The Kanto area consists of Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, Tokyo, and Kanagawa prefectures, and is the center of Japan with one-third of the country's total population.
Places of interest in Ibaraki Prefecture include Kairakuen Garden, which is one of the three most famous gardens in Japan for its outstanding scenery, and Ushiku Daibutsu, which is registered by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest bronze statue of Buddha.
Kairakuen is especially famous for its plum blossoms, with more than 3,000 plum trees of 110 varieties planted in the garden, which attracts many tourists every year around February to March, when the plum blossoms are at their best.
There is a plan to increase the number of plum tree varieties to 500 in the future, and this is a recommended spot that will continue to delight many people with plum blossoms in the future.
Other tourist attractions in Tochigi Prefecture include Lake Chuzenji, which is located in Nikko National Park and has the highest water surface in Japan at 1,269 m above sea level, and Nikko Toshogu Shrine, which is included as one of the "Shrines and Temples of Nikko" World Heritage sites.
Nikko Toshogu Shrine is a popular spot for students on school excursions, and attracts many tourists both on weekdays and holidays.
Lake Haruna, the second highest lake in Gunma Prefecture after Chuzenji Lake in Tochigi Prefecture, is popular for camping and wakasagi fishing, and Tomioka Silk Mill, Japan's first full-scale instrumental silk mill, was established as a symbol of modernization during the Industrial Revolution in the Meiji Period.
The "Tomioka Silk Mill" is registered as a World Heritage Site and is one of Gunma Prefecture's most notable tourist attractions.
In Saitama Prefecture, there is "Kawagoe Kura-zukuri no Machinami," which is recognized as an "Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings," with its old-fashioned tiled roofs creating a nice atmosphere. Walking through the town, you will see the old favorite Japanese townscape, which is crowded with many tourists on weekends.
Chiba Prefecture's main attraction is the natural beauty of the peninsula, which is surrounded by the sea. From spring to early summer, visitors can experience tiohigari (ebb and flow fishing) on the Tokyo Bay side, and during the summer vacation season, they can enjoy sea bathing and other marine leisure activities to their heart's content. In the inland area, strawberry picking is famous, and many bus tours are organized every year.
Tokyo is home to the Tokyo Sky Tree, the world's tallest free-standing radio tower, the Tokyo Tower, which has watched over the city during its period of rapid economic growth, and Senso-ji Temple, the oldest temple in the city and famous for its Kaminarimon (Thunder Gate). Senso-ji Temple is known for the large number of worshippers who visit the temple every year during Hatsumode, and the temple is crowded with tourists on both weekdays and holidays.
Kamakura, with its many temples and shrines, and its traditional townscape and atmosphere, and the Shonan area, with its vibrant young population, are hot spots in Kanagawa Prefecture. The Shonan area is also home to the Enoden, a famous railroad that runs along the seaside and on some road surfaces, and is visited by many railroad enthusiasts and photographers.
At 634 meters tall, it is the tallest tower in the world. It is the second tallest man-made structure in the world after the Burj Khalifa (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) at 828 meters. There are observation decks at 350 meters and 450 meters above the ground, offering spectacular views of the horizon during the day and the night skyline of Tokyo below at night....»
As the name suggests, the ridge runs like a saw and teeth, and the view from the top is magnificent. Altitude: 329.5 meters...»
Takao is easily accessible by train, taking about one hour from the center of Tokyo, and is a mountain where hiking can be easily enjoyed. The mountain is visited by many tourists and climbers throughout the year. Since ancient times, Mt. Takao has been considered a sacred mountain for Shugendo (mountain asceticism). There is also a legend that Tengu, or heavenly goblins, have existed on Mt. The...»
Kusatsu Onsen is a hot spring resort with a rich hot spring atmosphere, with its steamy hot spring fields and rivers of hot water flowing in the west and open-air baths. There are more than 100 naturally gushing hot springs of various sizes, and the amount of natural hot spring water gushing out at a rate of more than 32,300 liters per minute is the highest in Japan.There are many attractions uni...»
Shinsho-ji Temple is popularly known as Narita's Fudo-sama, and has been a sacred place of pilgrimage for many people since the Edo period, including the Kabuki actors Danjuro Ichikawa and Ebizo Ichikawa. The temple is the head temple of the Chizan school of the Shingon sect, founded in 940 by High Priest Kancho. The main deity, Fudo Myoo, was carved and opened by Kobo Daishi (a great Buddhist pr...»
