Itako city
Itako city is town with many historical waterways close to Narita Int Airport. The popular Suigo Itako Iris Festival is not to be missed.
Motegi Town
Motegi Town is around 2.5-3 hours from Tokyo. It’s famous for the international racing circuit (formerly Twin Ring Motegi) and the Mitsumata Flowers, but Motegi also has so much more!
Maebashi City
Maebashi City is 70 min from Tokyo. It’s an exciting art and nature city, including nearby Mt. Akagi, Lake Onuma, and more. It’s also a good base to use to travel around the region.
Tamamura Town
Tamamura Town is 1 hour 45 minutes from Tokyo (Near Takasaki City). It’s on the Reiheishi Kaido Road and prospered during the Edo period.
Mibu Town
Mibu town is a popular destination for anime fans who come to visit Bandai Museum to see the real size Gandam. Read to find out more.
Oyama City
Oyama city is 40min from Tokyo with a history of Yuki silk making (UNESCO heritage) for Kimono. Visitors can enjoy silk weaving activities.
Akagi Area
Akagi area is a mountainous destination near Mt. Akagi. Great for travelers who like hiking, cycling, camping as well as unwinding in nature.
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.
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.
Mashiko Town
Mashiko town is a popular destination for travelers looking for an authenic Japanese coutryside experience. Famous for Mashiko pottery.
Ashikaga City
Travelers to Ashikaga city enjoy visiting Ashikaga Flower Park, the historical Ashikaga Gakko & Bannaji temple, and Coco farm winery.
Tochigi City
Tochigi city is a popular destination for travelers to visit on their way to Nikko. Visitors can enjoy many Edo period traditonal activities.
Chichibu Area
The Chichibu area is only two hours from Tokyo and is perfect for a short trip. Visit and experience nature, adventure, and local wine, sake & whisky!
Nasu Town
Oyama city is 40min from Tokyo with a history of Yuki silk making (UNESCO heritage) for Kimono. Visitors can enjoy silk weaving activities.
Kinugawa Onsen & Kawaji Onsen
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?
Kuki City
Kuki City is 45 minutes from Tokyo (Kuki Sta. or Kurihashi Sta.). It’s known mostly for Washinomiya Shrine and Chochin Festival (Lantern Festival)
Oku-Nikko
Oku-Nikko is a special destination for travelers who would like to see beautiful nature, lakes and waterfalls and nice hotels in Japan.
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.
Mito City
Mito City is the capital of Ibaraki prefecture, located about a 70 min drive Northeast of Tokyo, famous for its Edo period histories, such as Kodokan school, Kairakuen garden, Tokugawa Museum, and newly finished Mito castle gate.
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.
