Best Day Trips from Tokyo
By Tour in Japan editors · Updated
Tokyo is incredible, but some of Japan's best experiences are just a short train ride away. Here are the best day trips.
Tokyo is incredible, but some of Japan's best experiences are just a short train ride away. Here are the best day trips.
Top Day Trips
Hakone
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Distance | 90 minutes from Shinjuku |
| What to see | Hot springs, Mt. Fuji views, Open-Air Museum |
| Transport | Romancecar (¥2,330) |
| Best for | Hot springs, nature |
Kamakura
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1 hour from Tokyo Station |
| What to see | Great Buddha, temples, beach |
| Transport | JR Yokosuka Line (¥940) |
| Best for | History, beach |
Nikko
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2 hours from Tokyo Station |
| What to see | UNESCO shrines, autumn foliage |
| Transport | JR + local train (¥2,000) |
| Best for | Temples, nature |
Mt. Fuji (5th Station)
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2.5 hours from Shinjuku |
| What to see | Closest views of Fuji |
| Transport | Bus (¥2,500) |
| Best for | Photography, hiking |
Enoshima
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Distance | 1 hour from Shinjuku |
| What to see | Island shrine, ocean views |
| Transport | Odakyu Line (¥650) |
| Best for | Beach, seafood |
Tips
- Get a day pass — if using multiple trains
- Start early — maximize your time
- Check weather — Mt. Fuji best on clear days
- Bring cash — many places don't accept cards
- Wear comfortable shoes — you'll walk a lot
- Pack light — carry only what you need
- Return before last train — around midnight
- Have fun — day trips add variety to your trip
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