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Chichibu

A mountain town two hours from Tokyo, with fields of pink moss phlox in spring and a famous night festival in December.

Photo: Abasaa · Public domain
Best Time to Go
Apr–May, Oct–Dec
Our full guide to Chichibu is being written. It's on the Kanto list as If You're Nearby.

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Cities · Food

Tokyo

About 40 miles away

The world's largest city, from Shibuya's crossing to quiet shrines, with the best food anywhere.

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Mountains · UNESCO

Mount Fuji

Yamanashi and Shizuoka
About 48 miles away

Japan's perfect sacred cone, seen from Hakone and the Five Lakes, or climbed in summer.

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Cities · Temples

Kamakura

Kanagawa
About 53 miles away

The Great Buddha and seaside temples, an hour from Tokyo.

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The Full Short List

Kanto

Tokyo, Nikko and the Hakone hot springs.

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