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.
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The way you'll experience your day trips from Tokyo.
For travelers who want to experience Fuji without the logistics homework.
- You're visiting Tokyo and want to venture outside the city
- You want to see Mt. Fuji or Hakone in one day, with trains and bookings already worked out
- You'd rather follow a plan than figure it out the day of the trip
Staying three days or fewer? Check out our Tokyo guide.
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.
The six trips 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 easily navigate each day.
Getting-around basics
IC cards, regional passes, and how to reach each spot, so you never lose half the day figuring it out.
Every guide, side by side.
| Guide | Covers | Places | Eat & drink | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Days in Tokyo | 9 neighborhood days, from 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 |
| 3 Weeks in Japan | All four guides, Japan's Golden Route end to end | 255 | 126 | $35 |
The complete bundle is just $35.
Questions, answered.
Six Day Trips from Tokyo: 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 figuring out logistics.
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 download link will be in the confirmation e-mail you receive right after placing the order.
Yes. Save the PDF and the Google Maps lists to your phone so both can work from anywhere, even without signal.
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