Kanto

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About Kanto

The Kanto region is the center of Japan in a number of ways, including its economy and population, which covers over a third of Japan’s total. Starting with Tokyo, one of the most prominent metropolises in the world, Kanto holds a plethora of must-see spots, such as the global port city of Yokohama, the ancient capital of Kamakura, and the World Heritage Site of Nikko Toshogu Shrine. Plan for your trip by reading up on all the basic info and get to know this amazing region of Japan!

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Luxury Accommodations

Within the Kanto region are a plethora of top-tier hotels offering the kind of exemplary service expected from a major city like Tokyo. Complementing this is a wealth of hot spring areas where you can stay in a traditional Japanese inn and relish an atmosphere unique to Japan, such as Kusatsu Onsen and Ikaho Onsen in Gunma Prefecture or Hakone Onsen in Kanagawa Prefecture. If you’re still figuring out where to stay, let us introduce you to hotels, villas, and inns that can all be accessed easily from Tokyo.

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Adventure Tourism

Hidden throughout Tokyo and the Kanto region is a fantastic diversity of natural wonders offering thrilling adventures. Prefectures like Tochigi and Gunma, in particular, are renowned for their wealth of outdoor activities, such as canyoning in the mountains or over rivers and horse riding. Here we present some outdoor activities and spots that are not only easy to access from Tokyo, but can also be done as a day trip. Why not try your hand at one during your Tokyo visit?

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National Parks

Kanto is home to three national parks: Nikko National Park, known for gorgeous mountain, lake, waterfall, and wetland scenery along with temples and shrines designated as a World Heritage Site; Oze National Park, where you can walk on a wooden path over marshland while admiring the incredible variety of flora; and Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park, which is the closest to Tokyo and extremely easy to access. In this article, we’ll introduce you to their charms and show you how best to enjoy them!

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Hot Springs

There are numerous hot spring havens easily accessed from Tokyo, such as Kusatsu Onsen, which boasts the highest natural spring water output in Japan; Hakone-Yumoto Onsen, renowned as a place for enjoying art alongside hot springs; and Kamogawa Onsen, a resort-like area right by the sea. So, why not spend the night at one of these paradises while exploring Tokyo? We’ll introduce the best things to do in each and what sort of benefits their hot spring waters hold, allowing you to pick one that best matches your interests and travel plans!

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