📍 Japan

KANTO: SPECTACULAR FLOWERS AND PRISTINE LANDSCAPES

Waves of wildflowers sweeping over hills, waterfalls thundering through granite canyons. Kanto, natural splendor through the seasons.

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📖 9 min read 🔄 Last updated: 2026-01-17

Explore Hitachinaka and its flowering hills, then reach Nikko where waterfalls and shrines hide in the forest. Gain altitude at Chichibu, cross Oze's wetlands and end at Hakone between mists and volcanic terrain. Kanto alternates botanical gentleness, spirituality and powerful nature.

Your day-by-day itinerary

1
Day

Hitachinaka

flower fields cascade endless color waves

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Day 1
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Discover

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Hitachi Seaside Park with 4.5 million nemophila flowers
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Miharashi Hill covered in vibrant blue mid-April to early May
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Activities

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Photograph gradient of blue flowers merging with sky and sea
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Explore seasonal flower displays throughout the 350-hectare park
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Enjoy Instagram-worthy scenery perfect for day trips
2
Day

Daigo

temple town glows cherry blossom pink

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Day 2
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Discover

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Fukuroda Falls, one of Japan's three famous waterfalls
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120 meters high and 73 meters wide cascading falls
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Activities

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View falls from first observation deck below
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Visit second observation deck built in 2008 for panoramic views
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Admire autumn foliage framing the powerful waterfall
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3
Day

Kasama

pottery town preserves ceramic tradition

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Day 3
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Discover

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Kasama Azalea Park at 143 meters elevation
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8,500 azaleas of 25 varieties covering the hillside
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Activities

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Visit Azalea Festival from mid-April to mid-May
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View red landscape stretching as far as the eye can see
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Watch sunset from elevated viewpoint for romantic atmosphere
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4
Day

Ashikaga

flower garden hangs wisteria purple

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Day 4
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Discover

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Ashikaga Flower Park with spectacular wisteria displays
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Great Wisteria trellis spanning 600 tatami mats
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160cm flower clusters of Noda Wisteria and 80m white wisteria tunnel
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Activities

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View peak wisteria blooms late April to mid-May
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See O-Fuji wisteria designated as prefectural natural monument
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Experience magical nighttime illuminations after sunset
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5
Day

Nikko

sacred mountains breathe mist and waterfalls

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Day 5
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Discover

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Kegon Falls, one of Japan's three great waterfalls, 97 meters high
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48 waterfalls scattered throughout Nikko area
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Activities

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Take elevator to observation platform for close-up views
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Feel thundering water spray and sound up close
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Visit during fresh green season for enhanced experience
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6
Day

Oze

wetland sanctuary preserves pristine silence

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Day 6
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Discover

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Oze Marshland, Ramsar Convention registered wetland
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2km x 6km area with colorful alpine flowers
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Activities

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See yellow Nikko day lilies in full bloom during early summer
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Enjoy beautiful contrast of flowers against blue sky
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Hike beginner-friendly trails with unobstructed views
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7
Day

Nakanojo

mountain town guards hot spring tradition

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Day 7
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Discover

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Lake Okushima with famous Shima Blue turquoise waters
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4km circumference dam lake with miraculous blue color
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Activities

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Marvel at deep turquoise blue water so clear you can see the bottom
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Visit in spring for most beautiful scenery
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Combine with nearby Shima Onsen hot springs
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8
Day

Maebashi

river city pulses local heartbeat

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Day 8
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Discover

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Lake Akagi Onuma Ice Bubbles winter phenomenon
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Largest caldera lake on Mount Akagi
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Activities

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View mystical ice bubbles trapped in frozen lake surface
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See gas bubbles from lake bottom frozen in ice like outer space
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Visit during low snowfall season when ice reflects like mirror
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9
Day

Chichibu

alpine region flowers bloom wildly

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Day 9
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Discover

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Hitsujiyama Park Moss Phlox Hill with 400,000+ flowers
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9 varieties of pink shibazakura covering gentle slopes
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Misotsuchi Icicles, Japan's largest at 30m wide and 10m tall
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Nagatoro River with 500m Iwadatami rock formations
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Activities

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View pink flower carpet mid-April to early May
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Experience illuminated icicles in red, blue, yellow, orange
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Go river rafting past National Natural Monument rock formations
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10
Day

Tachikawa

military town hums suburban energy

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Day 10
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Discover

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Showa Kinen Park with 200m golden ginkgo avenue
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Vast grounds spanning two baseball stadium areas
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Nippara Limestone Cave, one of Japan's 7 great caves, 800m long
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Activities

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Experience seasonal flower displays and nature activities
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Explore adventure-filled cave with colorful LED-lit formations
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Visit Shidenorama illuminated formation inside cave
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11
Day

Kisarazu

coastal gateway faces tokyo bay

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Day 11
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Discover

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Isumi Railway canola flower fields with retro trains
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Ishigami canola flower field photogenic spot
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Egawa Coast, the Uyuni Salt Lake of Kanto
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Activities

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Capture collaboration of flowers, blue sky, and vintage train
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See sea poles reflected on water surface at high tide
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Visit 1-2 hours before low tide for mirror effect
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12
Day

Futtsu

fishing town rocks peninsula charm

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Day 12
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Discover

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Mount Nokogiri with Hell Peek cliff viewpoint at 330m
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Spectacular views and nature-rich scenery
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Activities

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Look down from cliff for stomach-dropping sensation
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Take ropeway to summit viewing platform
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Hike beginner to advanced trails through the mountain
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13
Day

Yokohama

port city dazzles modern innovation

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Day 13
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Discover

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Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse historic buildings
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Sarushima Island, only uninhabited island in Tokyo Bay
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Activities

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Photograph illuminated brick buildings at night
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Take 10-minute ferry to former fortress island
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Explore moss-covered brick tunnels at Mitsumataji junction
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14
Day

Hakone

volcanic resort steams geothermal magic

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Day 14
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Discover

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Sengokuhara Pampas Grass Fields in Hakone
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Famous Japanese susuki grass viewing spot
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Activities

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Watch grass sway gently in the breeze
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Photograph color changes from silver to gold as autumn deepens
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Experience different scenery from blue skies to sunset
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15
Day

Chichijima

island outpost rises turquoise waters

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Day 15
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Discover

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Ogasawara Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Minamijima Fan Pool with emerald green waters and white sand
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Activities

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Experience untouched nature of remote southern paradise
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Visit uninhabited Minamijima island surrounded by rocks
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Enjoy exclusive scenery on pristine uninhabited island
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What weather should you expect?

Spring (March-May): Cherry blossom season, perfect weather, mild temperatures, iconic sakura viewing, peak tourist season, advance booking essential, magical atmosphere.

Fall (September-November): Autumn colors, comfortable weather, clear skies, beautiful foliage, excellent touring, fewer crowds, ideal photography, pleasant conditions.

Summer (June-August): Hot humid weather, rainy season, festival season, vibrant atmosphere, mountain hiking, beach activities, air conditioning essential.

Winter (December-February): Cold weather, snow sports, illuminations, onsen season, fewer crowds, winter festivals, cozy atmosphere, skiing opportunities.

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