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The 13 Best Day Trips from Kokubunji

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

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There are 13 good day trips from Kokubunji, Japan, led by Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki. The closest is Setagaya, about 25 min by car, and 10 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Kokubunji at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Tokyo20 km E30 minHalf-day trip
Yokohama34 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
Kawasaki30 km SE35 minHalf-day trip
Saitama28 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Chiba59 km E1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Setagaya17 km SE25 minHalf-day trip
Aihara18 km SW25 minHalf-day trip
Sagamihara26 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Edogawe36 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Shizuoka127 km SW2 hrFull-day trip
Honchō46 km E55 minHalf-day trip
Kawaguchi24 km NE35 minHalf-day trip
Suginami92 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Kokubunji

  1. 1

    Tokyo, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km east of Kokubunji1 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, Itabashi.

    12 traveler itinerariesThings to do in Tokyo
  2. 2

    Yokohama, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km south-east of Kokubunji1 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Kawasaki, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km south-east of Kokubunji1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for スカイガーデン.

  4. 4

    Saitama, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km north-east of Kokubunji1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for 這是家.

  5. 5

    Chiba, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km east of Kokubunji2 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for カンドゥー.

  6. 6

    Setagaya, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km south-east of Kokubunji50 min round trip

    Known for NHKスタジオパーク.

  7. 7

    Aihara, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km south-west of Kokubunji50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Sagamihara, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south-west of Kokubunji1 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Edogawe, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km east of Kokubunji1 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Shizuoka, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km south-west of Kokubunji4 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Honchō, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km east of Kokubunji1 hr 50 min round trip
  12. 12

    Kawaguchi, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km north-east of Kokubunji1 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Suginami, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km north-east of Kokubunji2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Kokubunji to Tokyo

A realistic pace for Tokyo, 20 km from Kokubunji. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Kokubunji
  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 Kokubunji
  8. 16:15Home in Kokubunji

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Kokubunji?
The best day trips from Kokubunji are Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba. The closest is Setagaya, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Kokubunji?
Setagaya is the closest, 17 km south-east of Kokubunji, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Kokubunji?
10 places are within about an hour's drive of Kokubunji: Setagaya (25 min), Aihara (25 min), Tokyo (30 min), Kawaguchi (35 min), Sagamihara (40 min), Saitama (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Kokubunji for a day out?
Tokyo is the largest city in day-trip range, 20 km east of Kokubunji 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 Kokubunji?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shizuoka at 127 km, around 2 hr by car.

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