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Tiktok Japan - Tokyo Daytrips
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items If you're planning on staying in Tokyo for an extended amount of time, try taking some of these day trips! Most of them are just a few hours away with unique attractions and scenery.
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Yokohama
Kamakura
Hakone
Niigata
Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji
Yokohama
Only an hour away from Tokyo, Yokohama houses a large Chinatown and harbor
Chinatown in Yokohama has some of the best chinese restaurants and food stalls! Get dumplings or mapo tofu.
Yokohama Chinatown
An onsen ryokan, but you can also just get a day pass or an hour pass and enjoy the onsen, get massages, play in an arcade, or enjoy their rooftop foot bath with a view of Cosmo World's Ferris wheel.
YOKOHAMA MINATOMIRAI MANYO CLUB - Prices & Onsen Ryokan Reviews (Japan)
An amusement park in Yokohama! Has a giant Ferris wheel called the Cosmo Clock 21 that offers up amazing panoramic views of Yokohama skyline and water.
Yokohama Cosmo World (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews & Photos)
Fully explore all the places I listed but with a local to guide you on this private tour! If you hate being rushed on giant tour groups or if you have kids I highly recommend doing a private tour so you can cater it to your interests!
Yokohama City Customized Private One Day Tour with a Local - Klook
Kamakura
About 1 hour away from Tokyo with picturesque and anime inspired views of trains running past the ocean.
Get the Enoshima-Kamakura freepass via the Odakyu Railway to get unlimited free rides on the trains!
Enoshima Kamakura Free Pass
Seving up massive shiratama anmitsu. Perfect for all mochi lovers.
Kirara Cafe, Kamakura
Wash your money if the shrine's spring water and hopefully it will double it!
Zeniarai Benten Ugafuku Shrine, Kamakura
Adorable little cafe that serves up curry that's a fusion between Japanese and South Asian style.
OXYMORON, Kamakura - Menu, Prices & Restaurant Reviews - Tripadvisor
Famous photo spot from the anime Slam Dunk where the train passes by the ocean.
Kamakura Kokomae Station (2025) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Reviews)
Hakone
Only 2 hours away from Tokyo, Hakone is famous for their onsen or hot springs!
If you plan on exploring Hakone's onsens, museums, shopping, or restaurants, get the Hakone Freepass. This will give you unlimited rides on trains, buses, cable cars, and even cruises around Hakone. The pass will even get you a discount at several of...
Hakone Free Pass | Unlimited Transport Rides Around Hakone - Klook
Check out some amazing art museums in Hakone!
Hakone Open-Air Museum, POLA Museum, and Hakone Glass Museum Day Tour (Depart from Tokyo)
Niigata
Check out the viral flower fields in Niigata! 🪻🌸💮
Just a couple hours away from Tokyo, you can visit the Ashikaga Flower Park and also enjoy a seafood buffet!
Ashikaga Flower Park & 果実の里 原田農園 One-day Seafood & Sightseeing Tour - Klook
Lake Kawaguchi and Mount Fuji
Breathe in that glorious fresh air around Mount Fuji and Lake Kawaguchi! Either stay at the bottom and stare up at the iconic mountain or take a bus up to see it more closely!
Take the most beautiful photos of Mount Fuji from Lake Kawaguchi from an observation deck and wander around some of the historic streets.
Mount Fuji Magnificent Day Tour from Tokyo - Klook
Enjoy stunning views of Mount Fuji while exploring local towns and trying local ice cream! Guides speak a multitude of languages.
Mt. Fuji Panorama Day Tour - Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center, Lake Kawaguchi, Oshino Hakkai, Niikurayama Park (Depart from Tokyo) - Klook
For a more customized experience, get a private tour and car for just your group. They will pick you up from your hotel and you can choose where you want to go. Great if you have kids or want to have more control over your trip.
Mount Fuji Private Tour By Car With Pick UP - Klook