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The 11 Best Day Trips from Sakura

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

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There are 11 good day trips from Sakura, Japan, led by Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki. The closest is Chiba, about 25 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Sakura at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Tokyo49 km W55 minHalf-day trip
Yokohama61 km SW1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Kawasaki51 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Saitama56 km W1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Chiba17 km SW25 minHalf-day trip
Aihara84 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Sagamihara91 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Edogawe33 km W40 minHalf-day trip
Honchō22 km W35 minHalf-day trip
Suginami54 km N1 hrHalf-day trip
Hachiōji82 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Sakura

  1. 1

    Tokyo, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km west of Sakura1 hr 50 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, Adachi, Kawaguchi, Itabashi.

  2. 2

    Yokohama, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south-west of Sakura2 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Kawasaki, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-west of Sakura2 hr round trip

    Known for スカイガーデン.

  4. 4

    Saitama, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car56 km west of Sakura2 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 這是家.

  5. 5

    Chiba, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car17 km south-west of Sakura50 min round trip

    Known for カンドゥー.

  6. 6

    Aihara, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km west of Sakura2 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Sagamihara, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km west of Sakura2 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Edogawe, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km west of Sakura1 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Honchō, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km west of Sakura1 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Suginami, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north of Sakura2 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Hachiōji, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car82 km west of Sakura2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Sakura to Tokyo

A realistic pace for Tokyo, 49 km from Sakura. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Sakura
  2. 09:25Arrive in Tokyo (55 min drive)
  3. 09:40Tokyo Tower
  4. 11:40Lunch
  5. 12:55Sensō-ji
  6. 14:40Meiji Jingu
  7. 16:10Head back to Sakura
  8. 17:05Home in Sakura

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Sakura?
The best day trips from Sakura are Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba. The closest is Chiba, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Sakura?
Chiba is the closest, 17 km south-west of Sakura, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Sakura?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Sakura: Chiba (25 min), Honchō (35 min), Edogawe (40 min), Tokyo (55 min), Kawasaki (1 hr), Suginami (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Sakura for a day out?
Tokyo is the largest city in day-trip range, 49 km west of Sakura and about 55 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Sakura?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Sagamihara at 91 km, around 1 hr 25 min by car.

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