Shutoken Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Shutoken
Lake Ashi which includes sailing, a lake or waterhole and a sunset
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 showing night scenes, a city and nightlife

Shinjuku

4.5/5(751 area reviews)

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

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Shibuya

5/5(173 area reviews)

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

Shibuya
Ginza featuring a city, skyline and street scenes

Ginza

4.5/5(100 area reviews)

Enjoy the popular shops in Ginza. Ginza Six is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Ginza Station or Higashi-ginza Station to see more of Tokyo.

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Asakusa

5/5(47 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.

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Ueno

4.5/5(38 area reviews)

Travellers 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.

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Minato

4.5/5(68 area reviews)

Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Bay are top sights in Minato, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Sengakuji Station or Shirokane-takanawa Station to see more sights in the area.

Minato
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
3 out of 5
1-11-10 Yokoami, Sumida, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is AU$115 per night from 3 Feb to 4 Feb
AU$115
per night
3 Feb - 4 Feb
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! (3,920 reviews)
"Very clean and fancy. Rooms were small but practical and had everything you need. Close walk to the subway station and walkable sights as well."

Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2025

APA Hotel & Resort Ryogoku Eki Tower
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is AU$267 per night from 2 Feb to 3 Feb
AU$267
per night
2 Feb - 3 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,677 reviews)
"Cleanliness , everyday supply of towels and toothbrush."

Reviewed on 30 Jan. 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
4.5 out of 5
2-2-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-Ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is AU$531 per night from 6 Feb to 7 Feb
AU$531
per night
6 Feb - 7 Feb
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 10 restaurants, and 5 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,046 reviews)
"This is a 5 star property with excellent staff and service, with one major exception that loses a full star -- terrible wifi. The wifi itself is not a proper mesh network and has you rejoining each time you touch a new access point. That's a minor annoyance, the bigger problem is that the internet ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jan. 2025

Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
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 Tokyo Tower and Tokyo Imperial ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
"The hotel was incredibly stylist and close to Shibuya station. It was also very safe, which was important to me as a solo traveler. The staff were very friendly and despite the hotel being in the center of Shibuya the rooms were very quiet. I would stay here again!"

Reviewed on 31 Jan. 2025

lyf Shibuya Tokyo
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (117 reviews)
"the staff were great"

Reviewed on 24 Jan. 2025

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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (160 reviews)
"Our room was spacious and accommodated our group well!"

Reviewed on 25 Jan. 2025

KOKO HOTEL Residence Asakusa Tawaramachi
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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