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The 12 Best Day Trips from Higashimurayama

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 Higashimurayama, Japan, led by Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki. The closest is Setagaya, about 30 min by car, and 9 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Higashimurayama at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Tokyo21 km E30 minHalf-day trip
Yokohama39 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Kawasaki34 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
Saitama24 km NE35 minHalf-day trip
Chiba61 km E1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Setagaya20 km SE30 minHalf-day trip
Aihara22 km SW35 minHalf-day trip
Sagamihara29 km SW45 minHalf-day trip
Edogawe37 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Shizuoka131 km SW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Honchō47 km E55 minHalf-day trip
Suginami89 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

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The best day trips from Higashimurayama

  1. 1

    Tokyo, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km east of Higashimurayama1 hr 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: Adachi, Kawaguchi, Itabashi.

  2. 2

    Yokohama, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km south-east of Higashimurayama1 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Kawasaki, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km south-east of Higashimurayama1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for スカイガーデン.

  4. 4

    Saitama, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north-east of Higashimurayama1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 這是家.

  5. 5

    Chiba, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km east of Higashimurayama2 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for カンドゥー.

  6. 6

    Setagaya, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south-east of Higashimurayama1 hr round trip

    Known for NHKスタジオパーク.

  7. 7

    Aihara, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km south-west of Higashimurayama1 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Sagamihara, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south-west of Higashimurayama1 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Edogawe, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km east of Higashimurayama1 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Shizuoka, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car131 km south-west of Higashimurayama4 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Honchō, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km east of Higashimurayama1 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Suginami, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north-east of Higashimurayama2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Higashimurayama to Tokyo

A realistic pace for Tokyo, 21 km from Higashimurayama. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Higashimurayama
  2. 09:00Arrive in Tokyo (30 min drive)
  3. 09:15Tokyo Tower
  4. 11:15Lunch
  5. 12:30Sensō-ji
  6. 14:15Meiji Jingu
  7. 15:45Head back to Higashimurayama
  8. 16:15Home in Higashimurayama

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Higashimurayama?
The best day trips from Higashimurayama are Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba. The closest is Setagaya, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Higashimurayama?
Setagaya is the closest, 20 km south-east of Higashimurayama, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Higashimurayama?
9 places are within about an hour's drive of Higashimurayama: Setagaya (30 min), Tokyo (30 min), Aihara (35 min), Saitama (35 min), Sagamihara (45 min), Kawasaki (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Higashimurayama for a day out?
Tokyo is the largest city in day-trip range, 21 km east of Higashimurayama and about 30 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Higashimurayama?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shizuoka at 131 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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