Senso-ji Temple is the oldest temple in Tokyo.The temple grounds are lined on both sides by Nakamise Street with its traditional downtown atmosphere, the Kaminarimon and Hozomon gates, the main hall, and the five-story pagoda, making it one of the most popular tourist attractions in Japan. Nakamise DoriOne of the oldest shopping streets in Japan, Nakamise-dori stretches 250 meters from Kaminarimo...»
The shrine is dedicated to the spirit of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Shogunate. The gorgeous architecture represented by the Yomeimon Gate is unparalleled in its mixed Shinto/Buddhist style. Together with Kunouzan Toshogu Shrine and Ueno Toshogu Shrine, it is one of the three major Toshogu shrines.Five of the eight buildings are designated as National Treasures, and 34 are design...»
This bronze statue of the Great Buddha stands 120 meters tall, comparable in size to the Kasumigaseki skyscraper.It is the sixth tallest standing statue in the world.It is the world's largest "bronze" humanoid structure (Buddha statue) above ground level and is registered in the Guinness World Records as the "World's Largest Bronze Buddha Statue. Visitors can enter the womb and take an elevator u...»
The Daibutsu (Great Buddha) is the principal image of the temple Kotokuin (Kotokuin Temple) and the symbol of Kamakura.The statue is 11.31 meters high (13.35 meters if the pedestal is included) and weighs about 121 tons, and is designated as a national treasure. It is believed that the bronze statue of the Great Buddha was created in 1252. Excavations have revealed that the statue was originally...»
The zoo breeds over 3,000 animals of 500 species, including the world's three rarest animals, the giant panda, okapi, and pygmy hippopotamus, as well as rare animals such as the Sumatran tiger and the lowland gorilla. In the 14-hectare lush green park, there are exhibits that recreate the animals' habitat, up-close exhibits, and a corner where visitors can interact with guinea pigs, rabbits, and ...»
Hakkeijima is a marine entertainment island complex consisting of an aquarium, amusement park, shopping mall, hotel and marina. The aquarium "Aqua Resorts" at Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is divided into four areas according to theme, allowing visitors to enjoy the entire ocean. Aqua Museum.100,000 living creatures of 500 species live here.Aqua Theater (720-inch digital high-definition theater with 1...»
Also called Kamakura Hachimangu Shrine, it was built as a guardian deity of the Minamoto clan. Since then, it has been the guardian deity of the Kamakura warriors. The shrine is associated with Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first barbarian general of the Kamakura Shogunate. In 1063, Minamoto no Yoriyoshi enshrined Ishimizu Hachiman Shrine in Kyoto on the Yuhigahama beach near Kamakura. In 1180, Minamo...»
The second tallest structure in Japan after the Tokyo Sky Tree, the Tokyo Tower is a 333-meter-high radio tower. On a clear day, the two-story Main Deck, 125 meters above ground, and the 250-meter-high Top Deck, a special observation deck, offer panoramic views of Mount Fuji, the Miura Peninsula, and the Boso Peninsula in the distance. Foot Town, a five-story facility located below the tower, ho...»
The waterfall spans the Taki River, a tributary of the Kuji River, and boasts a height of 120 meters and a width of 73 meters. It is also called "Yodo no Taki" (Four Degrees Fall) because the water falls in four stages down a large rock face. From a distance, Fukuroda Falls appears as a gentle white line, but as one approaches, it reveals a roughness that seems to strike the ground. The charm of...»
The Osanbashi Bridge is a two-story international passenger terminal with one basement level located in the Port of Yokohama.The rooftop, which has the aptly named "Whale's Backyard," is a park-like spot with a wooden deck made of Brazilian ipe and a natural grass lawn, which can be freely accessed 24 hours a day. It offers a panoramic view of Yokohama Harbor, from Minato Mirai to the Bay Bridge ...»
Yokohama Chinatown is the largest Chinatown in East Asia, with more than 500 stores ranging from Chinese restaurants to cafes, bars, and Asian sundries all lined up in a mere 500 meter square block. There are both casual food stalls and long-established authentic Chinese restaurants, many famous and new restaurants, Cantonese, Shanghai, Sichuan, and Beijing cuisine, as well as dim sum dishes prep...»
One of the largest urban zoos in Japan, with approximately 100 species and 760 animals on display on its vast 45-hectare grounds. Visitors can encounter rare animals such as the okapi, one of the world's three rarest animals, the Indian lion, of which there are only about 300 in the world, the sesquiped tortoiseshell kangaroo, the yak, the crested serpentine, and the giant migratory pigeon, which...»
