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Mito

Ibaraki's capital, home of Kairakuen, one of Japan's three great gardens, famous for its plum blossoms.

Photo: Lukas from Munich, Germany · CC BY 2.0
Best Time to Go
Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov
Our full guide to Mito is being written.

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About 64 miles away

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

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Kamakura

Kanagawa
About 89 miles away

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

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Mount Fuji

Yamanashi and Shizuoka
About 120 miles away

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

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Kanto

Tokyo, Nikko and the Hakone hot springs.

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