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.
Are you unlucky in the area of love? Then you should consider a visit to the Tokyo Daijingu Shrine. This shrine, which has a connection with the Goddess of the Sun, is supposed to help you find your true connection.
The Hamarikyu Gardens are a Japanese-style park in central Tokyo where a fresh sea breeze blows. The gardens used to belong to the shogun lords and the Imperial Family, and you can still see some remnants of those days.
The Tokyo Tower is one of the highest constructions in Tokyo at 333m tall. The Eiffel Tower-inspired tower is just one of those famous spots you have to visit when you are in Tokyo.
Are you looking for a short pilgrimage to insert some more luck into your life? In Ota City near Tokyo, there is a route where you can do just that!
In 2018, the fish market and the wholesale markets moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu. Some of the restaurants and shops stayed behind in Tsukiji, but the beloved tuna auction has moved.
The imposing Imperial Palace and its wonderful Japanese garden are on top of most tourists’ must-see lists. A visit to the location of the former Edo castle is best done after learning a bit more about its history.
The long Nakamise shopping street in front of the Sensoji temple in Asakusa is a popular area for souvenir shopping and food tours. What is the history of this popular street?
The famous Robot Restaurant in Shinjuku has unfortunately closed its doors for an indefinite period of time in 2020.
In Twin Ring Motegi you can drive karts, have your kids try out various small-sized vehicles, and visit the on-site museum. It is a must-see for anyone who loves cars.
The Ashikaga Flower Park has wisteria trees that are 130 years old, and in spring the flowers are at their best. This gorgeous park is very popular with visitors from all over Japan.
Maxell Aqua Park is an aquarium located in the Shinagawa area in Tokyo. There are many exhibitions of marine species and several rooms with special illuminations, which makes this aquarium different from the others.
The Kumano Shrine in popular tourist destination Kawagoe has three activities that aim to bring the visitor closer to the gods. The activities are a bit physical and even quite fun.
On the futuristic island of Tokyo, Odaiba, in front of the modern DiverCity shopping center, is the life-size statue of one of the most iconic characters in Japanese animation, the giant robot Gundam.
For those who love Japanese-style landscape gardens, Tokyo is a paradise. Having been the country’s political capital during the Edo period, Tokyo isn’t lacking in beautiful gardens that once belonged to feudal lords.
Due to the firestorm that tore through the eastern side of Tokyo after the great Tokyo earthquake in 1923, thousands of people died in the area that is now Yokoamicho Park.
Enoshima is a small island right next to Kamakura, which makes it a popular additional destination for those visiting Kamakura. It is lively from spring to fall, and in the wintertime, you will find the island peaceful and quiet.
In Tokyo you can find endless wonderful places of historical and current nature. One of them is Ueno Park, famous for its cherry blossoms in spring. The Bentendo temple and Shinobazunoike lake are interesting landmarks here.