The 11 Best Day Trips from Ueda
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 11 good day trips from Ueda, Japan, led by Tokyo, Saitama, Aihara. The closest is Nagano, about 45 min by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Ueda at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tokyo | 150 km SE | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Saitama | 135 km SE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Aihara | 129 km SE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Sagamihara | 127 km SE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Hachiōji | 125 km SE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Utsunomiya | 144 km E | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Toyama | 101 km W | 1 hr 35 min | Full-day trip |
| Takasaki | 66 km E | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Nagano | 29 km N | 45 min | Half-day trip |
| Kawagoe | 121 km SE | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Koshigaya | 147 km E | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Ueda
- 1
Tokyo, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car150 km south-east of Ueda4 hr 40 min round tripKnown for NHKスタジオパーク.
Also nearby: Setagaya, Kawaguchi, Itabashi, Machida.
- 2
Saitama, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south-east of Ueda4 hr 10 min round tripKnown for 這是家.
- 3
Aihara, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km south-east of Ueda4 hr round trip - 4
Sagamihara, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km south-east of Ueda4 hr round trip - 5
Hachiōji, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car125 km south-east of Ueda3 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Utsunomiya, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car144 km east of Ueda4 hr 30 min round trip - 7
Toyama, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car101 km west of Ueda3 hr 10 min round trip - 8
Takasaki, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car66 km east of Ueda2 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Nagano, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km north of Ueda1 hr 30 min round trip - 10
Kawagoe, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car121 km south-east of Ueda3 hr 50 min round trip - 11
Koshigaya, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km east of Ueda4 hr 40 min round trip
A sample day trip: Ueda to Tokyo
A realistic pace for Tokyo, 150 km from Ueda. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Ueda
- 09:50Arrive in Tokyo (2 hr 20 min drive)
- 10:05NHKスタジオパーク
- 12:05Lunch
- 13:20Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Tokyo
- 15:50Head back to Ueda
- 18:10Home in Ueda
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Ueda?
- The best day trips from Ueda are Tokyo, Saitama, Aihara, Sagamihara, Hachiōji. The closest is Nagano, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Ueda?
- Nagano is the closest, 29 km north of Ueda, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Ueda?
- One place is within about an hour's drive of Ueda: Nagano (45 min).
- What is the biggest city near Ueda for a day out?
- Tokyo is the largest city in day-trip range, 150 km south-east of Ueda and about 2 hr 20 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Ueda?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Tokyo 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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