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The 13 Best Day Trips from Saitama

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 Saitama, Japan, led by Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki. The closest is Adachi, about 30 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 Saitama at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Tokyo25 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Yokohama53 km S1 hrHalf-day trip
Kawasaki43 km S50 minHalf-day trip
Chiba54 km SE1 hrHalf-day trip
Aihara46 km SW55 minHalf-day trip
Sagamihara53 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Edogawe31 km SE35 minHalf-day trip
Adachi21 km SE30 minHalf-day trip
Honchō38 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Suginami65 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Hachiōji41 km SW45 minHalf-day trip
Utsunomiya76 km N1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Matsudo26 km SE40 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Saitama

  1. 1

    Tokyo, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car25 km south of Saitama1 hr 20 min 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: Setagaya, Itabashi.

    12 traveler itinerariesThings to do in Tokyo
  2. 2

    Yokohama, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km south of Saitama2 hr round trip
  3. 3

    Kawasaki, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km south of Saitama1 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for スカイガーデン.

  4. 4

    Chiba, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km south-east of Saitama2 hr round trip

    Known for カンドゥー.

  5. 5

    Aihara, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km south-west of Saitama1 hr 50 min round trip
  6. 6

    Sagamihara, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km south-west of Saitama2 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Edogawe, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km south-east of Saitama1 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Adachi, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km south-east of Saitama1 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Honchō, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km south-east of Saitama1 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Suginami, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km north-east of Saitama2 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Hachiōji, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south-west of Saitama1 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Utsunomiya, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car76 km north of Saitama3 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Matsudo, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south-east of Saitama1 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Saitama to Tokyo

A realistic pace for Tokyo, 25 km from Saitama. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Saitama
  2. 09:10Arrive in Tokyo (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Tokyo Tower
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Sensō-ji
  6. 14:25Meiji Jingu
  7. 15:55Head back to Saitama
  8. 16:35Home in Saitama

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Saitama?
The best day trips from Saitama are Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Chiba, Aihara. The closest is Adachi, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Saitama?
Adachi is the closest, 21 km south-east of Saitama, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Saitama?
11 places are within about an hour's drive of Saitama: Adachi (30 min), Tokyo (40 min), Matsudo (40 min), Edogawe (35 min), Honchō (45 min), Hachiōji (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Saitama for a day out?
Tokyo is the largest city in day-trip range, 25 km south of Saitama 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 Saitama?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Utsunomiya at 76 km, around 1 hr 30 min by car.

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