Kanto Region
The Kanto region is home to Tokyo, the capital, and includes other major cities like Yokohama. It's the most populous and economically significant region, offering a blend of urban life, culture, and historical sites.
Travel Tips for Kanto
- 1
Get a Pasmo or Suica card for seamless train travel.
- 2
Avoid rush hour trains (7:30-9:00 AM) in Tokyo.
- 3
Day trips to Nikko, Kamakura, and Hakone are highly recommended.
Prefectures in Kanto
Ibaraki
茨城県Capital: Mito
Known for Kairakuen Garden and Natto (fermented soybeans).
Tochigi
栃木県Capital: Utsunomiya
Home to the Nikko shrines and diverse hot spring resorts.
Gunma
群馬県Capital: Maebashi
A major hot spring destination with areas like Kusatsu and Ikaho.
Saitama
埼玉県Capital: Saitama
A populous prefecture north of Tokyo, featuring the historic town of Kawagoe.
Chiba
千葉県Capital: Chiba
Home to Narita Airport and Tokyo Disney Resort.
Tokyo
東京都Capital: Shinjuku
Japan's bustling capital, mixing the ultramodern and the traditional.
Kanagawa
神奈川県Capital: Yokohama
Features the port city of Yokohama, historic Kamakura, and Hakone.
Regional Specialties
Best Times to Visit
Cherry blossoms in Tokyo parks are iconic.
Mild weather and ginkgo avenues turn yellow.
Clear skies offer best views of Mt. Fuji.
Can be very hot and humid.
UNESCO World Heritage
- Shrines and Temples of Nikkocultural (1999)
- Ogasawara Islandsnatural (2011)
- National Museum of Western Artcultural (2016)