Weekend Getaway! Non-daily life within day trip distance from Tokyo

SO15123Updated 4/14/2026

Decided on a Friday night, departed the next morning. Kusatsu's hot springs, Yoro Valley, the seas of Boso and Miura. 15 spots for non-daily life, venturing out from Tokyo.

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Japan, 1300-34 Gora, Hakone Town, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa Prefecture

A luxurious hot spring inn in Hakone Gora, where you can monopolize the mountain scenery of each season from your room with an open-air bath

Japan, Enoshima, Fujisawa City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Enjoy a visit to Enoshima Shrine and the famous octopus crackers on this Shonan island, and the superb view of Sagami Bay from the observation deck

Japan, 2-7-4 Jomyoji, Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture

Experience a fantastical space created by green bamboo and sunlight filtering through the trees in a Zen temple surrounded by bamboo groves in Kamakura

298-1 Mitsumine, Chichibu City, Saitama 369-1902, Japan

A power spot located in the inner shrine of Chichibu, offering a superb view of the sea of clouds and the Kanto Plain from a mountain climb

Japan, 〒401-0301 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko Town, Minamitsuru District, Yamanashi Prefecture

Savor authentic Hoto while gazing at Mt. Fuji, and simultaneously enjoy Yamanashi's local cuisine and scenic views

Japan, Futo, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture

A lava coast in Ito, offering a thrilling scenic experience from the dramatic cliffside landscape and suspension bridge

Japan, Mt. Takao, Takao Town, Hachioji City, Tokyo Metropolis

A sacred mountain with excellent access from the city, where you can easily enjoy the superb view from the summit by cable car and on foot

Japan, Kattō, Ōtake Town, Isumi District, Chiba Prefecture

Enjoy the beauty of the valley in all seasons in this hidden gem of Chiba, with the colorful natural beauty during the autumn foliage season being particularly breathtaking

Japan, Fujimi, Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture

The charm of a mysterious experience of walking to an uninhabited island in Tateyama and swimming in the exceptionally clear sea

Japan, Kusatsu, Kusatsu Town, Agatsuma District, Gunma Prefecture

A famous hot spring resort in Gunma, where you can enjoy Japan's leading acidic hot spring quality while gazing at the steaming Yubatake

Japan, Nakagōchō, Nikkō City, Tochigi Prefecture

Nikko's representative waterfall, with a spectacular view of the lake and a powerful waterfall plunging 97 meters

Japan, Nasu District, Nasu Town, Tochigi Prefecture

Enjoy a resort feel in Nasu Highland, where you can enjoy hot springs, gourmet food, and nature walks all at once

Japan, Isshiki, Hayama Town, Miura District, Kanagawa Prefecture

A hidden private beach in Hayama, where you can fully enjoy quiet seaside time that cannot be experienced in the city center

Japan, Miura Kaigan, Kamiyoda, Minamishitaura Town, Miura City, Kanagawa Prefecture

A beach famous for its Kawazu cherry blossoms on the Miura Peninsula, with a superb contrast between the February cherry blossoms and the blue sea

Japan, Hihara 1052, Okutama Town, Nishitama District, Tokyo Metropolis

A mysterious underground exploration and natural air conditioner in a natural limestone cave in Okutama, which you wouldn't expect to be in Tokyo

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