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The 15 Best Day Trips from Tokyo
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 Tokyo, Japan, led by Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama. 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 Tokyo at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yokohama | 29 km S | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Kawasaki | 19 km S | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Saitama | 25 km N | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Chiba | 40 km E | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Aihara | 35 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Sagamihara | 43 km W | 50 min | Half-day trip |
| Edogawe | 16 km E | 25 min | Half-day trip |
| Shizuoka | 142 km SW | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Honchō | 27 km E | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Suginami | 78 km NE | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Hachiōji | 33 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Utsunomiya | 99 km N | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Matsudo | 21 km NE | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Ichikawa | 20 km E | 30 min | Half-day trip |
| Katsushika | 15 km E | 25 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Tokyo
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Yokohama, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km south of Tokyo1 hr 30 min round trip - 2
Kawasaki, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car19 km south of Tokyo1 hr round tripKnown for スカイガーデン.
- 3
Saitama, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car25 km north of Tokyo1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 這是家.
- 4
Chiba, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car40 km east of Tokyo1 hr 30 min round tripKnown for カンドゥー.
- 5
Aihara, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car35 km west of Tokyo1 hr 20 min round trip - 6
Sagamihara, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km west of Tokyo1 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Edogawe, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car16 km east of Tokyo50 min round trip - 8
Shizuoka, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south-west of Tokyo4 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Honchō, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car27 km east of Tokyo1 hr 20 min round trip - 10
Suginami, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car78 km north-east of Tokyo3 hr round trip - 11
Hachiōji, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car33 km west of Tokyo1 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Utsunomiya, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km north of Tokyo3 hr 10 min round trip - 13
Matsudo, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car21 km north-east of Tokyo1 hr round trip - 14
Ichikawa, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 30 min by car20 km east of Tokyo1 hr round trip - 15
Katsushika, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 25 min by car15 km east of Tokyo50 min round trip
A sample day trip: Tokyo to Yokohama
A realistic pace for Yokohama, 29 km from Tokyo. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 08:30Leave Tokyo
- 09:15Arrive in Yokohama (45 min drive)
- 09:30Walk the centre of Yokohama
- 11:30Lunch
- 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Yokohama
- 15:15Head back to Tokyo
- 16:00Home in Tokyo
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Tokyo?
- The best day trips from Tokyo are Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba, Aihara. The closest is Katsushika, about 25 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Tokyo?
- Katsushika is the closest, 15 km east of Tokyo, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Tokyo?
- 12 places are within about an hour's drive of Tokyo: Katsushika (25 min), Edogawe (25 min), Kawasaki (30 min), Ichikawa (30 min), Matsudo (30 min), Saitama (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Tokyo for a day out?
- Yokohama is the largest city in day-trip range, 29 km south of Tokyo and about 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Tokyo?
- 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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