Around Tokyo

The Fuji Five Lakes is a region of five lakes at the northern base of Mount Fuji. The UNESCO World Heritage site offers views of the mountain and outdoor recreation.

Mount Nokogiri is a former stone quarry in Chiba containing Nihon-ji temple. The site includes Japan’s largest stone Buddha, arhat statues, and the Jigoku Nozoki viewpoint.

Jindaiji Temple is Tokyo’s second-oldest temple, housing a National Treasure Buddha statue. The surrounding area in Chofu is known for its numerous traditional soba noodle restaurants.

Mount Fuji has four main climbing trails of varying difficulty, open from early July to mid-September. New regulations include a daily climber cap on the most popular trail.

Yokohama is Japan’s second-largest city and a major port. It features a large Chinatown, the Landmark Tower, Sankeien Garden, and the Minato Mirai commercial waterfront district.

Kamakura is a coastal city and former political capital of Japan. It contains many historical temples and shrines associated with samurai history and Zen Buddhism.

Hakone is a mountainous hot spring region near Tokyo. It features a volcanic valley, Lake Ashi with views of Mount Fuji, and art museums.