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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.
Getting AroundThings to DoHakone Day Trip from Tokyo vs an Overnight Stay: Is One Day Enough?Yes, Hakone works as a day trip from Tokyo. The Romancecar, whether the Free Pass (¥7,100) pays off, the full loop, Owakudani, Mt Fuji…Things to DoTravel TipsThe Edo-Tokyo Museum Has Reopened After 4 Years: What’s New at RyogokuThe Edo-Tokyo Museum reopened in March 2026 after a 4-year renovation. What's new, what's inside, ¥800 tickets, hours, how to get to Ry…Getting AroundThings to DoMt Fuji Day Trip from Tokyo: The Honest Kawaguchiko GuideHow to do a Mt Fuji day trip from Tokyo via Lake Kawaguchi: the Fuji Excursion vs bus vs train, when Fuji is actually visible, Chureito…Things to DoTravel TipsTokyo Summer Festivals & Fireworks 2026: The Complete GuideTokyo's complete 2026 summer festival and fireworks guide: dates for the Sumida River Fireworks, Fukagawa's triennial water festival, K…Getting AroundThings to DoTravel TipsTokyo Travel Guide: How to See the World’s Biggest City Without Getting LostThe complete Tokyo travel guide: how the city fits together, where to stay, how many days, getting around, and a deep area-by-area tour…Things to DoTravel TipsRainy Day in Tokyo: Indoor Courses for Roppongi, Ueno and Shibuya-ShinjukuRain in Tokyo? Spend a whole day indoors. Three area-by-area courses (Roppongi/Azabudai, Ueno, Shibuya/Shinjuku) with teamLab Borderles…Getting AroundThings to DoTravel TipsClimbing Mount Fuji in 2026: The Honest, No-Nonsense Guide (New Rules, Real Difficulty, and When to Just View It Instead)Climbing Mount Fuji in 2026: the ¥4,000 fee and reservation rules, all four trails compared, mountain huts, altitude safety and what to…Things to DoTravel TipsPokéPark Kanto: The Complete Guide to Tokyo’s New Pokémon Theme ParkEverything about PokéPark Kanto, Japan's first permanent Pokémon park at Yomiuriland: the 600-Pokémon forest, rides, shows, 2026 ticket…Things to DoTravel TipsTokyo Disney, Done Right: Disneyland vs DisneySea, Must-Rides & Beating the LinesTokyo Disneyland vs DisneySea: which park to pick, 2026 ticket prices, the new Fantasy Springs, Premier Access strategy, and how to get…Getting AroundTravel TipsNarita or Haneda to Tokyo, Fast and CheapThe best way from Narita or Haneda Airport to central Tokyo in 2026: Skyliner, N'EX, Keikyu, Monorail and limousine bus compared by tim…