Wondering where to go for a day trip from Tokyo? It's actually difficult for visitors to figure out how far they can go on a day trip without it being too rushed. These 10 spots below are not too far and are popular for people to go on day trips while staying in Tokyo.
The most popular sightseeing spots would probably be Hakone and Kamakura as they can be accessed in about 1.5 hours from the city. They're also very old traditional places with a mix of the modern so you can enjoy the traditional aspects of Japan without being worried about getting lost or people not speaking English at all.
Hakone Hot Springs
A 90 minute train ride from Tokyo. Twenty types of hot springs qualities. Enjoy the diverse hot springs baths at Hakone Hot springs
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Address | Hakone, Ashigarashimo-gun Kanagawa See map |
Telephone | 0460-85-5571 |
Website | http://www.hakone-english.com/ |
Kamakura Hiking Trails
One hour away from Tokyo, hiking at the ancient capital of Kamakura
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Price | FREE |
Address | 1-1-1 Komachi Kamakura-shi Kanagawa See map |
Telephone | 0467-61-3884 |
Website | http://www.city.kamakura.kanagawa.jp/kamakura-kankou/en/plan/course/ |
Climbing Mt. Fuji
Mount Fuji is one of Japan’s three holy mountains. No shrine in Japan is closer to the Gods than the shrine at the peak of Mount Fuji
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Business Hours | The climbing season for Mt. Fuji is from early July to mid September. In other periods and during the snow season, climbing Mt. Fuji is prohibited. The opening and closing times vary from trail to trail. |
Price | FREE |
Address | Kitayama Fujinomiya-shi Shizuoka See map |
Website | http://www.fujisan-climb.jp/en/index.html |
Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura
Take a trip back in time to an Edo era town
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Business Hours | Monday ( 09:30 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) Tuesday ( 09:30 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) Thursday ( 09:30 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) Friday ( 09:30 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) Weekends ( 09:30 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) [close] Dec. 8th - Dec. 21th |
Price | Adults: 4,700 YEN Child: 2,400 YEN |
Address | Edo Wonderland, 470-2 Karakura Nikko-shi Tochigi See map |
Telephone | 0288-77-1777 |
Website | http://edowonderland.net/en/ |
Enoshima
A small island, 4km in circumference, projecting from the shore as one of Japan’s 100 Best Sceneries.
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Address | 1-9 Enoshima Fujisawa-shi Kanagawa See map |
Telephone | 0466-22-4141 |
Website | http://www.fujisawa-kanko.jp.e.mz.hp.transer.com/ |
Yokohama Chinatown
Have your fill of genuine delicious Chinese cuisine in Yokohama
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Address | Yokohama China Town, Yamashitacho, Naka-ku Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa See map |
Website | http://www.yokohamajapan.com/things-to-do/china-town/ |
Kawagoe
Kawagoe, easily accessible from Tokyo, is a historical city with the atmosphere of the Edo era
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Price | Differs depending on the facility |
Address | Motomachi Kawagoe-shi Saitama See map |
Telephone | 049-227-8233 |
Website | http://www.koedo.or.jp/foreign/english/index.html |
Lake Kawaguchiko
A lake at the foot of Mt. Fuji that has been designated as a World Heritage Site.
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Address | 河口湖駅, Fujikawaguchiko-machi Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi See map |
Telephone | 0555-72-6700 |
Website | http://www.fujisan.ne.jp/index_e.php |
Hitsujiyama Park
Shibazakura Hill is a famous place in Chichibu and a popular spot in spring for tourists
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Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
Price | FREE |
Address | 羊山公園,Omiya Chichibu-shi Saitama See map |
Telephone | 0494-25-5209 |
Website | http://chichibu.web.transer.com/bb_url_ej.php?ctw_=sT,eCR-JE,bF,hT,uaHR0cDovL25hdmkuY2l0eS5jaGljaGlidS5sZy5qcC9wX2Zsb3dlci8xOTU1Lw==,f20150402130459-0,cdXRmLTg=, |
Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza Street
This commercial district in Karuizawa, a famous resort, is filled with restaurants and stores
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Price | FREE |
Address | 旧軽井沢銀座通り Karuizawa, Oaza, Karuzawamachi, Kitasaku, Nagano See map |
Telephone | 0267-42-1775 |