The Kanto region has large cities such as the capital Tokyo, numerous theme parks, and the largest number of tourist attractions in Japan. Starting from Tokyo, Chiba is full of nature such as the port city of Yokohama, the historic ancient city of Kamakura, Enoshima overlooking the coastline, Nagatoro, which is about two hours away from the city center, and has popular theme parks and Chiba has a beautiful coastline and natural charm in all seasons, Gunma has famous hot springs such as Kusatsu Onsen, and Utsunomiya is famous for its dumplings.
“Street food” is one of the great joys of travel, allowing you to savor local specialties and regional dishes while exploring various shops. Atami Onsen and its surrounding areas are brimming with culinary delights, making it a perfect spot to enjoy street food alongside hot spring tours and shopping.
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Celebrating its 31st anniversary in 2025, the New Yokohama Ramen Museum (hereinafter “Ramen Museum”) is a unique “ramen museum” that requires an admission fee, but every bowl of ramen is deliciously worth it. JapanRar will guide you through the best ways to enjoy the Ramen Museum.
Shima Onsen "Sekizenkan" (Nakanojo Town, Gunma Prefecture, Japan) is rumored to be an inspiration for Spirited Away, with at least three locations strikingly similar to scenes from the film!
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Rainy days during travel can often disrupt your plans. Don’t worry! Today, we recommend must-visit indoor attractions in Yokohama for rainy days: the newly upgraded and reopened "Yokohama Art Museum," the "Cup Noodles Museum" where you can create your own custom cup noodles, and the relaxing "SKY SPA YOKOHAMA" with its sauna facilities.
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Located in Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, "Enoshima" is home to numerous tourist attractions such as Enoshima Shrine and the Sea Candle. However, for cat lovers, it is also famous as a "Cat Island" where many cats reside. This time, we introduce this magical cat island.
From the beaches in Tokyo that offer sea bathing, to the famous sea bathing resort of Nanbu, and then to the beaches in Fujisawa and other areas, all of them are excellent places to relax. We will introduce to you the recommended beaches in the Kanto region that can be reached within one hour by train or bus from Tokyo, and that can also be reached on foot from the nearest station.
Lake Yamanakako is the largest of the Fuji Five Lakes, with a high elevation and surrounded by numerous attractions shaped by the unique local natural environment. Just a 90-minute drive from central Tokyo, it offers a vacation-like atmosphere, which is part of its charm. Whether for family trips, getaways with friends, or romantic outings, there’s fun to be found for every occasion.
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Located in the northwestern part of Saitama Prefecture, the Chichibu region lies at the upper reaches of the Arakawa River. Surrounded by mountains and centered around the Chichibu Basin, this area is brimming with natural beauty.
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