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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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)
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.
