The 14 Best Day Trips from Tama
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Tama, Japan, led by Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki. The closest is Tokyo, about 30 min by car, and 10 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Tama at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 21 km E | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Yokohama | 29 km SE | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Kawasaki | 26 km SE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Saitama | 34 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Chiba | 59 km E | 1 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
| Sagamihara | 22 km W | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Edogawe | 37 km E | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Adachi | 33 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Shizuoka | 123 km SW | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Honchō | 47 km E | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Kawaguchi | 28 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Suginami | 96 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Itabashi | 25 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Utsunomiya | 109 km N | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Tama
- 1
Tokyo, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km east of Tama1 hr round tripWhat 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.
- 2
Yokohama, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km south-east of Tama1 hr 30 min round trip - 3
Kawasaki, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km south-east of Tama1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for スカイガーデン.
- 4
Saitama, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car34 km north-east of Tama1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 這是家.
- 5
Chiba, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 10 min by car59 km east of Tama2 hr 20 min round tripKnown for カンドゥー.
- 6
Sagamihara, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km west of Tama1 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Edogawe, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km east of Tama1 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Adachi, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car33 km north-east of Tama1 hr 20 min round trip - 9
Shizuoka, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car123 km south-west of Tama3 hr 50 min round trip - 10
Honchō, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car47 km east of Tama1 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Kawaguchi, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car28 km north-east of Tama1 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Suginami, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car96 km north-east of Tama3 hr round trip - 13
Itabashi, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km north-east of Tama1 hr 20 min round trip - 14
Utsunomiya, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car109 km north of Tama3 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Tama to Tokyo
A realistic pace for Tokyo, 21 km from Tama. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Tama
- 09:00Arrive in Tokyo (30 min drive)
- 09:15Tokyo Tower
- 11:15Lunch
- 12:30Sensō-ji
- 14:15Meiji Jingu
- 15:45Head back to Tama
- 16:15Home in Tama
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Tama?
- The best day trips from Tama are Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba. The closest is Tokyo, about 30 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Tama?
- Tokyo is the closest, 21 km east of Tama, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Tama?
- 10 places are within about an hour's drive of Tama: Tokyo (30 min), Sagamihara (35 min), Itabashi (40 min), Kawasaki (40 min), Kawaguchi (40 min), Yokohama (45 min).
- How far is too far for a day trip from Tama?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Shizuoka at 123 km, around 1 hr 55 min by car.
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