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Taksaki city view from Kannonzann mountain

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.

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A couple in Kimono walking in font of traditional Japanese building. Abuden Miso Tochigi City

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.

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woman running in Numata City Tambara Lavender Park

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.

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Maebashi City Mt. Akagi and City view

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.

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Nasu Town (Chausudake in the Autumn)

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.

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Hydro Speed activity in Minakami Town, Gunma Prefecture, Japan

Minakami Town

Minakami Town is known for stunning landscapes, thrilling activities, crafts, and hot springs. Join the fun only one hour from Tokyo.

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Steam train arriving in Motegi Station in Motegi Town Japan

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!

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Yamaage Festival play at Yamaage Kaikan in Nasu-Karasuyama City

Nasu-Karasuyama City

Nasu-Karasuyama City is a small city in Tochigi prefecture known for the Yamaage festival and Ryumon Falls as well as Washi paper and its award-winning cave sake brewery.

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Mito Castle Gate

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.

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Kagura dance at Washinomiya Shrine in Kuki city

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)

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Water rafting in Nagatoro, Chichibu, Japan (Japanese Line Kudari)

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!

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Historical waterways and canals of Itako city

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.

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Kiryu City old district old building silk factory (Itinerary from Tokyo)

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.

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Hachimangu Shrine in Tamamura Town

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.

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Fukuroda falls (Fukuroda no Taki) in Daigo town

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.

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Fisherman fishing in Nakagawa river (Nakagawa Town)

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.

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Oyama city UNESCO registered experience Yuki Tsumugi yarn

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.

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Mt. Karasawa in Sano City

Sano City

At 1.5 hours from Tokyo, Sano city is a useful hub for traveling around by car. It’s known for Ramen (Sano Ramen), outlet mall and Halal food.

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Outside Tomioka City Silk Factory (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

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.

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