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The 12 Best Day Trips from Sayama

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 Sayama, Japan, led by Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki. The closest is Saitama, about 35 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 Sayama at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Tokyo31 km SE35 minHalf-day trip
Yokohama51 km SE1 hrHalf-day trip
Kawasaki46 km SE55 minHalf-day trip
Saitama23 km E35 minHalf-day trip
Chiba70 km SE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Aihara29 km S45 minHalf-day trip
Sagamihara35 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Adachi37 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Shizuoka134 km SW2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Honchō54 km E1 hrHalf-day trip
Kawaguchi27 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Suginami87 km NE1 hr 20 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Sayama

  1. 1

    Tokyo, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km south-east of Sayama1 hr 10 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.

  2. 2

    Yokohama, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-east of Sayama2 hr round trip

    Also nearby: Edogawe.

  3. 3

    Kawasaki, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car46 km south-east of Sayama1 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for スカイガーデン.

  4. 4

    Saitama, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km east of Sayama1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for 這是家.

  5. 5

    Chiba, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car70 km south-east of Sayama2 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for カンドゥー.

  6. 6

    Aihara, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km south of Sayama1 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Sagamihara, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km south-west of Sayama1 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Adachi, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km east of Sayama1 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Shizuoka, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car134 km south-west of Sayama4 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Honchō, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km east of Sayama2 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Kawaguchi, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car27 km east of Sayama1 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Suginami, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km north-east of Sayama2 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Sayama to Tokyo

A realistic pace for Tokyo, 31 km from Sayama. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Sayama
  2. 09:05Arrive in Tokyo (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Tokyo Tower
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Sensō-ji
  6. 14:20Meiji Jingu
  7. 15:50Head back to Sayama
  8. 16:25Home in Sayama

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Sayama?
The best day trips from Sayama are Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba. The closest is Saitama, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Sayama?
Saitama is the closest, 23 km east of Sayama, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Sayama?
9 places are within about an hour's drive of Sayama: Saitama (35 min), Kawaguchi (40 min), Aihara (45 min), Tokyo (35 min), Sagamihara (40 min), Adachi (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Sayama for a day out?
Tokyo is the largest city in day-trip range, 31 km south-east of Sayama 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 Sayama?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shizuoka at 134 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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