Kanto is a region of Japan on the Honshu Island. This region has Tokyo city as the capital city in Japan. This area is one of the best transportation systems in the world. This region in diversity about tourist attractions, varying from the busy metropolis of modern Tokyo, to the rich nature, colorful innovative, outstanding modern technology historic shrines and temples registered as World Heritage sites such as Nikko Shrine, Big Buddha, Fuji Mount view.
The Kanto region consists of 7 provinces: Chiba, Gunma, Ibaraki, Kanagawa, Saitama, Tochigi and Tokyo
1. Chiba
Chiba city is the capital city in Chiba Prefecture. This prefecture is about 40 kilometers on southeast side of Tokyo. This is place that Narita Airport locate.
2. Gunma
Ginma is the city of hot springs and spectacular mountain views. The main city is Maebashi.
3. Ibaraki
Since the past, Ibaraki province has produced a lot of sea products. People live life happily in all areas. This is charm of cultures and history in every area. The capital city is Mito.
4. Kanagawa
Kanagawa is located just south of Tokyo and the capital city is Yokohama. Also Kanagawa Prefecture is home of Kamakura and Hakone which are two highly popular destinations.
5. Saitama
Saitama is one of the prefectures in Kanto and near Tokyo. There are many interesting tourist attractions such as flower fields, old town areas, museums, theme parks, zoos, shopping areas. More delicious restaurants and desserts. You can travel from Tokyo for less than an hour.
6. Tochigi
Tochigi main town is Utsunomiya which is famous for Gyoza. Gyoza is food that is famous and delicious in this city. Also have one of the largest shopping malls in the north side call “the Bell Mall”.
7. Tokyo
Tokyo is one of the world’s biggest cities with large population in Japan. Tokyo Metropolis well known as the Japan main island. Name “Tokyo” means Eastern Capital and was formerly known as Edo which means river mouth. The city was founded by Tokugawa Ieyasu in year 1603 before changing name to Tokyo.
Where to go and visit:
1. Kanto Earthquake Museum
Earthquake museum Located in the Yokoamicho Park in the museum exhibits about the earthquake that occurred in Kanto in 1923 and items that were first aid to foreigners from Japan after that disaster.
2. Yokohama Arena
Yokohama was developed as a port for foreign trade in the late Edo period (1630-1867). The international city, ” Minato Mirai 21 ” , was founded by the city reform plan with the aim of heading into The 21st century is the face of Yokohama today. Consisting of Many commercial buildings The view of Yokohama Bay can be seen from the Yokohama Bay Bridge. Which connects the Honmoku Jetty and Daikoku Merchandise from foreign countries Like furniture Find that the Motorola Chim, th at ” Yokohama China Town ” is one of the largest Chinatown in the world.
3. Owakudani Valley
Owakudani means “hell valley” because of the white sulfur smoke rising up into the air when “Owakudani” the hell valley formed from the eruption of Mount Hakone thousands of years. before Causing hot springs to rise from the underground. These water and fumes contain sulfur. The sulfur mineral water that can boil eggs The prominent feature is that the boiled eggs will turn black.
4. Lake Ashi
Lake Ashi is located in the Hakone National Park. Is a lake formed from the lava of Mount Fuji Lake Ashi is known as It is one of the 5 most beautiful lakes of the lake that surrounds Phuji volcano.
5. Futarasan Jinja Shrine
Futara San Shrine Is a Shinto shrine in Nikko City Tochigi Prefecture Often called Nikko Futara San Shrine Located between Tosho Shrine and Tuyu In Tombs There are many tourists visiting all three places. And at the nearby Rinno Temple This shrine is registered as a World Heritage Site on the same list as Nikko Tosho Shrine and Rinno Temple under the name The “shrine and temple of Nikko” inside the shrine is the place to store two swords, which are classified as national treasures of Japan.
Those places are sample place around Kanto area that you might want to visit. They’re also have many interesting place around from one day trip or over night stay.
