Day Trips From Tokyo for Every Type of Traveler

Whether you're a longtime resident of Tokyo or just visiting, spending all your time in the city can be draining; sometimes, you need a change of pace, an escape from packed subway cars and busy sidewalks. But trying to pin down a day-trip destination can be an overwhelming task in itself — Tokyo is surrounded by a myriad of charming towns to explore, each offering a long list of activities and culinary experiences. That's why we've compiled a guide to day-trip options around Tokyo to match each and every interest. Read on for day-trip ideas tailored to history buffs, art lovers, foodies and more.
List of Contents:
For the Nature Lover
For The Art Lover
For the Foodie
For the History Buff
For Families
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For the Nature Lover
Okutama
Situated in the mountainous western reaches of Tokyo, Okutama is the perfect escape for nature lovers. It has lush forests, deep river valleys and pristine lakes — all part of the vast Chichibu-Tama-Kai National Park. Hikers of all levels can embark on picturesque treks, admiring rugged mountain ranges and dramatic waterfalls along the way.
If you're looking for a more relaxed day in nature, head to Lake Okutama, a man-made reservoir with glittering blue waters. The lake is especially enchanting in the fall and spring, framed by vibrant foliage and pale blossoms. Cycling around the lake is also a popular activity.
Travel time:
About 1 hour, 30 minutes by train from Shinjuku
Lake Kawaguchi (Yamanashi Prefecture)
Known for its iconic view of Mount Fuji, Lake Kawaguchi — Kawaguchiko in Japanese — is a quintessential day trip for nature enthusiasts. A key spot for photographers is Oishi Park, which features an exquisite view of Mount Fuji framed by various seasonal wonders: lavender fields in June,
red kochia
bushes in October and more.
The Mount Fuji Panoramic Ropeway is another popular experience, offering breathtaking views of Mount Fuji, the lake and surrounding foliage as it whisks riders to an observation deck at an altitude of 1,075 meters.
Those looking to extend their stay in the area will find a variety of hot spring hotels, some of which boast beautiful views of Fuji. Glamping, which has recently become popular with locals, is another option.
Travel time:
Around 2 hours by train or bus from Shinjuku
hakone open-air museum
For The Art Lover
Hakone
Hakone is famous for its beautiful natural scenery and hot springs, but it's also an amazing day-trip destination for art lovers. A highlight is the Hakone Open-Air Museum, which integrates large-scale sculptures by renowned international and Japanese artists into expansive, verdant landscapes.
The Pola Museum of Art is another key site; steeped in sunlight and greenery, the thoughtfully designed subterranean structure houses an extensive collection of 19th- and 20th-century paintings by artists like Monet, Renoir, Kandinsky and Van Gogh. For an impressive collection of Japanese, Chinese and Korean ceramics and paintings, head to the Okada Museum of Art.
Travel time:
About 80 minutes by limited express from Shinjuku
hiroshi senju museum, courtesy of Daici Ano
hiroshi senju museum, courtesy of Nacása & Partners Inc.
Karuizawa
Brimming with lush forests and atmospheric streets, Karuizawa has long been a popular getaway for Tokoyites. The area is also dotted with numerous museums, galleries and gorgeous cafés, making it an ideal destination for aesthetes and art lovers.
The Hiroshi Senju Museum, an architectural marvel by Ryue Nishizawa, houses a large collection of breathtaking waterfall paintings by Senju. Meanwhile, the Karuizawa Museum of Contemporary Art showcases works by some of Japan's most acclaimed artists, like Yayoi Kusama, Yoshimoto Nara and Takashi Murakami. The Sezon Museum of Contemporary Art is another must-see; its collection comprises American abstract expressionist pieces, postwar Japanese contemporary art and prewar European art.
Travel time:
About 1 hour–1 hour, 20 minutes via shinkansen from Tokyo
yokohama chinatown
For the Foodie
Yokohama
Yokohama, which was
crowned 'most desired residential area' in 2024
, is one of the most easily accessible day-trip destinations from central Tokyo. While the city has something for everyone — from romantic date spots to family-friendly parks — it is undeniably a great destination for foodies.
Yokohama is home to Japan's largest and most bustling Chinatown, which features an endless array of street food, dim sum, noodles and more. As a port city, Yokohama also offers a great selection of sushi and sashimi, and stylish cafés with bay views. The Cup Noodles Museum is another must for foodies — you can make your very own cup of noodles to take home as a souvenir.
