Tokyo

    This former family temple of the Tokugawa clan is a must-see if you are in the area. There is an impressive garden with a large number of jizo statues, and daily Buddhist ceremonies are held.

  • Gotokuji Temple | Tokyo

    Gotokuji Temple | Tokyo

    Gotokuji is a Buddhist temple in Tokyo. What sets this temple apart from the rest are the thousands of small cat statues that you can find here. What’s the story behind these cats?

  • Yasukuni Shrine | Tokyo

    Yasukuni Shrine | Tokyo

    The Yasukuni shrine is considered one of the most important shrines in Japan. It is also a controversial shrine because this is where Japan’s war dead are honored. Learn more about the shrine and its controverse.

  • Shinjuku Gyoen | Tokyo Guide

    Shinjuku Gyoen | Tokyo Guide

    The Shinjuku Gyoen National Park is a large green area with beautiful landscapes that provide a sense of tranquility. A visit to this large garden is a nice break from the cityscape of the surrounding area.

  • hexaRide and Tyffonium VR in Odaiba

    hexaRide and Tyffonium VR in Odaiba

    Hidden within a magnificent shopping center in Odaiba is an attraction that is for those who are looking to dive into the world of virtual reality. hexaRide is a fun virtual reality ride that lets you watch a 10-minute anime movie in VR.

  • Ueno Park | Tokyo Guide

    Ueno Park | Tokyo Guide

    The Ueno Park in Tokyo has many temples and museums, and it is one of the most famous places to enjoy the cherry blossoms in spring.

  • Village Owl Cafe in Harajuku

    Village Owl Cafe in Harajuku

    In the Harajuku area near Takeshita Street, there is a special store that allows the visitor to be in direct contact with real owls. It is one of the many animal cafes in Tokyo.

  • Haneda Airport in Tokyo

    Haneda Airport in Tokyo

    Haneda airport is located less than 30 minutes and 15 km south-east of central Tokyo. The airport is well linked to central Tokyo, and if you have the option to choose we recommend you to land in Haneda.

  • Hamamatsucho Station Area

    Hamamatsucho Station Area

    There are many hotels in the Hamamatsucho Station area, but what is there to do here? And is the area well-connected to the rest of Tokyo?

  • Tokyo Skytree

    Tokyo Skytree

    The Tokyo Skytree is the holder of the record for the world’s tallest tower and the observation deck offers some of the most amazing views over the whole Tokyo area.

  • Yoshiwara Former Prostitution District

    Yoshiwara Former Prostitution District

    In the traditional area of ​​Asakusa in Tokyo, about 20 minutes from the famous Sensoji temple, you can reach the Yoshiwara Shrine. This small shrine has a tragic history.

  • Oedo Onsen Monogatari Bathhouse – PERMANENTLY CLOSED-

    Oedo Onsen Monogatari Bathhouse – PERMANENTLY CLOSED-

    Oedo Onsen Monogatari in Odaiba has closed its doors permanently in 2021. Please check out Oedo Onsen Monogatari Urayasu Mangekyo in Chiba instead!

  • Henn Na Hotel

    Henn Na Hotel

    Henn Na Hotel, meaning ‘Strange Hotel’, is one of the most innovative franchises in the hotel industry in the world. Learn more about this robot-run accommodation!