The 15 Best Day Trips from Setagaya

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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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.

Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Setagaya

  1. 1

    Yokohama, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car23 km south of Setagaya
  2. 2

    Saitama, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km north of Setagaya

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  3. 3

    Chiba, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car43 km east of Setagaya

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  4. 4

    Aihara, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km west of Setagaya
  5. 5

    Sagamihara, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km west of Setagaya
  6. 6

    Edogawe, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km east of Setagaya
  7. 7

    Adachi, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north-east of Setagaya
  8. 8

    Shizuoka, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car136 km south-west of Setagaya
  9. 9

    Honchō, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km east of Setagaya
  10. 10

    Kawaguchi, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km north of Setagaya
  11. 11

    Suginami, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-east of Setagaya
  12. 12

    Hachiōji, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km west of Setagaya
  13. 13

    Utsunomiya, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km north of Setagaya
  14. 14

    Matsudo, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km north-east of Setagaya
  15. 15

    Ichikawa, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km north-east of Setagaya

A sample day: Setagaya to Yokohama

  1. 08:30Leave Setagaya
  2. 09:05Arrive in Yokohama (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Walk the centre of Yokohama
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Yokohama
  6. 15:05Head back to Setagaya
  7. 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.
Where can I go for a weekend from Setagaya?
For a weekend away from Setagaya, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Shizuoka (136 km, 2 hr 10 min), Utsunomiya (105 km, 1 hr 40 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
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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