Travel time:
About 30-45 minutes by train from central Tokyo
heiwa-dori
Atami
Atami is a coastal hot spring resort town in Shizuoka Prefecture known for its healing waters and delicious seafood. Visitors can indulge in pristine sushi and sashimi, freshly caught grilled fish,
kaisendon
(seafood bowl) and various shellfish at restaurants lining the waterfront.
The Heiwa-dori and Nakamise shopping streets are packed with local delicacies and street food options like onsen
manju
: steamed buns with sweet azuki bean paste. While in Atami, make sure to check out Atami Castle — inspired by ancient castles but dating to just 1959 — for spectacular ocean views.
Travel time:
About 40 minutes from Tokyo Station by shinkansen or 2 hours by train from Shinjuku
toshogu shrine
For the History Buff
Nikko
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nikko is home to stunning shrines surrounded by natural landscapes. It served as a vital center for Shugendo, a form of syncretic mountain worship that blends elements of Shintoism and Buddhism with ascetic practices, and gained immense historical significance as the location of Toshogu Shrine, the mausoleum of Tokugawa Ieyasu. You can admire the shrine's vibrant colors, towering five-story pagoda and the 17th-century carving of the Three Wise Monkeys illustrating the 'see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil' maxim.
Within walking distance of Toshogu Shrine are Futarasan Shrine and Rinnoji Temple, which are also part of the Shrines and Temples of Nikko UNESCO World Heritage Site. The former is an eighth-century treasure beneath a lush mountain, while the latter, also dating to the eighth century, is an ornate, gilded structure with three imposing Buddha statues.
Travel time:
About 2 hours via limited express from Shinjuku
Kotoku-in Temple
shichirigahama beach
Kamakura
Kamakura, one of the most popular day-trip destinations for Tokyo dwellers, sees significant crowds on most weekends — and for good reason. Not only does it offer scenic beaches, surfing and several hiking trails, it also has an incredible constellation of temples and shrines. This is largely due to its place in history as the seat of the Kamakura shogunate (1185–1333), making it Japan's first feudal capital. Its historical significance and many religious sites have led to its nickname, the 'Kyoto of the east.'
Key sites include Kotoku-in Temple, home of the iconic Great Buddha (Daibutsu); the expansive Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine; Hokokuji Temple and its beautiful bamboo forest; and the Zen temples of Kencho-ji and Engaku-ji in the Kita-Kamakura neighborhood. Hasedera Temple, known for its stunning gardens, panoramic ocean view and towering Kannon statue, is another must-visit location. Prefer to avoid the crowds? Kamakura's many smaller temples and shrines offer plenty to look at with far fewer fellow tourists competing for photo ops.
Travel time:
About 1 hour by train from Shinjuku
Kawagoe
Known affectionately as 'Little Edo' (Koedo), Kawagoe is filled with charming historic streets and traditional food offerings. Check out the iconic Toki no Kane (Bell of Time) and Kurazukuri Street, which is lined with merchant warehouses that now house shops and restaurants.
For history buffs, Kita-in Temple is a must; it's home to multiple National Important Cultural Properties and the only remaining structures from the original Edo Castle, including what is believed to be the birthplace and living quarters of the third Tokugawa shogun, Iemitsu. The 500 Statues of Rakan — Buddha's most enlightened disciples — are also a breathtaking sight.
Travel time:
About 1 hour via limited express from Shinjuku
For Families
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea
As the most globally known theme park in Japan, Tokyo Disney Resort needs no introduction. Tokyo Disneyland is modeled after the original Disneyland in California and Magic Kingdom in Florida, and features familiar characters and timeless attractions across seven themed lands. It is perhaps the more family-friendly park of the two, with many fun rides that are perfect for kids.
Tokyo DisneySea is unique to Japan, and as its name suggests, it revolves around a nautical theme. It has eight ports of call with distinct atmospheres, plus thrilling water-based rides.
Travel time:
About 50 minutes by train from Shinjuku
iwaya caves
Enoshima
Located just off the coast of Fujisawa in Kanagawa Prefecture, Enoshima is a charming island with a laid-back atmosphere. The mainland beaches (located on either side of the bridge leading to the island) are picturesque and perfect for water play, with the semi-enclosed Katase Higashihama side the more child-friendly of the beaches.
Besides beachside relaxation, Enoshima and area offer a number of fun activities for families. On the island itself, you can take in views of the coast and, on clear days, Mount Fuji, from the Enoshima Sea Candle lighthouse. The island is also home to Enoshima Shrine and the lovely Enoshima Samuel Cocking Garden. Kids might also enjoy exploring the mysterious Iwaya Caves, carved by erosion over thousands of years. On the mainland, you'll find the Enoshima Aquarium, known far and wide for its incredible jellyfish displays.
