The 15 Best Day Trips from Shibuya
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 Shibuya, Japan, led by Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama. The closest is Kawasaki, about 25 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 Shibuya at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama | 26 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Kawasaki | 15 km S | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Saitama | 28 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Chiba | 38 km E | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Aihara | 36 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Sagamihara | 43 km W | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Edogawe | 15 km E | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Shizuoka | 142 km SW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Honchō | 26 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Kawaguchi | 16 km N | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Suginami | 80 km NE | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Hachiōji | 35 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Utsunomiya | 102 km N | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Matsudo | 22 km NE | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Ichikawa | 20 km NE | 30 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Shibuya
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Yokohama, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km south of Shibuya1 hr 20 min round trip - 2
Kawasaki, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car15 km south of Shibuya50 min round tripKnown for スカイガーデン.
- 3
Saitama, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km north of Shibuya1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 這是家.
- 4
Chiba, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km east of Shibuya1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for カンドゥー.
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Aihara, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km west of Shibuya1 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Sagamihara, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km west of Shibuya1 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Edogawe, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car15 km east of Shibuya50 min round trip - 8
Shizuoka, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-west of Shibuya4 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Honchō, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km east of Shibuya1 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Kawaguchi, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km north of Shibuya50 min round trip - 11
Suginami, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km north-east of Shibuya2 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Hachiōji, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car35 km west of Shibuya1 hr 20 min round trip - 13
Utsunomiya, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km north of Shibuya3 hr 10 min round trip - 14
Matsudo, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km north-east of Shibuya1 hr 10 min round trip - 15
Ichikawa, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km north-east of Shibuya1 hr round trip
A sample day trip: Shibuya to Yokohama
A realistic pace for Yokohama, 26 km from Shibuya. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Shibuya
- 09:10Arrive in Yokohama (40 min drive)
- 09:25Walk the centre of Yokohama
- 11:25Lunch
- 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Yokohama
- 15:10Head back to Shibuya
- 15:50Home in Shibuya
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Shibuya?
- The best day trips from Shibuya are Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba, Aihara. The closest is Kawasaki, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Shibuya?
- Kawasaki is the closest, 15 km south of Shibuya, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Shibuya?
- 12 places are within about an hour's drive of Shibuya: Kawasaki (25 min), Edogawe (25 min), Kawaguchi (25 min), Ichikawa (30 min), Matsudo (35 min), Yokohama (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Shibuya for a day out?
- Yokohama is the largest city in day-trip range, 26 km south of Shibuya and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Shibuya?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shizuoka at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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