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The 12 Best Day Trips from Fuji

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 12 good day trips from Fuji, Japan, led by Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki. The closest is Shizuoka, about 40 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Fuji at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Tokyo108 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Yokohama93 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Kawasaki102 km NE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Saitama121 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Chiba139 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Hamamatsu101 km SW1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Aihara75 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Sagamihara67 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Edogawe123 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Adachi122 km NE1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Shizuoka34 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Honchō132 km NE2 hr 5 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Fuji

  1. 1

    Tokyo, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-east of Fuji3 hr 20 min round trip

    What travelers see in Tokyo

    • Tokyo Tower - Standing 333 meters tall, you'll marvel at the panoramic views of Tokyo from the observation decks.
    • Sensō-ji - The vibrant red gates of Senso-ji greet you as you walk through the Nakamise shopping street, filled with traditional snacks and souvenirs.
    • Meiji Jingu - As you approach the majestic wooden torii gate, you’ll feel a sense of tranquility envelop you, escaping the city's bustle.

    Also nearby: Setagaya, Kawaguchi, Itabashi.

    12 traveler itinerariesThings to do in Tokyo
  2. 2

    Yokohama, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km east of Fuji2 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Kawasaki, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north-east of Fuji3 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for スカイガーデン.

  4. 4

    Saitama, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car121 km north-east of Fuji3 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for 這是家.

  5. 5

    Chiba, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km east of Fuji4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for カンドゥー.

  6. 6

    Hamamatsu, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car101 km south-west of Fuji3 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 浜松市動物園.

  7. 7

    Aihara, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car75 km north-east of Fuji2 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Sagamihara, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-east of Fuji2 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Edogawe, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km north-east of Fuji3 hr 50 min round trip
  10. 10

    Adachi, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km north-east of Fuji3 hr 50 min round trip
  11. 11

    Shizuoka, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km south-west of Fuji1 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Honchō, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north-east of Fuji4 hr 10 min round trip

A sample day trip: Fuji to Tokyo

A realistic pace for Tokyo, 108 km from Fuji. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Fuji
  2. 09:10Arrive in Tokyo (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Tokyo Tower
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Sensō-ji
  6. 14:25Meiji Jingu
  7. 15:55Head back to Fuji
  8. 17:35Home in Fuji

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Fuji?
The best day trips from Fuji are Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba. The closest is Shizuoka, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Fuji?
Shizuoka is the closest, 34 km south-west of Fuji, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Fuji?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Fuji: Shizuoka (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Fuji for a day out?
Tokyo is the largest city in day-trip range, 108 km north-east of Fuji and about 1 hr 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 Fuji?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Chiba at 139 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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