Travel time:
About 1 hour, 30 minutes by train from Shinjuku
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Japan's top 10 travel experiences in the sky【Survey】

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Sulnoon: Serving Up the Authentic Flavor of Pyongyang Cold Noodles in Chiba

Korean-style cold noodles is a familiar dish in Japan, where it is known as reimen . Brought by Korean immigrants in the 1950s, the chewy noodles in chilled broth are relished as a cooling treat during the warmer months and other times of the year. Moon Yeon-hee takes the cuisine back to its northern roots at her restaurant Sulnoon with a recipe for Pyongyang cold noodles that has been in her family for generations. The tradition of making the noodles started with her grandmother, who operated a restaurant specializing in raengmyon , the North Korean variation of the dish, in Haeju in South Hwanghae Province. Her mother also served up bowls as a cook at one of the best hotels in Pyongyang and taught the technique to Moon, who now carries on the culinary tradition. Moon followed a circuitous route to Japan after fleeing her homeland when she was 25. Wanting to share the traditional flavors of her home with Japan, she opened Sulnoon with her Japanese husband in the prefectural capital of Chiba in March 2024. The restaurant's name means 'New Year snow' in Korean, carrying with it an auspicious connotation of good things to come. A bowl of Pyongyang cold noodles at Sulnoon. (© Gomi Yoji) Pyongyang cold noodles are made primarily from buckwheat flour, giving them a distinct fragrance and dark tint not unlike Japanese soba. The dish dates from around North Korea's founding in 1948. It first appeared at stalls and restaurants in the capital and quickly proved a popular favorite, with connoisseurs even purporting that the flavor would haunt the dreams of anyone who had eaten a bowl. The dish has deep cultural and social importance as the culinary symbol of the North Korean capital. When South Korean President Moon Jae-in met his counterpart Kim Jong-un for a historic summit in 2018, the leaders famously dined on raengmyon prepared by a chef from the iconic Pyongyang restaurant Okryugwan, sparking interest in the noodles in the south. Moon notes that most renditions of cold noodles enjoyed today have changed from the original form of the dish. In North Korea, for instance, starch is commonly added to noodles to make them chewier, and chicken is the norm for making the broth rather than pheasant meat, which was used early on. Toppings typically include generous helpings of sliced cucumber and pear along with boiled eggs. In South Korean, too, the dish has taken on a distinct local flair as Pyongyang cold noodle restaurants, most of which were opened by northerners who came around the Korean War (1950–53), have adjusted their offerings to match local tastes. Japan's Morioka reimen is another regional rendition that features wheat noodles stiffened with starch and a soup made from beef, pork, and chicken topped with a hardy serving of kimchi to add a touch of heat and sourness. At Sulnoon, though, Moon recreates the authentic taste of Pyongyang's beloved dish. She makes her noodles in the traditional style with buckwheat flour and uses beef, pork, chicken, and all-natural seasonings to create her stock, making certain to carefully skim off any impurities for a clear broth rich in flavor. Customers who prefer more of a kick can ask for red chili paste, but the clear soup is the best way to experience the original flavor of raengmyon . Moon Yeon-hee at her restaurant Sulnoon, near Keisei Inage Station. (© Gomi Yoji) Whispers from the Outside Moon was born in the eastern port city of Wonsan in 1991, where lived until her parents moved to Pyongyang when she was in junior high. However, her family roots are in the south of the Korean Peninsula and Japan. In the 1930s, her grandparents left their home on Jeju Island and settled in Asakusa in Tokyo, where they served in the leadership of Chongryon (the General Association of Korean Residents in Japan). When North Korea called on Zainichi Koreans (ethnic Koreans living in Japan) to return during the repatriation movement (1959–1984), her grandparents along with her mother and father, who were still children at the time, were among the initial wave of the some 93,000 people who eventually relocated from Japan. Boats moored at a port in Wonsan, North Korea. (© Pixta) Moon's family was well off by North Korean standards. When famine ravaged the country in the mid-1990s, they received financial support from connections in Japan and were mostly untouched by the calamity, although the hordes of orphaned children called kotjebi who roamed the streets in search of food served as a stark reminder of the disaster. Although among the privileged class, Moon began to harbor doubts about her homeland. In high school she witnessed the public execution of a friend who had been caught selling pirated DVDs of South Korean dramas, a shocking event that struck her as inordinately cruel. Having connections with Japan made her and her family members the brunt of discrimination and claims of having been 'poisoned' by capitalist ideas. Moon's skepticism grew, and seeing no future for