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.
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Kairakuen Garden, Ibaraki | Beautiful garden, one of the three best gardens in Japan
Kairakuen Garden in Mito (north of Tokyo) is one of the three great gardens of Japan that was constructed during the feudal time. It is especially famous for its beautiful plum blossoms in early spring.
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Sengakuji Temple and the 47 Ronin Ako Loyal Samurai
Sengakuji is a Buddhist temple in Tokyo. It is a famous spot among history lovers because this is where the tombs of the 47 Ronin are located. Learn more about this fascinating story of loyalty and revenge.
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Kagurazaka | Geisha district lurking in the heart of Tokyo
Kagurazaka is one of the Geisha districts in Tokyo with an old town atmosphere. Walking through narrow streets with black wooden walls and dining in exquisite restaurants is a great way to spend an afternoon here.
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Mt Fuji | Symbol Of Japan That Shows A Different Face Every Time You See It
See beautiful pictures of the many different faces of Mt Fuji from various vantage points!
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A Place where You can Look into the world of Evangelion in Hakone
If you love Japanese anime Neon Genesis EVANGELION, an ‘anime pilgrimage’ to Hakone is a great activity to do from Tokyo. There are many places that appear in the series in Hakone, find out where to go in real life!
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Chidorigafuchi in Spring | one of the best cherry blossom spots in Japan
If you are looking for cherry blossoms in Tokyo, Chidorigafuchi is one of the best places to go. You can see the beautiful moat from a boat and walk through pink tunnels.
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Hitachi Seaside Park Ibaraki | One of the largest flower parks in Japan where you can see a variety of flowers/trees
One of Japan’s most beautiful sights is surely Hitachi Seaside Park with its colorful ‘seas’ of flowers and otherworldly Kochia fields that turn red in autumn. What is there to see in different seasons?
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Koishikawa Korakuen Garden in Autumn
Koishikawa Korakuen in Tokyo is a beautiful garden to visit for fall foliage and other seasonal treats. What is the meaning behind the garden’s architecture? And what else is there to do in the area?