Things to do in  Tokyo Prefecture

Hear the name Tokyo and you might think of a dense urban environment with non-stop neon lights and Harajuku girls. But Tokyo Prefecture extends beyond the inner-city neighborhoods of Japan's capital. Heading west, the flat, concrete-covered city gives way to green rural land and eventually reaches the mountains of the sprawling Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park, where you'll find a wealth of outdoor things to do. Once you’ve had your fill of bright colors and flashing lights, head to the mountains, shrines, and hiking trails in the west.