Haneda Airport 1 hr 40
Kinchakuda (31 min) Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park (26 min) The Hundred Caves of Yoshimi (Hyakuana) (34 min) Man-made caves with graves from the Kofun period, plus 2 museums & a shop for souvenirs. Kuroyama Santaki - Medaki and Odaki (20 min) Scenic waterfalls with hiking trails & information boards, plus a viewing platform & souvenir shop. Mt. Dodaira (47 min) Mountain summit accessible by road, with an observatory, plus views of Tokyo & surrounding peaks. Ogose Bairin Park (10 min) Leafy riverside park known for its spring plum blossoms & local annual festival in February & March. Hitsujiyama Park (57 min) Picturesque setting popular for colorful flower displays in spring, plus outdoor activities. Saitama Children's Zoo (21 min) Hodosan (58 min) 1,631-ft. mountain featuring a shrine, plum & cherry trees & an aerial tramway to the summit. Metsä (33 min) Lakeside park celebrating the Scandinavian comic book characters with a play area, café & gift shop. Chichibu Shrine (59 min) Ornate sculptures & carvings, plus many festivals & events, attract visitors to this Shinto shrine. Tenranzan (39 min) Short mountain trail offering stunning views of the city of Hannō & Mount Fuji. Miyazawa Lake (34 min) Natural hot spring facilities & a path line this small, scenic lake with mountain views. Hiwadayama (30 min) Small wooded peak accessed via an easy hike, with views of Hidaka City & the Tokyo skyline. Ranzan Valley (12 min) Tsuki River valley known for its striking autumn leaves, with a viewing platform & stepping stones. |