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Izu Peninsula

A volcanic peninsula of hot spring towns like Atami and Shuzenji, rocky coasts and beaches, an hour or two from Tokyo.

Photo: Tomo · CC BY 2.0
Best Time to Go
Mar–May, Oct–Nov
Our full guide to Izu Peninsula is being written. It's on the Chubu list as If You're Nearby.

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Mountains · UNESCO

Mount Fuji

Yamanashi and Shizuoka
About 34 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 45 miles away

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

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Cities · Food

Tokyo

About 69 miles away

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

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The Full Short List

Chubu

Mount Fuji, the Japanese Alps and old Kanazawa.

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