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The 9 Best Day Trips from Tsuchiura

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 9 good day trips from Tsuchiura, Japan, led by Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki. The closest is Honchō, about 55 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Tsuchiura at a glance

Destination	Distance	Drive time	Best as
Tokyo	65 km SW	1 hr 15 min	Full-day trip
Yokohama	89 km SW	1 hr 25 min	Full-day trip
Kawasaki	77 km SW	1 hr 30 min	Full-day trip
Saitama	54 km W	1 hr	Half-day trip
Chiba	55 km S	1 hr 5 min	Full-day trip
Sagamihara	105 km SW	1 hr 40 min	Full-day trip
Adachi	51 km SW	1 hr	Half-day trip
Honchō	48 km SW	55 min	Half-day trip
Utsunomiya	61 km NW	1 hr 10 min	Full-day trip

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The best day trips from Tsuchiura

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Tokyo, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 15 min by car65 km south-west of Tsuchiura2 hr 30 min round trip
What 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, Edogawe, Kawaguchi, Itabashi.
12 traveler itineraries Things to do in Tokyo
2
Yokohama, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 25 min by car89 km south-west of Tsuchiura2 hr 50 min round trip
Also nearby: Aihara, Hachiōji.
3
Kawasaki, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km south-west of Tsuchiura3 hr round trip
Known for スカイガーデン.
4
Saitama, Japan
Half-day trip
About 1 hr by car54 km west of Tsuchiura2 hr round trip
Known for 這是家.
5
Chiba, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km south of Tsuchiura2 hr 10 min round trip
Known for カンドゥー.
6
Sagamihara, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 40 min by car105 km south-west of Tsuchiura3 hr 20 min round trip
7
Adachi, Japan
Half-day trip
About 1 hr by car51 km south-west of Tsuchiura2 hr round trip
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Honchō, Japan
Half-day trip
About 55 min by car48 km south-west of Tsuchiura1 hr 50 min round trip
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Utsunomiya, Japan
Full-day trip
About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north-west of Tsuchiura2 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Tsuchiura to Tokyo

A realistic pace for Tokyo, 65 km from Tsuchiura. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

08:30Leave Tsuchiura
09:45Arrive in Tokyo (1 hr 15 min drive)
10:00Tokyo Tower
12:00Lunch
13:15Sensō-ji
15:00Meiji Jingu
16:30Head back to Tsuchiura
17:45Home in Tsuchiura

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Tsuchiura?: The best day trips from Tsuchiura are Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba. The closest is Honchō, about 55 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Tsuchiura?: Honchō is the closest, 48 km south-west of Tsuchiura, roughly 55 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Tsuchiura?: 3 places are within about an hour's drive of Tsuchiura: Honchō (55 min), Adachi (1 hr), Saitama (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Tsuchiura for a day out?: Tokyo is the largest city in day-trip range, 65 km south-west of Tsuchiura and about 1 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Tsuchiura?: Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Sagamihara at 105 km, around 1 hr 40 min by car.

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