| Place |
Description |
| Nature |
Fukuroda Falls  |
Fukuroda-no-taki Falls, said to be one of the most famous falls in Japan, is
120m high and 73m wide, stopping at four different levels on the way
down. The fall also is called "Four-Time Falls" as it reflects four seasonal
beauties such as fresh spring green, red leaves of autumn or icefall in
winter.
Driving time will be around 3.5 hours (207km) driving from KEK .
＜Map ＞ Access: Please see PDF |
Kawaguci Lake
Mt. Fuji |
Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776.24 m.
It takes around 2.5 hours (104km) drive from KEK to Mt. Fuji-gogome.
Access : please see PDF |
| Hakone |
Hakone in known in history as a checkpoint on the old Tokaido Road, which
linked the eastern and western parts of Japan.
Driving time will be around 2.5 hours (155km) Access: please see PDF |
| Onsen |
| Hakone |
Please visit the web site of Hakome Zenzan anou Onsen.<Click here>
Access: please see a PDF |
| Nikko |
There are may Onsen. Please visit the web site of Nikko Kinuga a Travel
Guide <Click here> <Map > Access: please see PDF |
| Kinugawa-onsen |
Kinugawa Hot Spring is one of Japan's foremost spa resorts, boasting an
abundant supply of hot spring water. 2.5 hours drive from KEK.
There are other sightseeing spots near Kinugawa-onsen;
Tobu-world-square , Edo wonderland Nikko Edomura ,
Trick Art Pia-Nikko(Japanese) , Ryuokyo Valley(Japanese)
Access: Please see PDF |
| Shrine/Nature |
Nikko To-sho-ghu
Shrine |
Ensuring 'To-ku-ga-wa I-e-ya-su', the first general of Edo era who reigned
Japan. Interesting place to visit, although it is not done to my taste.
It takes around two hours drive (96 km) from KEK.
<Map of Nokko > Access: please see PDF |
| Kashima-Jingu |
The Kashima Jingu Grand Shrine is said to have been established in 660 B.C.
and it is the oldest and largest Shinto shrine in the Kanto region.
It takes around 1.5 hours drive (86 km) from KEK. |
| Naritasan Shinsho-ji |
The temple was first established to commemorate the victory in 940 of the
forces dispatched from the Heian capita to suppress a revolt by the powerful
Kantō region samurai, Taira no Masakado.
It takes around 1.5 hours drive (56 km, Free road use) from KEK.
Access:
Tsukuba Sta.→TX→Nagareyama ootaka-nomori Sta.→Toubu Noda Line →
→Kashiwa Sta.→JR Joban Line→Abiko Sta. →JR Noda Line→ Narita Sta. |
| Kamakura |
Kamakura is a small city and a very popular tourist destination. Sometimes
called the Kyoto of Eastern Japan, Kamakura offers numerous temples,
shrines and other historical monuments. 2.5 hours (129km)drive from KEK.
Access: please see PDF
|
Museum |
| Kurita Museum |
Probably the best and largest collection of famous Japanese pottery, "Imari"
and "Nabeshima" in the world. World famous collectors of Imari and
Nabeshima, such as Ms. Elizabeth Taylor. There is Ashikaga Flower Park
near Museum. Two and a half hours drive from KEK.
Access<: please see PDF |
National Museum of
Japanese History |
It is located not too far from Narita Airport. If you want to know about the
Japanese history and cultural background, it is worth visiting there. |
| Park |
Tokyo Disney
Resort |
Access: please see PDF |
| Spots or old streets are located |
| Kawagoe |
The old storehouse merchant houses are lined up, and the Toki-no-kane
(Bell Tower) rings to tell the time. Take a stroll through the town in a
kimono and you'll feel as if you've travelled back in time to ancient Edo.
It take about 2 hours by train from Tsukuba.
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