Haneda Airport 1 hr 36
Sky of Poppies (27 min)
Attraction with huge fields of red & pink poppies blooming in May & June, plus mountain views. Nagatoro Iwadatami (26 min) Hachigatajyo Museum (8 min)
Ruins of a 1476 mountain castle remain in serene park surroundings with a small history museum. Hodosan Ropeway (Mt. Hodo Ropeway) (26 min) Musashi Kyuryo National Government Park (26 min) Chichibu Shrine (37 min)
Ornate sculptures & carvings, plus many festivals & events, attract visitors to this Shinto shrine. Mt. Dodaira (1 hr 9)
Mountain summit accessible by road, with an observatory, plus views of Tokyo & surrounding peaks. Saitama Prefectural Museum of Rivers (6 min)
Modern museum offering interactive exhibits on the history, folklore & nature of the Arakawa River. Ogose Bairin Park (38 min)
Leafy riverside park known for its spring plum blossoms & local annual festival in February & March. Hodosan Shrine (26 min) Hitsujiyama Park (39 min)
Picturesque setting popular for colorful flower displays in spring, plus outdoor activities. Hodosan (33 min)
1,631-ft. mountain featuring a shrine, plum & cherry trees & an aerial tramway to the summit. Minoyama Park (34 min) Saitama Prefectural Museum of Nature (24 min) Ranzan Valley (26 min)
Tsuki River valley known for its striking autumn leaves, with a viewing platform & stepping stones. | 
