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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 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
Known for an extraordinary depth, the deepest point measuring 161.5m
One of the largest waterfalls in Japan, measuring about 96.3m in height
See no Evil, Speak no Evil, Hear no Evil
A history theme park depicting life during the Edo Period in Tochigi 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
Known as a hot spring of high-quality milky-white water in Gunma
A national park known for its Ozegahara Marshland and the Ozenuma Pond
A Japanese traditional hot-spring town in Gunma famous for its high-iron water content
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
The city which is famous for Omiya Bonsai Village in Saitama
A flower garden in Saitama with hills covered with pink and purple flowers
The museum of the history and process of railways in Saitama
The World's Largest Underground Waterway
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
Japan's Prominent Landmark; Enjoy a Panoramic View of Tokyo
A Shinto shrine which was dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife in 1920
Outer Tokyo Fish Market filled with restaurants and shops
Tokyo's Oldest and Most Visited Temple Asakusa Sensoji and Nakamise-dori
One of the 23 city wards of Tokyo and the world's busiest railway station
Popular shopping and entertainment district in Tokyo Bay
Center of Japan's otaku culture in downtown Tokyo
Museum Designed by Studio Ghibli director Hayao Miyazaki in Tokyo
Tokyo's busiest district and Center of Youth Fashion and Culture
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
Kamakura is a treasure trove of eccentric temples and interesting shrines.
One of the world's largest Chinatowns and preserves former Western residences
Famous crater in Hakone and active volcanic zone
Amusement Park and Popular Aquarium located at Yokohama Bay
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
Popular Buddhist Temple with a History of Over 1000 Years in Narita
Happiest Place on Earth modeled after Disneyland and Magic Kingdom
Sea Themed Amusement Park located next to Tokyo Disneyland
International Air Traffic and The Arrival Point of a Majority of Foreign Visitors
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
The city is most famous for Kairaku-en Garden
The Best Three Landscape Gardens in Japan
People Gather Every Year to View the 8,500 Azalea Bloom
The city is most famous for Kairaku-en Garden