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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Kamakura Hiking Trails

One hour away from Tokyo, hiking at the ancient capital of Kamakura
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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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Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura

Take a trip back in time to an Edo era town
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Enoshima

A small island, 4km in circumference, projecting from the shore as one of Japan’s 100 Best Sceneries.
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Yokohama Chinatown

Have your fill of genuine delicious Chinese cuisine in Yokohama
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Kawagoe

Kawagoe, easily accessible from Tokyo, is a historical city with the atmosphere of the Edo era
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Lake Kawaguchiko

A lake at the foot of Mt. Fuji that has been designated as a World Heritage Site.
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Hitsujiyama Park

Shibazakura Hill is a famous place in Chichibu and a popular spot in spring for tourists
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Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza Street

This commercial district in Karuizawa, a famous resort, is filled with restaurants and stores
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