Shutoken

Travel Guide

Shutoken
Lake Ashi featuring a lake or waterhole, a sunset and sailing
Shutoken
Shutoken
Shutoken
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(46 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Shinjuku. Check out top attractions like Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden and Samurai Museum, and jump on the metro at Shinjuku-sanchome Station or Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station to see more of the city.

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

Shibuya

4.5/5(14 area reviews)

Shibuya is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Shibuya Crossing and Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden. See more of Tokyo by jumping on the metro at Shibuya Station or Meiji-jingumae 'Harajuku' Station.

Shibuya
Ginza showing signage, street scenes and skyline

Ginza

5/5(6 area reviews)

Travelers love Ginza for its popular shops, and you can see more of Tokyo by jumping on the metro at Ginza Station or Higashi-ginza Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Ginza Six and Mitsukoshi Ginza.

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

Asakusa

5/5(4 area reviews)

Asakusa is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Sensoji Temple or Asakusa Shrine.

Asakusa
Ueno

Ueno

5/5(3 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(4 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 Gracery Shinjuku
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is P18,403 per night from 21 Apr to 22 Apr
P18,403
P22,267 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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8.8/10 Excellent! (2,993 reviews)
Great location
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Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
4 out of 5
3-2-9 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,542 reviews)
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APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
3 out of 5
1-11-10 Yokoami, Sumida, Tokyo, Tokyo
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The price is P4,073 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
P4,073
P4,928 total
includes taxes & fees
Mar 30 - Mar 31
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,332 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 24, 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
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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 Shinjuku ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

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MONday Apart Premium NIHONBASHI
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4 out of 5
4-1-5 Nihonbashi Honmachi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (536 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

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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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (148 reviews)
"Clean and spacious. Plenty of restaurants and stores nearby for anything you're craving."

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

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