The 15 Best Day Trips from Nishi-Tokyo-shi

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 15 good day trips from Nishi-Tokyo-shi, Japan, led by Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama. The closest is Itabashi, about 25 min by car, and 12 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Nishi-Tokyo-shi

  1. 1

    Yokohama, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km south of Nishi-Tokyo-shi
  2. 2

    Kawasaki, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km south-east of Nishi-Tokyo-shi

    Known for スカイガーデン.

  3. 3

    Saitama, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km north-east of Nishi-Tokyo-shi

    Known for 這是家.

  4. 4

    Chiba, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km east of Nishi-Tokyo-shi

    Known for カンドゥー.

  5. 5

    Aihara, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km south-west of Nishi-Tokyo-shi
  6. 6

    Sagamihara, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km south-west of Nishi-Tokyo-shi
  7. 7

    Edogawe, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km east of Nishi-Tokyo-shi
  8. 8

    Adachi, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km east of Nishi-Tokyo-shi
  9. 9

    Shizuoka, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-west of Nishi-Tokyo-shi
  10. 10

    Honchō, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km east of Nishi-Tokyo-shi
  11. 11

    Kawaguchi, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north-east of Nishi-Tokyo-shi
  12. 12

    Suginami, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-east of Nishi-Tokyo-shi
  13. 13

    Itabashi, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km east of Nishi-Tokyo-shi
  14. 14

    Hachiōji, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km west of Nishi-Tokyo-shi
  15. 15

    Utsunomiya, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north of Nishi-Tokyo-shi

A sample day: Nishi-Tokyo-shi to Yokohama

  1. 08:30Leave Nishi-Tokyo-shi
  2. 09:10Arrive in Yokohama (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Walk the centre of Yokohama
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Yokohama
  6. 15:10Head back to Nishi-Tokyo-shi
  7. 15:50Home in Nishi-Tokyo-shi

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Nishi-Tokyo-shi?
The best day trips from Nishi-Tokyo-shi are Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba, Aihara. The closest is Itabashi, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Nishi-Tokyo-shi?
Itabashi is the closest, 16 km east of Nishi-Tokyo-shi, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Nishi-Tokyo-shi?
12 places are within about an hour's drive of Nishi-Tokyo-shi: Itabashi (25 min), Kawaguchi (25 min), Hachiōji (30 min), Saitama (35 min), Aihara (35 min), Adachi (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Nishi-Tokyo-shi for a day out?
Yokohama is the largest city in day-trip range, 34 km south of Nishi-Tokyo-shi and about 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 Nishi-Tokyo-shi?
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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