6 Recommended Sightseeing Spots in Kanto!

The Kanto region has a strong urban image, but did you know that there are actually many tourist spots where you can feel the sea and mountains?

Therefore, this time, we will introduce 6 recommended sightseeing spots that represent the Kanto region, and introduce the highlights and details in detail.

Kanagawa Prefecture ~ Hakone ~

Hakone in Kanagawa Prefecture is known as a resort area with a view of Mt. Fuji.

Since Mt. Fuji has been registered as a World Heritage Site since June 2013, it is one of the leading tourist spots in Japan where tourists gather to see its beauty from all over the world!

Hakone is dotted with viewpoints such as "Mt. Ashigara", "Otome Pass", "Owakudani", "Mt. Komagatake", and "Lake Ashi", and you will be able to enjoy Mt. Fuji with the rich nature of each season. ..

Other than Mt. Fuji, the old Hakone Highway, commonly known as "Hakone Hachiri," is the road that travelers crossing Hakone took.

The road with many slopes that is difficult to walk is said to be a "difficult place in the world", and in the early Edo period, stone pavement was laid as a government road of the shogunate.

On the road that still remains, you can feel the remnants of those days with all five senses, and you can hear the feelings of the travelers who walked on the road.

In addition, various seasonal events such as "Lake Ashi Summer Festival" in summer, "Daimyo Procession" and "Hakone Ekiden" in winter are held, and many tourists gather.

Nagano Prefecture-Karuizawa-

Surrounded by quiet and deep mountains, Karuizawa is a popular tourist spot where you can enjoy not only fashionable cafes, churches and hot springs in abundant nature, but also active shopping.

The hotels and souvenir shops in Karuizawa are lined with local specialties and processed products, and you can enjoy shopping and gourmet food at the outlets with miscellaneous goods and sweets.

Also, the atmosphere of the church in Karuizawa is exceptional! Many couples have a wedding ceremony, but many tourists come to see the seasonal "Summer Candle Night," "Autumn Leaves Illumination," and "Christmas Candle Night."

Karuizawa is a particularly recommended sightseeing spot for those who want to relax in nature and enjoy a meal surrounded by greenery.

Tochigi Prefecture-Nikko City-

Speaking of recommended sightseeing spots in Nikko City, we cannot help but mention "Nikko Toshogu"!

Nikko Toshogu is a shrine dedicated to Ieyasu Tokugawa, the first shogun of the Edo Shogunate, and is registered as a World Heritage Site. The surrounding forests are lined with cedar trees over 360 years old.

You can see not only the master craftsmen collected from all over the country, but also the delicate lacquer and colorful colors applied to the building up close.

There are many sculptures on the pillars, some of which are engraved up to the date at that time! You can feel the remnants of those days from the building, and you will want to think about the history of Japan.

In addition, Nikko has a wide range of tourist spots such as "Edo Wonderland" which reproduces the city of the Edo period, "Nikko Saru Gundan Theater" where monkey art is cute, and "Kegon Falls" which is one of the three famous waterfalls in Japan. , You can enjoy it regardless of age.

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Gunma Prefecture-Kusatsu-

Many people think of Gunma Prefecture as "Kusatsu Onsen," and many hot springs and inns are gathered here.

At Kusatsu Onsen, which is also known as the largest amount of natural springs in Japan, there is a huge open-air bath for 300 tatami mats, centered on the "Yubatake" where 4000 L of hot springs spring out every minute. There is also "Shooting Honpo Mandarado" where you can enjoy.

The characteristic of Kusatsu Onsen is that it is famous for the demonstration of using a long plate to sprinkle hot water instead of just entering the hot spring.

You can also experience the traditional Kusatsu hot spring treatment method, which is called "Jikanyu" and you take a bath according to the command of the hot spring. Many fans are attached to the idea of Kusatsu Onsen, which makes bathing entertaining!

Also, at night, the Yubatake area is lit up, so it is recommended to take a walk or enjoy a footbath. At Kusatsu Onsen, one of Japan's three famous hot springs, you will be able to fully enjoy the atmosphere of the hot spring town.

Kanagawa Prefecture-Kamakura / Enoshima / Shonan-

Kanagawa prefecture where you can easily visit from Tokyo! The recommended sightseeing spot is the Shonan area.

The Komachi-dori Shopping Street in Kamakura has a variety of special products and delicious foods, so it's perfect for walking around! Shirasu-don is especially famous, so it's a Kanagawa food that you should try once.

In addition, there are many historical temples around Kamakura. It features a wide range of temples, including "Hase-dera" where you can see hydrangea, "Kotoku-in" where you can enter the Great Buddha, and temples where you can experience sutra copying and zazen!

If you go a little further from Kamakura, you will find Enoshima, a standard sightseeing spot in Shonan. Not only fashionable cafes, but also aquariums, boats, gourmet food, Enoshima Shrine ... There are plenty of things to see.

It is recommended that you take the Shonan local line "Enoden" to take a closer look at the cityscape and scenery from Kamakura to Enoshima.

In areas other than Enoshima, there are sightseeing spots and activities that mainly include temples, eating out, and marine sports.

There aren't many spots for children, so it's important for families with young children to plan their trips well!

Shizuoka Prefecture-Atami-

In Atami, where the beautiful sea spreads, there are plenty of activities such as surfing, snorkeling and paragliding, and there are plenty of fields that beginners to advanced players can enjoy.

Isn't it the best tourist spot for travelers who say "I like the sea!"

If you take the pleasure boat "San Remo", you can enjoy the Atami sea for 30 minutes, and you can feed the flying seagulls and observe the swimming fish, so you can fully enjoy the extraordinary space. You will be able to taste it.

In addition, there are many hot spring facilities in Atami, and it is one of the pleasures to find a place to stay that suits your taste. There are many sightseeing spots around the hotel such as a park where you can enjoy nature, an herb garden, Atami Castle, and a kaburenjo, so it is recommended that you spend your time at your own pace.

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Summary

In addition to sightseeing spots where you can feel the sea and mountains, the Kanto region is also dotted with historical buildings and famous places where you can experience Japanese culture.

All of the sightseeing spots introduced this time are representative of the Kanto region, so if you haven't been there yet, please come visit us!

This article is a partial re-edit of the article published in Nihongo Biyori by KARUTA.
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