The 15 Best Day Trips from Arakawa

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Arakawa, Japan, led by Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama. The closest is Setagaya, about 25 min by car, and 13 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Arakawa

  1. 1

    Yokohama, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km south of Arakawa
  2. 2

    Kawasaki, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km south of Arakawa

    Known for スカイガーデン.

  3. 3

    Saitama, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km north-west of Arakawa

    Known for 這是家.

  4. 4

    Chiba, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km south-east of Arakawa

    Known for カンドゥー.

  5. 5

    Setagaya, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south-west of Arakawa

    Known for NHKスタジオパーク.

  6. 6

    Aihara, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km west of Arakawa
  7. 7

    Sagamihara, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km west of Arakawa
  8. 8

    Honchō, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km east of Arakawa
  9. 9

    Suginami, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-east of Arakawa
  10. 10

    Hachiōji, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km west of Arakawa
  11. 11

    Utsunomiya, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km north of Arakawa
  12. 12

    Fujisawa, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-west of Arakawa
  13. 13

    Kashiwa, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km north-east of Arakawa
  14. 14

    Machida, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south-west of Arakawa
  15. 15

    Yokosuka, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car52 km south of Arakawa

A sample day: Arakawa to Yokohama

  1. 08:30Leave Arakawa
  2. 09:10Arrive in Yokohama (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Walk the centre of Yokohama
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Yokohama
  6. 15:10Head back to Arakawa
  7. 15:50Home in Arakawa

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Arakawa?
The best day trips from Arakawa are Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba, Setagaya. The closest is Setagaya, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Arakawa?
Setagaya is the closest, 16 km south-west of Arakawa, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Arakawa?
13 places are within about an hour's drive of Arakawa: Setagaya (25 min), Honchō (30 min), Saitama (35 min), Kashiwa (35 min), Kawasaki (40 min), Chiba (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Arakawa for a day out?
Yokohama is the largest city in day-trip range, 36 km south of Arakawa and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Arakawa?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Utsunomiya at 93 km, around 1 hr 25 min by car.

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