Getting around日帰り
Day-trip transport guide
How to reach the classic day trips from Tokyo and Kansai.
Last reviewed · Sep 2026
| Trip | From | How | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikko | Tokyo | Tobu limited express from Asakusa | ~2h |
| Kamakura | Tokyo | JR Yokosuka line | ~1h |
| Hakone | Tokyo | Odakyu Romancecar from Shinjuku | ~85 min |
| Mt Fuji / Kawaguchiko | Tokyo | Highway bus from Shinjuku or JR Fuji Excursion | ~2h |
| Nara | Kyoto / Osaka | Kintetsu or JR | 35–50 min |
| Himeji Castle | Osaka | JR Special Rapid or Shinkansen | 30–60 min |
| Hiroshima & Miyajima | Osaka | Shinkansen + JR ferry | ~1.5h + 10 min |