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The 15 Best Day Trips from Shimotoda
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 Shimotoda, Japan, led by Yokohama, Kawasaki, Chiba. The closest is Katsushika, 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 Shimotoda at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama | 43 km S | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Kawasaki | 33 km S | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Chiba | 46 km SE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Setagaya | 20 km S | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Aihara | 41 km SW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Sagamihara | 49 km SW | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Edogawe | 22 km SE | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Shizuoka | 150 km SW | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Honchō | 30 km SE | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Suginami | 69 km NE | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Hachiōji | 37 km SW | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Utsunomiya | 85 km N | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Matsudo | 20 km E | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Ichikawa | 22 km SE | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Katsushika | 17 km SE | 25 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Shimotoda
- 1
Yokohama, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km south of Shimotoda1 hr 40 min round trip - 2
Kawasaki, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car33 km south of Shimotoda1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for スカイガーデン.
- 3
Chiba, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car46 km south-east of Shimotoda1 hr 50 min round tripKnown for カンドゥー.
- 4
Setagaya, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km south of Shimotoda1 hr round tripKnown for NHKスタジオパーク.
- 5
Aihara, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car41 km south-west of Shimotoda1 hr 30 min round trip - 6
Sagamihara, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car49 km south-west of Shimotoda1 hr 50 min round trip - 7
Edogawe, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km south-east of Shimotoda1 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Shizuoka, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south-west of Shimotoda4 hr 40 min round trip - 9
Honchō, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car30 km south-east of Shimotoda1 hr 10 min round trip - 10
Suginami, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car69 km north-east of Shimotoda2 hr 40 min round trip - 11
Hachiōji, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km south-west of Shimotoda1 hr 30 min round trip - 12
Utsunomiya, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north of Shimotoda2 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Matsudo, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km east of Shimotoda1 hr round trip - 14
Ichikawa, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km south-east of Shimotoda1 hr 10 min round trip - 15
Katsushika, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car17 km south-east of Shimotoda50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Shimotoda to Yokohama
A realistic pace for Yokohama, 43 km from Shimotoda. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Shimotoda
- 09:20Arrive in Yokohama (50 min drive)
- 09:35Walk the centre of Yokohama
- 11:35Lunch
- 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Yokohama
- 15:20Head back to Shimotoda
- 16:10Home in Shimotoda
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Shimotoda?
- The best day trips from Shimotoda are Yokohama, Kawasaki, Chiba, Setagaya, Aihara. The closest is Katsushika, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Shimotoda?
- Katsushika is the closest, 17 km south-east of Shimotoda, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Shimotoda?
- 12 places are within about an hour's drive of Shimotoda: Katsushika (25 min), Setagaya (30 min), Matsudo (30 min), Edogawe (35 min), Ichikawa (35 min), Honchō (35 min).
- What is the biggest city near Shimotoda for a day out?
- Yokohama is the largest city in day-trip range, 43 km south of Shimotoda and about 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Shimotoda?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shizuoka at 150 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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