The 15 Best Day Trips from Setagaya
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 15 good day trips from Setagaya, Japan, led by Yokohama, Saitama, Chiba. The closest is Kawaguchi, about 30 min by car, and 12 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Setagaya at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama | 23 km S | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Saitama | 30 km N | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Chiba | 43 km E | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Aihara | 30 km W | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Sagamihara | 38 km W | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Edogawe | 21 km E | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Adachi | 20 km NE | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Shizuoka | 136 km SW | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Honchō | 31 km E | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Kawaguchi | 19 km N | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Suginami | 85 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Hachiōji | 29 km W | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Utsunomiya | 105 km N | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Matsudo | 28 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Ichikawa | 26 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Setagaya
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Yokohama, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car23 km south of Setagaya1 hr 10 min round trip - 2
Saitama, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car30 km north of Setagaya1 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 這是家.
- 3
Chiba, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km east of Setagaya1 hr 40 min round tripKnown for カンドゥー.
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Aihara, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car30 km west of Setagaya1 hr 10 min round trip - 5
Sagamihara, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km west of Setagaya1 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Edogawe, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km east of Setagaya1 hr round trip - 7
Adachi, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km north-east of Setagaya1 hr round trip - 8
Shizuoka, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-west of Setagaya4 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Honchō, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car31 km east of Setagaya1 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Kawaguchi, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km north of Setagaya1 hr round trip - 11
Suginami, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-east of Setagaya2 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Hachiōji, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km west of Setagaya1 hr 30 min round trip - 13
Utsunomiya, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north of Setagaya3 hr 20 min round trip - 14
Matsudo, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km north-east of Setagaya1 hr 20 min round trip - 15
Ichikawa, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km north-east of Setagaya1 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Setagaya to Yokohama
A realistic pace for Yokohama, 23 km from Setagaya. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Setagaya
- 09:05Arrive in Yokohama (35 min drive)
- 09:20Walk the centre of Yokohama
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Yokohama
- 15:05Head back to Setagaya
- 15:40Home in Setagaya
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Setagaya?
- The best day trips from Setagaya are Yokohama, Saitama, Chiba, Aihara, Sagamihara. The closest is Kawaguchi, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Setagaya?
- Kawaguchi is the closest, 19 km north of Setagaya, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Setagaya?
- 12 places are within about an hour's drive of Setagaya: Kawaguchi (30 min), Adachi (30 min), Edogawe (30 min), Yokohama (35 min), Ichikawa (40 min), Matsudo (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Setagaya for a day out?
- Yokohama is the largest city in day-trip range, 23 km south of Setagaya 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 Setagaya?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shizuoka at 136 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.
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