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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Kotokuin Temple | Unique beauty unchanged since the Kamakura period
Kamakura’s symbol is the big Buddha that’s located in the Kotokuin temple. It is not only a beautiful sight, you can also enter the Buddha to see what it looks like from the inside.
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Hasedera Temple | The Western Paradise of Kamakura
The Hasedera temple in Kamakura has one of the most beautiful temple precincts in the area. There are many things to discover, and flower lovers will have a field day.
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Yokohama | Beautiful historical buildings and the world’s largest Chinatown
Many tourists skip Yokohama in favor of its more famous neighbors Kamakura and Hakone. But if you have time, we’d recommend you to spend a few hours in this modern harbor town as well.
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Narita Airport | one of Japan’s Leading Airports
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.
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Kawagoe Traditional Village in Saitama | Rich history and culture
In the prefecture of Saitama, there is an intact village that has remained of the Edo Period. The town is called Kawagoe, and it is a popular tourist spot in the otherwise non-touristy prefecture.
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Nikko Toshogu Shrine | Wonderful national treasures and gorgeous sculptures
The Toshogu is Nikko’s most famous landmark. The impressive shrine is the mausoleum of the first Tokugawa shogun, and one of the most beautiful examples of Japanese architecture in the country.
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Kanayama Castle Ruins | Beautiful historic castle ruins for those in the know
If you are interested in Japanese history and off the beaten track locations, the Kanayama Castle Ruins are a good place to visit. Learn more about the site’s long history.
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Mikazukimura Historical Theme Park | Time travel to the Edo period!
Mikazukimura is a historical theme park located in Yabuzuka-machi, Ota city of Gunma prefecture. In this park, you can feel the atmosphere of a village in the Edo period.