Day Trips from Tokyo — Travel Guide
Six self-contained days just beyond the city, from the reflection of Mt. Fuji on Lake Kawaguchi to the Edo-era streets of Kawagoe.
The way you'll experience your day trips from Tokyo.
For travelers who want a Fuji day without the logistics homework.
- You're spending five or more days in Tokyo and want a change of pace
- You want Mt. Fuji or Hakone in one day, trains and bookings already worked out
- You'd rather follow a timed plan than gamble half a day on transit
Staying three days or fewer? Stay in the city, Tokyo will fill them. Save this one for the longer trip.
Where we take our friends and family when we leave Tokyo for the day.
Six complete day trips from Tokyo, built by two photographers living in Japan. Mt. Fuji, Kamakura, Hakone, Mt. Takao, Yokohama, and Kawagoe, each planned end to end.
The six escapes we take ourselves, fully mapped.
6 day trips from Tokyo
Mt. Fuji, Kamakura, Hakone, Mt. Takao, Yokohama, and Kawagoe, each planned end to end so a single day never goes to waste.
30 recommended locations
Every place inside is somewhere we've actually been, picked for its atmosphere, beauty, or cultural significance.
36 cafes & restaurants
Six of our favorite places to eat and drink in every area.
30+ insider tips
The timing, routes, and small details that make each day flow.
Custom Google Map
Every location in the guide pinned, so you can navigate each day from your phone.
Getting-around basics
IC cards, regional passes, and how to reach each spot, so you never lose half the day working it out.
Every guide, side by side.
| Guide | Covers | Places | Eat & drink | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Days in Tokyo | 9 neighborhood days, Harajuku to Nakameguro | 135 | 54 | $19 |
| Kyoto | Iconic temples plus the quiet corners most visitors miss | 45 | 18 | $9 |
| Osaka & Nara | Neon and street food, deer and ancient temples | 45 | 18 | $9 |
| Day Trips from Tokyo | Mt. Fuji, Kamakura, Hakone, Mt. Takao, Yokohama, Kawagoe | 30 | 36 | $9 |
| 2 Weeks in Japan | All four guides, Japan's Golden Route end to end | 255 | 126 | $29 |
Questions, answered.
Six, each planned end to end: Mt. Fuji, Kamakura, Hakone, Mt. Takao, Yokohama, and Kawagoe. 30 recommended locations plus 36 cafes and restaurants across them.
Yes. Each trip comes with getting-around basics: IC cards, regional passes, which line, and what to reserve before you go, so you never lose half the day working it out.
Every trip is built to fit a single day from Tokyo, morning to evening, with the timing set so you catch the good light and beat the crowds back.
No, this stands alone. It's built to slot straight into a Tokyo trip, so it pairs naturally with our Tokyo guide, or get everything in the complete Japan bundle.
Instant PDF download the moment you buy. The link is on the confirmation page and in your email.
Yes. Save the PDF and the Google Maps lists to your phone and both work on the train and anywhere without signal.
