Chichibu Area
The Chichibu area is only two hours from Tokyo and is perfect for a short trip. Visit to experience nature, adventure, and local wine, sake & whisky!
Kawagoe City
Kawagoe City is a city only 30min from Tokyo. It's known for its historically preserved area called Little Edo (Koedo) and is a captivating destination with foreign visitors.
Saitama Prefecture
A travel guide to Saitama prefecture. Read to find different towns & cities to visit as well as its special features, hotels, activities etc.
Itako City
Itako City, 70 minutes from Tokyo, is a charming city known for its waterways, traditional atmosphere, and beautiful floral displays in June.
Hitachinaka City
Hitachinaka City is a seaside city in Ibaraki prefecture famous for Nemophila flowers and Kochia at the Hitachi Seaside Park as well as their fish market and delicious seafood.
Oarai Town
Oarai Town is the perfect day trip from Tokyo if you love the seaside! Try the local seafood and sake or go surfing and enjoy the beach.
Daigo Town
Daigo town is an area in northern Ibaraki 2.5 hours from Tokyo. It is known for Fukuroda falls, but also has a lot of nature to explore.
Ibaraki Prefecture
A travel guide to Ibaraki prefecture. Read to find different towns & cities to visit as well as its special features, hotels, activities etc.
Tamamura Town
Tamamura Town is 1 hour and 45 minutes from Tokyo (Near Takasaki City). It's on the Reiheishi Kaido Road and prospered during the Edo period.
Kiryu City
Kiryu city is a popular destination for travelers interesting in the Kimono and Silk culture as well as riding the Watarase keikoku railway.
Tomioka City
Tomioka City is 2hours from Tokyo. It's known for its UNESCO World Heritage site Tomioka Silk Mill and its history that helped form Japan's industrialization.
Numata City
Numata is a city in Gunma prefecture known for its huge Tengu masks, outdoor parks, ski slopes, the Numata festival, and Numata fireworks.
Minakami Town
Minakami Town, just one hour from Tokyo, has stunning landscapes, thrilling activities, crafts, and hot springs for visitors to enjoy!
Kanuma City
Kanuma City is a hidden gem, 90 minutes from Tokyo (30 min from Nikko), and has Bonsai to Sake making and even UNESCO-registered festivals!
Shima Onsen
Shima onsen is a famous hot spring village nestled in the mountains of Nakanojyo city. It has many popular hot spring ryokans and hotels.
Takasaki City
Takasaki City is 50 min from Tokyo. The city center has many shops & hotels and is a convenient travel hub. Takasaki city also includes Mt. Haruna and Lake Haruna, 40 min drive away.
Maebashi City
Maebashi City is 70 min from Tokyo. It's quickly becoming an exciting art scene, but it is also home to Mt. Akagi and Lake Onuma, with a lot of nature.
Akagi Area
The Akagi area is a mountainous destination near Mt. Akagi. It is great for travelers who like hiking, cycling, and unwinding in nature.
Things to do in Higashi-Agatsuma Town – Nearby Tokyo Interview
The tourist office shared their local knowledge of things to do in Higashi-Agatsuma Town, including their Ninja history and beautiful nature.
Higashi-Agatsuma Town
Higashi-Agatsuma Town is known for Ninja, as this is where Ninjas from the Sanada Clan used to do their training. Visit and learn more about Ninja culture and explore the beautiful Agatsuma gorge and try the e-bike rail.
Kusatsu Town (Kusatsu Onsen)
Kusatsu Town has been voted the No.1 onsen (hot spring) in Japan. Yubatake in the center of Kusatsu and surrounding areas are a must-visit.
Gunma Prefecture
A travel guide to Gunma prefecture. Read to find different villages, towns & cities to visit and its special features, hotels, activities etc.
Things to do in Yunisihigawa & Oku-Kinu area – Interview
Locals shared their knowledge of things to do in Yunishigawa Onsen, Oku-Kinu, and Kawamata Onsen, and famous features year round.
Yunishigawa & Oku-Kinu
Yunishigawa and Oku-Kinu are deep in Nikko National Park, where the Hike clan escaped in the 12th century. It has interesting culture & excellent onsen hot springs.
Oyama City
Oyama city is 40min from Tokyo and has a history of Yuki silk making (UNESCO heritage) for Kimono. Visitors can enjoy silk-weaving activities.
Akasawa Onsen Ryokan Interview – The Cat Onsen in Rural Japan
Masatoshi Endo from Akasawa Onsen Ryokan shared his local knowledge with us to help travelers to Japan visit the Shiobara Onsen area.
Things to do in Nasu-Shiobara City – Nearby Tokyo Interview
Locals shared their knowledge of things to do in Nasu-Shiobara, including Shiobara Onsen, Itamuro Onsen, and the famous autumn foliage.
Tochigi City
Tochigi City is 1 hour north of Tokyo and is a popular destination on the way to Nikko or Ashikaga. Visitors can enjoy many traditional Edo period activities here.
Mashiko Town
Mashiko town is a popular countryside town for travelers seeking an authentic Japanese cultural experience. It is very famous for its pottery.
Nasu-Shiobara City
Nasu-Shiobara City is two hours north of Tokyo. It's surrounded by mountains and has amazing hot springs (onsen) and outdoor activities!
Nakagawa Town
Nakagawa Town is a cozy riverside town 2.5hours north of Tokyo with a ukiyo-e museum, pottery culture (Koisago-yaki), an onsen, and Iizuka-tei hotel. It's a great place to experience the Japanese countryside.
Ashikaga City
Visit Ashikaga city to enjoy Wisteria at Ashikaga Flower Park, the historical Ashikaga Gakko, Bannaji temple, and Coco Farm winery.
Nasu-Karasuyama City
Nasu-Karasuyama City is a small city in Tochigi prefecture known for the Yamaage festival, Ryumon Falls, Washi paper and its award-winning cave sake brewery.
Kinugawa Onsen Kawaji Onsen Area
Kinugawa Onsen and Kawaji Onsen are popular onsen (hot spring) areas 2hours from Tokyo. Why not relax in a hot spring at one of the many Ryokans with hot springs?
Central Nikko
Central Nikko is the area around the shrines and temples of Nikko (UNESCO World Heritage). The area is full of places to see and things to do.
Things to do in Motegi Town – Nearby Tokyo Interview
The tourist office shared their local knowledge of things to do in Motegi, including their famous Mitsumata flowers and Honda racing circuit.
Utsunomiya City
Utsunomiya City is an undiscovered destination located between Tokyo and Nikko. Famous for Night life, Gyoza, Jazz, Cocktails and more.
Tochigi Prefecture
A travel guide to Tochigi prefecture. Read to find different towns & cities to visit as well as its special features, hotels, activities etc.
Motegi Town
Motegi Town is around 2.5-3 hours from Tokyo. It's famous for Mobility Resort Motegi (formerly known as Twin Ring Motegi), Honda Collection Hall and the Mitsumata Flowers, but Motegi also has so much more!
