Hakone (箱根) is the most popular Tokyo side trip. There is something for everyone here, such as hiking, walking, volcano viewing and hot springs. Maps and signs are all in English as well, so it’s very easy to get around. Budget travel tips Get the Hakone Free Pass. This provides free travel to and around Hakone,Continue reading “Hakone”
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Kamakura
Kamakura (鎌倉) makes for a great day trip from Tokyo, and when combined with the Enoshima Kamakura Freepass is a really cheap way to see a more traditional area. Kamakura is full of interesting shrines, great Autumn colour and cherry blossom areas, and a huge Buddha! Top tips Try to just do places in the Enoshima KamakuraContinue reading “Kamakura”
Mount Takao
The cheapest and easiest to access mountain in Tokyo. It really is a great deal, as the 1 hour train ride only costs 380 yen. Mount Takao is a truly beautiful mountain to visit anytime of the year. There are various trails to take, depending on how much time you want to spend and how muchContinue reading “Mount Takao”
Kawagoe
Kawagoe (かわごえ/川越) is a beautiful traditional down less than an hour away from central Tokyo. It features a famous authentic old tower and shopping street, which is why many people call it ‘Little Edo’ (Edo was the old name for Tokyo). A great place for a nice one day trip away from the skyscrapers ofContinue reading “Kawagoe”
Yokohama
Yokohama (よこはま/横浜) is the second largest city in Japan and only 30 minutes from Tokyo. The city has a rich history of foreign culture and trade, and is really worth a day trip from Tokyo. Top tips It’s possible to spend most of your time just walking around, as it’s such an interesting city. GetContinue reading “Yokohama”
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