Kantō region - Wikipedia
WEBThe Kantō region (関東地方, Kantō-chihō, IPA: [ka(ꜜ)ntoː tɕiꜜhoː]) is a geographical region of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. In a common definition, the region includes the Greater Tokyo Area and encompasses seven prefectures: Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Saitama, Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa.
Kantō Plain | Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama | Britannica
WEBKantō Plain, plain that is the most extensive lowland in Japan, located in central Honshu, facing the Pacific Ocean. Its 6,244 square miles (16,172 square km) contain the capital city, Tokyo, and constitute the most productive and populous area of the country.
Kantō region - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBThe Kantō region (関東地方, Kantō-chihō) is one of Japan's regions. The Japanese conventions of geography and history divide the nation into eight regions, including the Kantō region. These have been used since 1905 as basic units for description and comparison and as cultural markers.
Kanto Region Travel Guide - japan-guide.com
WEBThe Kanto Region (関東, Kantō, literally "east of the border") contains Japan's largest plain and is very densely populated. The large metropolises of Tokyo and Yokohama are located in the Kanto Region which consists of seven prefectures.
Kanto | Destinations | Travel Japan - Japan National Tourism ...
WEBKanto. Anchored by Tokyo, the world's biggest metropolis, Kanto also has rustic mountain getaways and gorgeous subtropical islands. Megacity Tokyo fully engages the senses with its mix of modern bustle and traditional tranquility.
Kanto – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBThe Kantō (関東) region of Japan, on the eastern side of the main island Honshu, is a broad plain dominated by and nearly synonymous with the megalopolis of Tokyo and its suburbs.
Kantō Range | Japan, Location, Map, & Facts | Britannica
WEBKantō Range, mountain range, on Honshu, Japan, lying to the west of the Kantō Plain. Extending 80 miles (130 km) from north to south and 50 miles (80 km) from east to west, it forms the physical division between Kantō region (chihō; east) and Chūbu region (west). Geologically the range displays.
Exploring the Kanto Region of Japan: Home to Tokyo
WEBSep 21, 2021 · The Kanto region is located roughly in the center of the main Japanese island of Honshu and consists of seven prefectures: Tokyo, Ibaraki, Tochigi, Gunma, Saitama, Chiba, and Kanagawa. It is surrounded by mountains to the north and west and the Pacific Ocean to the east and south.
Kanto Region – Complete Guide & Best Places to Visit
WEBJun 30, 2020 · Kanto Region – 関東地方. The Kanto region is the largest plain in the country and also the most urban and densely populated. In fact, Japan’s two most populated metropolises, Tokyo and Yokohama, are located in this region. The political and economical center of Japan is located on the east side of the main island of Honshu.
Kanto Region - Where to go in Kanto - Japan Travel
WEBKanto. Plan your trip. Cherry Blossom in Kanto. Destinations in Kanto. Ibaraki. Hitachi. Koga. Mito. Home of natto and a famous garden. Tsukuba. Japan's science center in Ibaraki. View Ibaraki prefecture. Tochigi. Ashikaga. The Heart of Ashikaga's Cultural Heritage. Nasu. Mountain, onsen, ski and scenic views of Tochigi. Nasu-Shiobara. Nikko.
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