Sankeien Garden is a vast 175,000-square-meter garden with 17 Japanese architectural structures. The garden is designated as a national place of scenic beauty, and 10 buildings, 12 of which were relocated, are designated as national important cultural properties.The original relocated buildings are 5 in Kyoto, 3 in Wakayama, 2 in Kanagawa, 1 in Gifu, and 1 in Tokyo. The buildings of high histori...»
Facing Tokyo Bay, the park covers an area of about 80 hectares and includes an aquarium, an aviary, a Giant Ferris Wheel, an observation rest house, a lawn area, eating and drinking facilities, and even a hotel.A wide variety of plants and wild birds can be seen, and the observation rest house and Giant Ferris Wheel offer panoramic views of the ocean.Crossing the bridge from Shiofu no Hiroba leads...»
This cave is located at the end of Enoshima, one of the scenic spots on the Shonan Coast, which is also a tourist destination. The cave, which was formed by erosion by waves, is said to be the birthplace of the Enoshima Benzaiten faith. It is said to be the place where Kobo Daishi and Nichiren Shonin practiced asceticism and where Minamoto no Yoritomo prayed for the conquest of Oshu. Inside the ...»
The aquarium is located in Kasai Rinkai Park, a vast park of approximately 80 hectares facing Tokyo Bay.It holds the record for the largest number of annual visitors to an aquarium in Japan and is the most visited aquarium in eastern Japan. The building is a glass dome about 30 meters above the ground at the center of the pond.The entrance is directly under the dome, and the exhibition space exte...»
Enoshima is a picturesque land island with a circumference of 4 km and an elevation of about 60 m, jutting out from the Shonan coast into Sagami Bay.It is also known as the "Miami Beach of the Orient" for its beautiful coastline,The island has long been a scenic spot and is now one of the most popular tourist areas in Japan. The island is home to the Enoshima Shrine, the Enoshima Iwaya, an underw...»
Inokashira Onshi Koen is one of the largest urban parks in Japan. It covers an area of approximately 32 hectares, with promenades, a pond, Inokashira Pond, known as the spring-fed pond that runs through the park, and a vast area of trees and flowers to enjoy. It has been selected as one of the 100 best cherry blossom viewing spots in Japan. This park was opened in 1917. The park has become a popu...»
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse is a cultural and commercial facility built in the red brick warehouse by the Meiji government.Building No. 1 is a cultural facility with exhibition space on the second floor and a hall on the third floor, and Building No. 2 is a commercial facility with 40 stores and restaurants. The surrounding area has been developed as "Red Brick Park" with a plaza and park, a...»
Takao, which has long been considered a sacred mountain for Shugendo (mountain asceticism).Legend has it that tengu (heavenly goblins) have existed on Mt. In 744, Gyoki, by order of Emperor Shomu, opened the temple (the first ascent of the mountain) and founded Takao Yakuoin. When visitors pass through the Yakuoin temple gate, they are greeted by two tengu (heavenly goblins).Aizenmyoo Hall, whic...»
The aquarium is located in Tokyo Solamachi in Tokyo Skytree Town.The aquarium exhibits 7,000 marine creatures of about 260 species in eight zones.It is open until 9:00 p.m., so visitors can stop by at the end of their sightseeing tour. JellyfishAbout 700 jellyfish of 14 species born and raised in the SUMIDA AQUARIUM, including red jellyfish and octopus jellyfish, are on display.In the "Big Petri ...»
Rainbow Bridge is a double-decker suspension bridge with a total length of approximately 800 meters. It is popular as a weekend driving course because of its excellent daytime and nighttime views of the ocean and buildings. The upper part of the bridge is connected to the Metropolitan Expressway, while the lower part is connected to the new Yurikamome transportation system in the center, with ord...»
This five-story facility with a total floor space of approximately 19,800 square meters is one of the top-class aquariums in Japan. It is a comprehensive museum of the sea that incorporates museum and science museum-like exhibition techniques, and offers a wide range of fields to see, touch, and play. With a total exhibition tank capacity of approximately 5,100 tons of water, the aquarium introd...»
Adjacent to the Port of Yokohama, this park offers a romantic view of the Bay Bridge and ships passing through the harbor. The park was opened in 1930 on reclaimed sea land. In the park, there is the "Rose Garden of the Future," where 2,650 roses of about 190 varieties bloom every spring and fall, a statue of the guardian god of water donated by the City of San Diego, a statue of "The Girl with t...»
