Sightseeing Spots of requiring over 2 hours driving
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Fukuroda Falls 　

　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, visited here often.
　Open 10am to 5 pm throughout the year. (Closed on Dec.28, 29, 30,31, Jan 1st, 2nd) 1542 Komaba-
　Cho, Ashikaga-Shi, Tochigi-Ken Phone 0284-91- 1026, 5 minutes walk from Ryoge-sen Tomita train
　station. Two and a half hours drive from KEK.

　 Nikko To-sho-gu (Shrine) 　＜Access pdf ＞

　Enshiring '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. Two and a half hours drive from KEK.

　 Kinugawa-onsen 　＜アクセス等 Access pdf ＞

　Kinugawa Hot Spring is one of Japan's foremost spa resorts, boasting an abundant supply of hot spring
　water. 
　Two and a half hours drive from KEK

　 Kashima-Jingu (shrine)

　One of the oldest and most famous shrines. 7th century. There is a museum where you can see many
　treasures that belongs to the shrine (300yen). Inside the shrine is a nice place to walk around.
　Located around 2hrs driving 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.
　Several of the structures at Narita-san temple have been designated National Important Cultural
　Properties.

　 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.

　 Kawagoe 　<Access pdf > <Timetable and Roure search (English) >

　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.

　 Tokyo Disney Resort ＜Access pdf＞

　 Ghibli Museum Museum <Access pdf ＞

　Hayao Miyazaki designed the museum himself, using drawn storyboards similar to the ones he makes
　for his films. The design was influenced by European architecture, such as the hilltop village of Calcata
　in Italy.
　Miyazaki's aim was to make the building itself part of the exhibit.

　 Kamakura 　<Access pdf ＞

　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.

　 Hakone 　 <Access pdf >

　 Hakone in known in history as a checkpoint on the old Tokaido Road, which linked the eastern and
　 western parts of Japan.
　 There are many buildings of historic interest to visit here, as well as sites connected to traditional
　 culture. Driving time will be around two and a half hours (154km)

　 Kawaguchi Kack & Mt. Fuji 　＜Access pdf＞

　Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan at 3,776.24 m.　Located around two and a half hours
　(104km) driving from KEK to Mt. Fuji-gogome.


　 　　　　　　　　　　　
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　 Timetable and Roure search (English)
　 Japan. Endless Discovery
　 Japan -guide.com (Transportation in Japan): Transportation, Japan Sightseeing Guide
　 Willer Express (Easy online booking) : List of Highway-bus Service Routes.
　 Tokyo Sightseeing Bus-tours (Hato bus)
　 Tokyo Big Sight
　 JTB Sunrise Tours : Sightseeing Tours in English
　 Japan Economy Hotel Group
　 Hotel & Ryokan Search (Japan Ryokan & Hotel Association)
　 Japan Rail Pass(English)