The Kanto region, centered on Tokyo, offers a wide range of attractions: historic temples and shrines, modern cityscapes, mountains, seasides, and hot springs. Feel history in Asakusa and Kamakura, enjoy nature and hot springs in Nikko and Hakone, and experience modern urban sights in Yokohama or Odaiba.
This model course is designed for travel by public transport (Shinkansen, JR, private railways, subways, buses), with daily sightseeing from 9:00 to 18:00. In 2 nights and 3 days, you can enjoy a balanced mix of urban life, history, nature, hot springs, and food in Kanto.
Overview (2 nights, 3 days)
- Transport: Shinkansen, JR, private railways, subway, buses
- Suggested stays: Night 1 = Tokyo / Night 2 = Hakone or Nikko
- Sightseeing hours: depart 9:00 / arrive accommodation 18:00
- Budget estimate:
- Transport: approx. ¥5,000–10,000/day
- Meals: approx. ¥3,000–6,000/day
- Lodging: approx. ¥9,000–18,000/night
- Total (2 nights, 3 days): approx. ¥55,000–90,000/person
Itinerary
- Day 1: Tokyo
- Morning: Asakusa & Senso-ji Temple, Nakamise Street
- Lunch: Edo-style sushi, tempura
- Afternoon: Tokyo Skytree, Ueno Park or Shibuya & Shinjuku
- 18:00: Stay in Tokyo
- Day 2: Nikko or Kamakura & Yokohama
- Option A (Nikko): Toshogu Shrine, Futarasan Shrine → Yuba dishes → Kegon Falls, Lake Chuzenji → Stay in Nikko Onsen
- Option B (Kamakura & Yokohama): Great Buddha of Kamakura, Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine → Shirasu-don → Yokohama Chinatown, Minato Mirai → Stay in Yokohama or Hakone Onsen
- Day 3: Hakone or Gunma & Tochigi
- Option A (Hakone): Hakone Tozan Railway → Open-Air Museum → Owakudani black eggs → Lake Ashi cruise, Hakone Shrine → Return to Tokyo
- Option B (Gunma & Tochigi): Kusatsu Onsen town stroll → Onsen manju → Ashikaga Flower Park (illumination in season) or Fukuroda Falls (Ibaraki) → Return to Tokyo
Seasonal Highlights (months)
- Spring (Mar–May): Cherry blossoms in Ueno Park, fresh greenery in Nikko, hydrangeas in Kamakura (May–Jun)
- Summer (Jun–Aug): Sumida River Fireworks, Enoshima beaches, Hakone Hydrangea Train
- Autumn (Sep–Nov): Autumn leaves in Nikko & Hakone, Kamakura temples
- Winter (Dec–Feb): Snow-view hot springs in Kusatsu, Yokohama illuminations, frozen Fukuroda Falls
Food & Souvenirs
- Food: Edo-style sushi, unagi, monjayaki, yuba (tofu skin), shirasu-don, houtou noodles, onsen manju
- Souvenirs: Tokyo Banana, Kaminari-okoshi, Hato Sabure, Soka Senbei, Nikko yokan, Yokohama Chinatown dim sum