Mount Oyama from Minoge: A Quiet Path Through Ancient Pilgrimage History
A Different Way Most People Don’t Start Most visits to Mt. Oyama begin near the shrine side, using the Omotesandō steps or the cable car to shorten the climb. That…
The Kanto region is Japan’s most visited region and the main gateway for many travelers. Anchored by Tokyo, Kanto also includes nearby prefectures that offer historic towns, coastal scenery, mountains, and easy day trips. The region is well connected by rail, making it simple to move between cities.
This collection organizes travel guides across the Kanto Region by prefecture and city. You’ll find content covering Tokyo and surrounding areas such as Kanagawa Prefecture, Saitama Prefecture, Chiba Prefecture, Ibaraki Prefecture, Tochigi Prefecture, and Gunma Prefecture.
Each guide provides clear context on location, access, and how places fit together. This structure helps you plan efficient routes, choose the right base, and decide which parts of Kanto match your time and interests.
Hodosan Ropeway (Nagatoro) — A Short Ascent That Adds Perspective to the Area
What this place is The Hodosan Ropeway is a short gondola line that carries visitors up the slopes of Mt. Hodo to an open summit area overlooking Nagatoro. It is…
Mt. Omuro – A Quiet Loop Hike in West Tanzawa
Mt. Omuro rises deep within the western side of the Tanzawa mountain range, beyond the better-known trailheads and day-hiking routes that draw visitors toward Hakone. At 1,588 meters, it is…
Great Buddha of Kamakura (Kōtoku-in Temple / 高徳院)
The Setting Kōtoku-in Temple is one of Kamakura’s shortest and most contained visits, built entirely around a single encounter with the Great Buddha. There is no long approach or layered…
Nagatoro and the Iwadatami Rock Terraces: A Riverside Walk Along the Arakawa River
Nagatoro, in western Saitama, is one of the easiest and most rewarding nature day trips from Tokyo. The Iwadatami Rock Terraces line a calm stretch of the Arakawa River, creating…
Daiyuzan Saijoji Temple — A Half-Day Forest Temple Near Hakone
The first impression Daiyuzan Saijoji sits where western Kanagawa becomes forested and mountainous, on the outer edge of the Hakone area. Whether you arrive from the visitor approach or step…
Hodosan Shrine (Hodosan Jinja) — Nagatoro
What kind of place this is Hodosan Shrine is a Shinto shrine set at the edge of Nagatoro, where the town gives way to low, forested hills. The grounds are…
Narukawa Art Museum – Modern Nihonga Above Lake Ashi
What this museum is Narukawa Art Museum sits on the hillside above Moto-Hakone, overlooking Lake Ashi. It is a private museum devoted to modern nihonga—Japanese-style painting—set in a position where…
Hakone Komagatake Ropeway – What to Expect, How to Visit, and When to Go
What this place is and why people come Hakone Komagatake Ropeway is a short cable car ride that lifts visitors from the shore of Lake Ashi to the summit of…
Tsurugaoka Hachimangū: Kamakura’s Iconic Shrine of History, Seasons, and Tradition
Tsurugaoka Hachimangū is Kamakura’s most important Shinto shrine and the spiritual anchor of the old samurai capital. Most visitors start from Kamakura Station, where you have two good options: follow…