Shutoken

Travel Guide

Kyobashi showing signage
Lake Ashi which includes sailing, a lake or waterhole and a sunset
Ota
Haneda which includes cuddly or friendly animals
Ikegami Honmonji Temple which includes heritage elements

Blending ancient traditions with ultra-modern lifestyles, this populous metropolitan area has stunning natural scenery, relaxing hot springs and fun theme parks. 

From Japan’s enthralling capital city to Buddhist temples, Disney resorts and Mount Fuji, Shutoken (Capital Region) is a traveler’s dream. Shutoken includes the Kanto region and part of neighboring Chubu. Visit Shutoken to discover advanced urban living alongside centuries-old customs. The natural landscape has beaches, lakes, mountains and valleys.

Tokyo is a megacity split into neighborhoods that evoke memories of a feudal past and dreams of the future. Explore neon-lit shopping and entertainment zones such as Akihabara, Ginza, Odaiba and Shibuya Crossing. Enjoy panoramas of the skyline from Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Skytree. Sample sushi in the alley restaurants around the former Tsukiji Fish Market and witness Buddhist devotion at Sensoji Temple.

Head to the coastal Chiba prefecture to tour old villages and be spellbound by temples. Visit the Tokyo Disneyland® and Tokyo DisneySea® amusement parks. Experience more Buddhist worship at Narita’s 10th-century Shinshoji Temple and hike trails up Mount Nokogori. Watersport enthusiasts flock to Kujukuri Beach.

Saitama attracts visitors with Edo-era Kawagoe castle town and Kazo City’s udon noodle bars. Go rafting on the Arakawa River and walk between temples on the Chichibu Kannon Pilgrimage. Nestled between mountains and the Pacific, Ibaraki houses Japan’s space agency at Tsukuba Science City. Admire colorful flowers in Hitachi Seaside Park and the enormous Ushiku Daibutsu Buddha statue.

Appreciate rural Japan in Tochigi, where Nikko is home to wondrous UNESCO-listed temples such as Nikkō Tōshō-gū. Dine at gyoza dumpling shops in Utsunomiya. Gunma offers hiking and skiing in Minakami and relaxation at the Kusatsu and Ikaho hot springs.

Yokohama, the capital of Kanagawa prefecture, has a sleek skyline, bustling Chinatown and the peaceful Sankeien Garden. Look up at Japan’s tallest peak, Mount Fuji, from the onsens of Hakone. Yamanashi is a gateway for hikes to the snow-capped summit. Try fishing and watersports while staying at the resort towns of Fuji Five Lakes.

Shutoken is a central-eastern region of Japan’s Honshu island. Travel here via Tokyo International Airport, Narita International Airport or the reliable high-speed railway system.

Where to stay in Shutoken

Shinjuku featuring a city, street scenes and night scenes

Shinjuku

4.5/5(2,072 area reviews)

Major commercial hub with the bustling Shinjuku Station, Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building, and various attractions like Kabukichō, Golden Gai, and Shinjuku Gyoen. Shop at flagship stores and enjoy diverse dining options.

Shinjuku
Shibuya Crossing featuring a city, a square or plaza and modern architecture

Shibuya

4.5/5(563 area reviews)

Major commercial and finance hub, Shibuya boasts bustling railway stations, trendy fashion scenes in Harajuku and Omotesandō, and vibrant nightlife. Don't miss the iconic Shibuya Crossing and Hachikō statue.

Shibuya
Ginza showing signage, street scenes and skyline

Ginza

4.5/5(389 area reviews)

Upscale shopping and luxurious dining await in this elegant district, featuring flagship fashion stores, art galleries, and the renowned Sukiyabashi Jiro sushi restaurant. Catch a kabuki performance at Kabuki-za theater or stroll through pedestrian heaven on weekends.

Ginza
Sensō-ji Temple showing a temple or place of worship, signage and religious aspects

Asakusa

5/5(156 area reviews)

Discover Sensō-ji, a renowned Buddhist temple, and savor traditional Japanese cuisine at local eateries. Explore Kappabashi-dori for kitchenware, cruise the Sumida River, and stay in a cozy ryokan near the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line subway.

Asakusa
Ueno

Ueno

4.5/5(172 area reviews)

Travelers choose Ueno for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Ueno-okachimachi Station or Ueno-hirokoji Station and check out top sights like Ameyoko Shopping District.

Ueno
Akasaka

Akasaka

4.5/5(332 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Tokyo Midtown while getting to know Akasaka, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Nogizaka Station or Akasaka Station to see more of the area.

Akasaka
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is ¥15,198 per night from Sep 1 to Sep 2
¥15,198
¥17,329 total
Sep 1 - Sep 2
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

4 out of 5
3-2-9 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is ¥10,236 per night from Sep 8 to Sep 9
¥10,236
¥12,659 total
Sep 8 - Sep 9
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 15 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is ¥15,472 per night from Sep 3 to Sep 4
¥15,472
¥18,721 total
Sep 3 - Sep 4
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
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KOKO HOTEL Residence Asakusa Kappabashi

KOKO HOTEL Residence Asakusa Kappabashi

4 out of 5
3-chome-24-2 Nishiasakusa, Tokyo, Tokyo
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Sensoji Temple and Tokyo Skytree ...
KOKO HOTEL Residence Asakusa Kappabashi
KOKO HOTEL Residence Asakusa Tawaramachi

KOKO HOTEL Residence Asakusa Tawaramachi

3.5 out of 5
2-8- Kotobuki, Tokyo, Tokyo
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
KOKO HOTEL Residence Asakusa Tawaramachi
lyf Shibuya Tokyo

lyf Shibuya Tokyo

4 out of 5
4-3 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Shibuya Crossing and Tokyo ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (251 reviews)
"This hotel is very western tourist friendly, almost everyone speaks English well, and the overall vibe is foreign friendly."

Reviewed on Aug 27, 2025

lyf Shibuya Tokyo
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