Shutoken

Travel Guide

Shutoken
Lake Ashi showing a sunset, a lake or waterhole and sailing
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 featuring street scenes, a city and night scenes

Shinjuku

4.5/5(477 area reviews)

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

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Shibuya

4.5/5(101 area reviews)

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

Shibuya
Ginza showing a skyscraper, signage and a city

Ginza

4.5/5(84 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(62 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(87 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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Akasaka

4.5/5(60 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Tokyo Midtown and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Akasaka. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nogizaka Station or Akasaka Station.

Akasaka
Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport

4 out of 5
2-7-1 Hanedakuko, Oota, Tokyo, Tokyo
The price is HK$613 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
HK$613
HK$701 total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (6,797 reviews)
"Plenty of restaurants around the hotel. Love the Unagi specialty restaurant"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Hotel Villa Fontaine Grand Haneda Airport
Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku

4 out of 5
1-19-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
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! (3,709 reviews)
"Party area forsure- Worked well for me and my partner but you have to be ready for commotion from 8 am to 3 am"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Hotel Gracery Shinjuku
Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main

4 out of 5
3-2-9 Nishishinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo-to
The price is HK$466 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
HK$466
HK$578 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, 15 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,026 reviews)
"Busy hotel with convenient access to both the quieter museums and galleries of Shinjuku as well as the more raucous nighttime entertainment of the neighborhood. Easily walkable to many subway lines. Enjoyed my stay at this property."

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Shinjuku Washington Hotel Main
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.
Mimaru Tokyo Ikebukuro

Mimaru Tokyo Ikebukuro

3 out of 5
Ikebukuro Toshima-ku, 2-61-1, Tokyo, Tokyo Prefecture
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Tokyo. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and in-room soaking tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (272 reviews)
"Great location, easy access to shopping points and lots of good eats around but yet quiet at night!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Mimaru Tokyo Ikebukuro
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (257 reviews)
Good stay.
"Location is good, close enough to metro but a bit away from other major sights. Lots of food options near by. Convenience of kitchen amenities and washer dryer. Found and killed a few spiders in the room but they do seem to be everywhere. Overall, good stay."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 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! (282 reviews)
"Wonderful front staff. Safe neighborhood. Public transit less than 5 mins away. Taxi easily available. Lots of great food options within walking distance"

Reviewed on 2 Aug 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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