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The 8 Best Day Trips from Sano

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

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There are 8 good day trips from Sano, Japan, led by Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki. The closest is Saitama, about 55 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Sano at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Tokyo	70 km S	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Yokohama	98 km S	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Kawasaki	89 km S	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Saitama	46 km S	55 min	Half-day trip
Chiba	93 km SE	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Aihara	83 km S	1 hr 20 min	Full-day trip
Honchō	77 km SE	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Suginami	64 km E	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 Sano

1
Tokyo, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km south of Sano2 hr 40 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, Edogawe, Adachi, Kawaguchi, Itabashi, Hachiōji.
12 traveler itineraries Things to do in Tokyo
2
Yokohama, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km south of Sano3 hr round trip
Also nearby: Sagamihara.
3
Kawasaki, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south of Sano2 hr 50 min round trip
Known for スカイガーデン.
4
Saitama, Japan
Half-day trip
About 55 min by car46 km south of Sano1 hr 50 min round trip
Known for 這是家.
5
Chiba, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km south-east of Sano2 hr 50 min round trip
Known for カンドゥー.
6
Aihara, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km south of Sano2 hr 40 min round trip
7
Honchō, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km south-east of Sano3 hr round trip
8
Suginami, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car64 km east of Sano2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Sano to Tokyo

A realistic pace for Tokyo, 70 km from Sano. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Sano
09:50Arrive in Tokyo (1 hr 20 min drive)
10:05Tokyo Tower
12:05Lunch
13:20Sensō-ji
15:05Meiji Jingu
16:35Head back to Sano
17:55Home in Sano

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Sano?: The best day trips from Sano are Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba. The closest is Saitama, about 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Sano?: Saitama is the closest, 46 km south of Sano, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Sano?: One place is within about an hour's drive of Sano: Saitama (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Sano for a day out?: Tokyo is the largest city in day-trip range, 70 km south of Sano and about 1 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Sano?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Yokohama at 98 km, around 1 hr 30 min by car.

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