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Kanto
A travel guide to Kanto — Tokyo and the area around it. From getting in from Narita and Haneda airports, to the capital itself plus day trips to Hakone, Nikko, Kamakura and Mt. Fuji.
Things to DoTravel TipsTokyo Winter Illuminations: Marunouchi, Roppongi, Shibuya and How Long They RunMost of Tokyo's winter light displays are not Christmas events. Last season's runs at Marunouchi, Roppongi, Shibuya and eight more, swi…Things to DoTravel TipsJapan Cherry Blossom Trip Planning When the Rooms Sell Out Before the ForecastJapan's bloom forecast lands in December, long after the rooms go. Use the JMA normals, the 400°C rule and later varieties to fix your…Things to DoTravel TipsJapan Autumn Foliage Trip Planning When Nobody Knows the Peak Dates YetJapan's 2026 foliage forecast lands in September, but flights sell out now. Use elevation to fix your dates, with average-year peaks fo…Things to DoTravel TipsJapan Golden Route Itinerary: 7 Days in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka (Skip the JR Pass Mistake)A complete Japan Golden Route itinerary for Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka: a day-by-day 7-day plan, why the JR Pass loses money on this route,…Things to DoShinjuku, Tokyo: The Complete Guide to the World’s Busiest Station, Kabukicho, and Golden GaiThe complete Shinjuku guide: the free Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building deck, Kabukicho and the Robot Restaurant closure, Golden G…Things to DoShibuya, Tokyo: The Complete Guide to the Scramble Crossing, Shibuya Sky, and Neon TokyoThe complete Shibuya guide: Shibuya Crossing and the Hachiko statue, Shibuya Sky vs the budget MAGNET rooftop, Center Gai, Miyashita Pa…Things to DoAsakusa, Tokyo: The Complete Guide to Senso-ji, Nakamise-dori, and Old TokyoThe complete Asakusa guide: Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise-dori shopping, Kappabashi, Hanayashiki, kimono and rickshaw pricing, and the four…Getting AroundThings to DoNikko Day Trip from Tokyo: Toshogu Shrine, the Nikko Pass, and How to Actually Plan ItThe complete Nikko day trip guide: Toshogu Shrine, the two different Nikko Pass options, getting there from Tokyo, and whether to do it…Where to StayWhere to Stay in Tokyo: The 6 Best Areas, Honestly ComparedShinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, Asakusa, Ikebukuro or Roppongi? Which Tokyo area fits your trip, by vibe, transport, budget and airport acces…Getting AroundThings to DoKamakura Day Trip from Tokyo (with Enoshima): The Easiest Big Day TripKamakura is the easiest day trip from Tokyo, about an hour by train. The Great Buddha, Hasedera's hydrangeas, the Enoden coast, the Sla…