7 prefectures
Kantō
Tokyo’s megacity energy, historic Kamakura, Nikkō’s UNESCO shrines, and easy day trips by train.
Best seasons · Spring and autumn for mild weather and seasonal color.Hubs · Tokyo · Yokohama
Overview
Kantō is the gateway to Japan for many travelers—dense culture, global dining, theme parks, surf beaches, and mountain escapes within two hours.
Best seasons
Spring and autumn for mild weather and seasonal color.
Transportation
Haneda and Narita serve Tokyo. Add a Suica, use Google Maps transit, and consider Hakone Free Pass or Nikkō pass bundles.
Prefectures
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Travel map
Suica/PASMO IC cards and commuter rails make urban exploration frictionless; JR passes help for side trips.
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Best things to do
- ●Tokyo neighborhoods from Shibuya to Yanaka
- ●Day trip to Kamakura temples or Enoshima coast
- ●Nikko’s lavish shrines and waterfalls
- ●Yokohama waterfront and Chinatown feasts
Food highlights
MonjayakiYokohama ramenGyoza in UtsunomiyaEdomae sushi
Seasonal recommendations
Spring
Urban cherry blossoms—Ueno, Meguro River, Shinjuku Gyoen.
Summer
Fireworks, rooftop bars, and beach trains to the Shonan coast.
Autumn
Mount Takao hikes and Rikugien garden maple peaks.
Winter
Illuminations, onsen in Hakone adjacent trips, cozy izakaya nights.
Featured itineraries
Tokyo essentials (5 days)
Classic wards, foodie neighborhoods, one museum deep-dive.
Heritage loop: Kamakura + Yokohama
Temples, seaside strolls, and harbor sunsets.
Transportation: Haneda and Narita serve Tokyo. Add a Suica, use Google Maps transit, and consider Hakone Free Pass or Nikkō pass bundles.