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Kanto region is Japan’s most populated and most visited region. It has a population of approximately 42 million and consists of seven prefectures: Chiba, Gunma, Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Saitama, Tochigi, and Tokyo. Kanto itself is often divided into two sub-regions called Kita Kanto (North Kanto) and Minami Kanto (South Kanto). Sometimes, Kanto is divided in another sub-region, Higashi Kanto (East Kanto) and Nishi Kanto (West Kanto). Consisting of Japan’s capital Tokyo and Japan’s second largest city Yokohama, it is no surprise that Kanto is Japan’s most populated region. Each prefecture in the Kanto region has multiple very popular tourist destinations. Tokyo has an excellent mix of new and old featuring the newest fashion as well as historically significant temples and shrines.
Tochigi Prefecture
Tochigi Prefecture is located in the Kanto region and is known for its several UNESCO recognized World Heritage Sites in the city of Nikko. Its most famous tourist spot is Toshogu, an extravagantly decorated shrine and the final resting place of shogunate Tokugawa Ieyasu.
Where To Go In Tochigi
- Edo Wonderland
- Irohazaka
- Kegon Waterfall
- Kinugawa Onsen
- Lake Chuzenji
- Nasu Safari Park
- Nasu Highland Park
- Nikko Toshogu Shrine
- Ryuzu Waterfall
Gunma Prefecture
Gunma Prefecture is located in the Kanto region and is one of the eight landlocked prefectures of Japan. Gunma is known for its numerous onsen or hot spring resorts including the famous Kusatsu Onsen and Manza Onsen.
Where To Go In Gunma
- Ikaho Onsen
- Gunma Flower Park
- Kusatsu Onsen
- Manza Onsen
- Oigami Onsen
- Oze
- Takaragawa Onsen
- Tomioka Silk Mill
Saitama Prefecture
Much of Saitama’s southeastern cities are considered Tokyo’s suburb, with the prefecture being a part of the Greater Tokyo Area. Saitama is mostly a residential area rather than a tourist destination but has several interesting places.Where To Go In Saitama
- Hikawa Shrine
- Hitsujiyama Park
- Kawagoe (Little Edo)
- Kitain Temple
- Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel
- Omiya Bonsai Village
- Railway Museum
Tokyo Prefecture
Tokyo is a great mix of old and new, featuring many historical temples and beautiful gardens as well as monumental skyscrapers and entertainment for all ages.
Where To Go In Tokyo
- Akihabara
- Asakusa
- Edo Tokyo Museum
- Ghibli Museum
- Harajuku
- Imperial Palace
- Meiji Shrine
- Odaiba
- Sensoji Shrine
- Shibuya
- Shinjuku
- Tokyo Sky Tree
- Tokyo Tower
- Tsukiji Fish Market
Kanagawa Prefecture
Kanagawa Prefecture is located in the Kanto region, south of Tokyo. Its capital Yokohama is Japan’s second largest city and a popular tourist destination along with Kamakura and Hakone.
Where To Go In Kanagawa
- Cup Noodles Museum
- Enoshima
- Gora Park
- Hachimangu Shrine
- Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
- Hakone
- Hakone Shrine
- Hasedera Temple
- Kamakura
- Minato Mirai
- Owakudani
- Shin Yokohama Ramen Museum
- Tokeji Temple
- Yokohama China Town
- Zeniarai Benten
Chiba Prefecture
Narita International Airport, one of Japan’s busiest airports is located in Chiba. The popular Tokyo Disney Resort is also located in Urayasu, Chiba, attracting many tourists.Where To Go In Chiba
- CEATEC
- Country Farm Tokyo German Village
- Kamogawa Seaworld
- Katori Shrine
- Narita Airport
- Naritasan Shinshoji Temple
- Ohmicho Ichiba
- Quilt Party Retail Shop
- Tokyo Disney Land
- Tokyo Disney Sea
Ibaraki Prefecture
Ibaraki is best known for Kairakuen, one of Japan’s three most beautiful landscape gardens. Ibaraki is also known for its natto, or fermented soybeans. Natto is often associated with Mito, a city in Ibaraki where natto was first mass produced.
Where To Go In Ibaraki
- Fukuroda Falls
- Hitachi Seaside Park
- Kairakuen Garden
- Kasumigaura
- Mito
- Oarai
