KITAKANTO x TOKYO [ONE MORE STEP FROM TOKYO]

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Alongside Tokyo, the iconic gateway to Japan, this site introduces travel routes and experiences in the northern Kanto region featuring rich natural scenery, beautiful landscapes, history and culture, hot springs, and seasonal highlights. Discover the region’s diverse attractions offering a unique blend of tradition, nature, and activities conveniently accessible from the Tokyo metropolitan area.

Map showing the locations of northern Kanto (Ibaraki, Tochigi, and Gunma) and Tokyo
  • Access

    The E5 series Shinkansen operated by the East Japan Railway Company on Tohoku and Hokkaido Shinkansen services

    The northern Kanto region is within easy reach of Tokyo, with many destinations accessible in around one to two hours by train from the city’s major stations. Once there, you can use the limited express and local train services to travel around the region with ease.

  • Climate

    Mountain ranges and autumn foliage viewed from the Hitachi-no-kuni Long Trail in Ibaraki Prefecture

    Northern Kanto offers a range of natural scenery and travel experiences throughout the seasons. Visitors can enjoy diverse seasonal highlights within easy reach of Tokyo, including outdoor adventures in highland and mountain stream areas in summer, vibrant foliage in autumn, and hot springs and snowy landscapes in winter.

  • Features

    Yubatake ("hot spring field") in Kusatsu Onsen, Gunma Prefecture

    Some of the region’s greatest attractions include its famous hot springs, historic townscapes, and cultural heritage sites that preserve the region’s long and storied past. Distinct cultures and traditions have been passed down in local areas across the region, allowing visitors to experience the essence of Japan’s history and culture while remaining close to Tokyo.

UPDATES

  • - 09/14/2026 The new website has been released.

Transportation

Introducing transport operators that will help with travel.

Destinations

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Introducing information about each area in the region and Tokyo.

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