Kanto Region
Kanto is the region around Tokyo - Japan's teeming capital plus a ring of superb day trips, from the shrines of Nikko to the hot springs of Hakone and the great Buddha of Kamakura.
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Kanto at a Glance#
Kanto centres on Tokyo - the world’s largest metropolis - ringed by classic day trips.
Why go / don’t miss: the endless energy of Tokyo, the lavish shrines of Nikko, the onsen and Mount Fuji views of Hakone, the great Buddha and temples of Kamakura, and the port city of Yokohama.
Areas: Tokyo (the hub); Yokohama next door; Nikko to the north; Hakone and Kamakura to the southwest.
Getting around: Tokyo’s rail network is superb and reaches every day-trip; the Shinkansen and expressways fan out from here.
When to go: spring (late Mar-Apr) for cherry blossom and autumn (Nov) for foliage are ideal; summers are hot and humid.
Where to stay: Tokyo (Shinjuku, Shibuya or near the station), with an onsen night in Hakone.
Dining: everything from Michelin sushi to ramen, tempura and izakaya - Tokyo has more restaurants than any city on Earth.
Local tips: base in Tokyo and radiate out - most highlights are easy same-day returns.
