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Whether it’s taking to the hills to bathe in ancient springs, visiting Buddhist temples or sampling the very best local cuisine prepared by masters, the Greater Tokyo area has endless experiences on offer for open-minded travellers with a taste for genuine adventure. Linked through a network of airports, rapid trains and bus connections, the prefectures, cities and towns that surround Tokyo are simply unmissable for anyone thinking of visiting Japan. Here are some of the top experiences in diverse spots across the region.

Despite its proximity to Tokyo, Ibaraki Prefecture is rich in nature, with much of its bucolic beauty still largely undiscovered by international tourists. Located to the capital’s northeast, the region is simultaneously Japan’s third largest agricultural producer and home to cutting-edge research facilities, making it a place that offers more than what first meets the eye.

Just two hours from Tokyo, adrenaline junkies will find plenty of action in Minakami, a mountainous hot springs town in Greater Tokyo’s Gunma Prefecture. Here, it’s all about slipping, sliding, swimming, jumping, and rafting in the region’s fast-flowing waters. Between April and October, professional guides accompany visitors as young as six for a knuckle-gripping few hours in Minakami’s rugged canyons.