The Sunshine Aquarium is an urban aquarium located 40 meters above ground on the roof of a skyscraper in the Sunshine City complex. Visitors can see 23,000 marine creatures of approximately 550 species in carefully designed exhibits, including flying penguins that appear to swim in midair, a tunnel tank of jellyfish, and a large tank with vivid coral reefs and fish. Based on the concept of an oa...»
Kawagoe Castle was built in 1457 by Mochitomo Uesugi of Ougitani, who ordered Michizane Ota and his son Michikan to build the castle. The main hall of Kawagoe Castle was built in 1848 by Matsudaira Natsunori, the feudal lord of Kawagoe at the time, and the entrance and hall still retain the appearance of those days. In addition, the ruins of the Fujimi-yagura (viewing tower), earthen mounds, and ...»
The townscape, known as Ichibangai, is lined with buildings built in the kurazukuri style, a style of architecture that adds to the charm of the town. The kura-zukuri is an elaborate fireproof construction to prevent similar fires, and was developed as the machiya style in the Edo period (1603-1867). Known as "Little Edo," it retains the atmosphere of a castle town, and is characterized by its wa...»
Moomin Valley Park is a theme park where you can enjoy the Moomin stories. This is the only Moomin theme park outside of Finland. The Moomin Valley Park is located in Metsä, a cozy and relaxing facility in a vast area (equivalent to four times the size of the Tokyo Dome) in the lush nature around Lake Miyazawa, as if it were floating in Northern Europe. Metsä has two areas: Moomin valley park, a...»
This is a cultural complex facility based on a completely new concept that combines a library, an art museum, and a museum, and is a landmark of Tokorozawa Sakura Town. It is a one-of-a-kind museum that reorganizes knowledge across genres such as art, literature, and natural history. The Kadokawa Musashino Museum is a cultural complex that combines a library, museum, and art museum. The five-stor...»
This theme park complex exhibits about 30,000 dolls from 100 countries and nostalgic toys, dolls, and teddy bears from the early Showa period, according to different themes. With 400,000 visitors a year, it is the largest private museum in Japan in terms of the number of visitors it attracts. The museum has a car museum that exhibits classic cars, sports cars, and nostalgic masterpieces; a wine a...»
The Hakone Ropeway is convenient for sightseeing in Owakudani. The Hakone Ropeway connects Sounzan Station, which is a relay point for the Hakone Tozan Cable Car, Owakudani Station, one of Hakone's representative tourist spots, Ubako Station, where Ubako Onsen, one of the 17 hot springs in Hakone, is located, and Togendai Station, located on the shore of Lake Ashinoko. The highest point is Owakuda...»
Owakudani is one of the most popular tourist spots in Hakone. Kamiyama, Hakone's highest peak, about 3,000 years ago, caused the last phreatic eruption of Hakone volcano, and even now hot steam and sulfur gushes out from the crater. The area smells of sulfur, and the desolate landscape of white smoke on the ground is a powerful reminder of volcanic activity. Black eggs, made from a chemical reacti...»
Yugawara Onsen is a scenic hot spring resort characterized by its rich nature and mild climate, and has long been loved as a famous hot spring that is effective against all illnesses. Since the Meiji period (1868-1912), the area has been loved by many literary giants, and many writers, including Soseki Natsume and Doppo Kunikida, have visited and stayed here, leaving their works in this area. Tos...»
Odawara Castle has exhibits that introduce the history of the castle from the Edo period to the present day, as well as materials related to samurai culture, all of which are displayed inside the castle tower. Armor, swords, illustrated maps, old documents, and other valuable materials tell the history of Odawara. Visitors can also experience and learn about the existence of the Fuuma Ninja, who...»
Fuji to the north and Sagami Bay and Enoshima to the west, the aquarium is located in Shonan Kaigan Park. This aquarium incorporates an edutainment component that allows visitors not only to see creatures and specimens, but also to play and learn. There are many attractive attractions. For example, a large school of 8,000 Japanese sardines swells and swims in the Sagami Bay Large Tank, and visito...»
This famous temple is famous for warding off bad luck and is one of the three mountains of the Kanto region of the Shingon sect of Buddhism. The temple is especially crowded on the first three days of the New Year, when many people from all over Japan visit the temple for Hatsumode. The official name of the temple is Kongozan Kinjoin Heikenjidera, and it is widely known throughout Japan as a temp...»