Top 10 Day Trips from Tokyo

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.

Lake Kawaguchiko

Lake Kawaguchiko is the 2nd largest lake in the World Heritage registered Fuji Five Lakes region. It is an ideal resort area with lots of activities and events. A marvelous image of Mount Fuji is reflected on the surface of the lake when the weather is clear.

Kyu-Karuizawa Ginza Street

There are various shops lining the street including shops specializing in the traditional handicraft of Karuizawa carvings, and cafés. Karuizawa French Bakery, visited by John Lennon who loved Karuizawa, is also a very popular store.

Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura

It will take even an adult more than 1 hour to just walk around the grounds. It is an illusionary experience that will make you wonder if you have gotten lost in the world of movies. Transforming yourself into a person of the Edo era is the key to fully enjoying the theme park.

Hakone Hot Springs

Hakone is a town of hot springs with a long history. You can enjoy looking at Mount Fuji while bathing in the hot springs surrounded by nature. Hakone offers hot springs for relaxing, skin beauty, curative qualities, and much more. So you can also choose a bath according to your purpose. There are numerous ways of enjoying Hakone, you can make it a day trip or decide to stay overnight at an inn.

Yokohama Chinatown

There are more than 6000 Chinese residents and more than 500 shops in the this area. Chinatown is a place where you can experience the food culture, events, and history of China whilst being in Japan.

Kawagoe

The city, known as “Koedo” or “Little Edo”, prospered as a town of commerce during the Edo Era. The black lacquered townscape is visited by 6 million people yearly, making Kawagoe the Number 1 tourist spot in Saitama Prefecture.

Hitsujiyama Park

The hilltops have been planted with moss phlox in an intricate pattern, and you can see the entire city of Chichibu from this spot. The approximately 400,000 moss phlox of 9 different types, blossom beautifully in many different colors.

Climbing Mt. Fuji

Mount Fuji was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2013. Interest in Mount Fuji is rising as it was rated a three-star site in the Green Guide Japan, the Japanese version of Michelin’s travel guidebook Le Guide Vert.

Enoshima

From historic structures such as Enoshima Shrine and the many caves to recreational facilities such as an aquarium and places for marine sports, the entire island is popular as one vast tourist area.

Kamakura Hiking Trails

Surrounded in all 4 directions by ocean and mountains, the Kamakura Shogunate was started here 1000 years ago in an ideal place that was safe from enemy attack. A hike in Kamakura provides a taste of nature and history.