The 12 Best Day Trips from Misato, Saitama
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 Misato, Saitama, Japan, led by Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki. The closest is Kawaguchi, about 25 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 Misato, Saitama at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 24 km SW | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Yokohama | 50 km SW | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Kawasaki | 39 km SW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Saitama | 22 km W | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Chiba | 34 km SE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Sagamihara | 66 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Edogawe | 17 km S | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Honchō | 18 km SE | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Kawaguchi | 16 km W | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Suginami | 54 km NE | 1 hr | Half-day trip |
| Hachiōji | 55 km W | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Utsunomiya | 80 km N | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Misato, Saitama
- 1
Tokyo, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km south-west of Misato, Saitama1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for NHKスタジオパーク.
Also nearby: Setagaya, Itabashi.
- 2
Yokohama, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car50 km south-west of Misato, Saitama2 hr round tripAlso nearby: Aihara.
- 3
Kawasaki, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km south-west of Misato, Saitama1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for スカイガーデン.
- 4
Saitama, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km west of Misato, Saitama1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 這是家.
- 5
Chiba, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km south-east of Misato, Saitama1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for カンドゥー.
- 6
Sagamihara, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car66 km south-west of Misato, Saitama2 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Edogawe, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km south of Misato, Saitama50 min round trip - 8
Honchō, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car18 km south-east of Misato, Saitama50 min round trip - 9
Kawaguchi, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km west of Misato, Saitama50 min round trip - 10
Suginami, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 1 hr by car54 km north-east of Misato, Saitama2 hr round trip - 11
Hachiōji, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car55 km west of Misato, Saitama2 hr 10 min round trip - 12
Utsunomiya, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north of Misato, Saitama2 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Misato, Saitama to Tokyo
A realistic pace for Tokyo, 24 km from Misato, Saitama. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Misato, Saitama
- 09:05Arrive in Tokyo (35 min drive)
- 09:20NHKスタジオパーク
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Tokyo
- 15:05Head back to Misato, Saitama
- 15:40Home in Misato, Saitama
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Misato, Saitama?
- The best day trips from Misato, Saitama are Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba. The closest is Kawaguchi, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Misato, Saitama?
- Kawaguchi is the closest, 16 km west of Misato, Saitama, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Misato, Saitama?
- 9 places are within about an hour's drive of Misato, Saitama: Kawaguchi (25 min), Edogawe (25 min), Honchō (25 min), Saitama (35 min), Tokyo (35 min), Chiba (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Misato, Saitama for a day out?
- Tokyo is the largest city in day-trip range, 24 km south-west of Misato, Saitama and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Misato, Saitama?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Utsunomiya at 80 km, around 1 hr 15 min by car.
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