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The 12 Best Day Trips from Zama

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

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There are 12 good day trips from Zama, Japan, led by Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki. The closest is Sagamihara, about 25 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Zama at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Tokyo35 km NE40 minHalf-day trip
Yokohama24 km E35 minHalf-day trip
Kawasaki30 km E35 minHalf-day trip
Saitama53 km NE1 hrHalf-day trip
Chiba67 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Sagamihara16 km NW25 minHalf-day trip
Edogawe49 km NE55 minHalf-day trip
Adachi49 km NE55 minHalf-day trip
Shizuoka107 km SW1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Honchō59 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Suginami113 km NE1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Hachiōji20 km N30 minHalf-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Zama

  1. 1

    Tokyo, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km north-east of Zama1 hr 20 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, Kawaguchi, Itabashi.

  2. 2

    Yokohama, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car24 km east of Zama1 hr 10 min round trip
  3. 3

    Kawasaki, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km east of Zama1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for スカイガーデン.

  4. 4

    Saitama, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km north-east of Zama2 hr round trip

    Known for 這是家.

  5. 5

    Chiba, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km east of Zama2 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for カンドゥー.

  6. 6

    Sagamihara, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km north-west of Zama50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Edogawe, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north-east of Zama1 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Adachi, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car49 km north-east of Zama1 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Shizuoka, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-west of Zama3 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Honchō, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km north-east of Zama2 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Suginami, Japan

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car113 km north-east of Zama3 hr 30 min round trip
  12. 12

    Hachiōji, Japan

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km north of Zama1 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Zama to Tokyo

A realistic pace for Tokyo, 35 km from Zama. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Zama
  2. 09:10Arrive in Tokyo (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Tokyo Tower
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Sensō-ji
  6. 14:25Meiji Jingu
  7. 15:55Head back to Zama
  8. 16:35Home in Zama

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Zama?
The best day trips from Zama are Tokyo, Yokohama, Kawasaki, Saitama, Chiba. The closest is Sagamihara, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Zama?
Sagamihara is the closest, 16 km north-west of Zama, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Zama?
8 places are within about an hour's drive of Zama: Sagamihara (25 min), Hachiōji (30 min), Yokohama (35 min), Kawasaki (35 min), Tokyo (40 min), Edogawe (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Zama for a day out?
Tokyo is the largest city in day-trip range, 35 km north-east of Zama and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Zama?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Suginami at 113 km, around 1 hr 45 min by car.

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