herself in North Korea, she made the decision to flee to the south. A Treacherous Journey Getting out of the country was an arduous and dangerous task. The first leg of her journey was a 12-hour car ride from Pyongyang north to the border town of Hyesan. There she paid a Chinese broker $3,000 to facilitate her escape. On a dark, rainy May night, she crossed the swollen river dividing North Korea from China alone and spent the next two days waking nonstop without food or water to evade Chinese authorities. Over the next three weeks she made her way by train and car to Laos, where she charged into the South Korean embassy and asked for asylum. A truck crosses from China to North Korea over the Tumen Border Bridge in 2009. (© Jiji) Having made her escape, Moon settled into a new life in South Korea. She initially relied on government support provided to those who had defected from the north, which included a monthly stipend, a one-room apartment, and basic necessities. She found work and studied to become a certified bookkeeper She felt immense gratitude for being welcomed into South Korean society and took citizenship after about a year—she remembers tears welling up in her eyes the first time she looked at her new passport. Her mother and younger brother had also defected, and in 2019 the three opened a Pyongyang cold noodle shop in Seoul. Recreating the Flavor of Home Running her restaurant, it was obvious that her beloved raengmyon was in decline. North Korea was still shut to foreigners due to the pandemic and many of the Pyongyang cold noodle restaurants in China and Southeast Asia had been forced out of business by UN sanctions. In Japan, too, the dish had changed to fit local tastes, making an authentic bowl almost impossible to find. It was around this time that Moon met and married her Japanese husband Katsumata Shigeru. Looking at the state of raengmyon and hearing stories from her parents' time in Asakusa, she was inspired to come to Japan and open a restaurant specializing in cold noodles based on her mother's recipe. When the couple opened Sulnoon, Moon's story drew the media's attention, bringing with it a steady stream of customers eager to try 'real' Pyongyang cold noodles. The cozy shop quickly gained a reputation as a must-try place, and it still enjoys a steady stream of weekend foot traffic. Dappokusha Support Network Moon is among some 200 North Korean defectors, known as dappokusha in Japanese, who have settled in Japan. Most, like Moon, are from long-established Zainichi Korean families. South Korea, by contrast, has around 33,000 North Korean defectors, to whom the government provides training programs and other assistance to aid in adjusting to life in the country, which has enabled many to forge successful careers in fields like journalism, politics, and business. Japan, on the other hand, lacks a well-established support system for dappokusha . The Korean Residents Union in Japan (Mindan) offers some assistance, but the amount is far below what most recipients need to become fully independent. Subsequently, many dappokusha are forced into insecure jobs in construction or the night entertainment industry just to make ends meet. Dappokusha are stigmatized in Japan, but Moon is open about being from North Korean and readily shares about her life and experiences in the country as well as her escape. She is aware that some people are prejudiced toward Koreans, but she is undaunted by such views, declaring that 'I want to show what life is like for North Koreans. It's a dark reality, but by being frank and upfront about it, I want to change people's perspective for the better.' Looking Back, Looking Forward Japan has proved to be different from what Moon initially expected. 'In South Korea, I often heard that Japanese can be quite cold and distant,' she says. 'But nothing could be further from the truth. Everyone has been so incredibly kind and supportive.' She looks forward to interacting with her customers each day, some of whom have traveled from as far away as Hokkaidō and Okinawa just to taste her Pyongyang cold noodles, and takes great pleasure in hearing their satisfied exclamations after a meal. The homemade kimchi she serves at the restaurant has been especially well received, and Moon's next ambition is to establish a factory to up production, confidently declaring, 'I've set myself a goal of five years.' Moon packs her homemade kimchi. (© Gomi Yoji) Moon has big dreams, including opening restaurants in other areas of Japan. As she plans for the future, she takes strength from her memory of crossing the swollen river at the North Korean border on that dark, rainy night. 'Nothing compares to the fear I felt at that moment,' she says, a smile spreading across her face. 'Not even close.' The interior of Sulnoon. (© Yamashita Tatsuo) Sulnoon 2-5-27 Chitose Building 1F, Inage Ward, Chiba, Chiba Prefecture Tel.: 043-216-2866 Open 11:30 am to 2:30 pm for lunch, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm for dinner (except on Tuesdays) Closed Wednesdays and the second and fourth Tuesday of each month (Originally published in Japanese. Banner photo: Moon Yeon-hee and her husband Katsumata Shigeru; Sulnoon's specialty, Pyongyang cold noodles. © Gomi Yoji.)