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The 14 Best Day Trips from Higashikurume
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Higashikurume, Japan, led by Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki. The closest is Tokyo, about 25 min by car, and 11 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Higashikurume at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 18 km SE | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Yokohama | 38 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Kawasaki | 32 km SE | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Saitama | 22 km NE | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Chiba | 57 km E | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Aihara | 24 km SW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Sagamihara | 32 km SW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Edogawe | 33 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Adachi | 27 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Shizuoka | 133 km SW | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Honchō | 43 km E | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Kawaguchi | 19 km E | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Suginami | 86 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Itabashi | 18 km E | 25 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Higashikurume
- 1
Tokyo, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car18 km south-east of Higashikurume50 min round tripWhat 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.
- 2
Yokohama, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km south of Higashikurume1 hr 30 min round trip - 3
Kawasaki, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car32 km south-east of Higashikurume1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for スカイガーデン.
- 4
Saitama, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km north-east of Higashikurume1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 這是家.
- 5
Chiba, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car57 km east of Higashikurume2 hr 10 min round tripKnown for カンドゥー.
- 6
Aihara, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km south-west of Higashikurume1 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Sagamihara, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car32 km south-west of Higashikurume1 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Edogawe, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car33 km east of Higashikurume1 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Adachi, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km east of Higashikurume1 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Shizuoka, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-west of Higashikurume4 hr 10 min round trip - 11
Honchō, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km east of Higashikurume1 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Kawaguchi, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km east of Higashikurume1 hr round trip - 13
Suginami, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car86 km north-east of Higashikurume2 hr 40 min round trip - 14
Itabashi, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car18 km east of Higashikurume50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Higashikurume to Tokyo
A realistic pace for Tokyo, 18 km from Higashikurume. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Higashikurume
- 08:55Arrive in Tokyo (25 min drive)
- 09:10Tokyo Tower
- 11:10Lunch
- 12:25Sensō-ji
- 14:10Meiji Jingu
- 15:40Head back to Higashikurume
- 16:05Home in Higashikurume
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Higashikurume?
- The best day trips from Higashikurume are Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba. The closest is Tokyo, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Higashikurume?
- Tokyo is the closest, 18 km south-east of Higashikurume, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Higashikurume?
- 11 places are within about an hour's drive of Higashikurume: Tokyo (25 min), Itabashi (25 min), Kawaguchi (30 min), Saitama (35 min), Aihara (35 min), Adachi (40 min).
- How far is too far for a day trip from Higashikurume?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shizuoka at 133 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.
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