Tokyo Day Trips: 12 Fun Places to Visit

Tokyo is the biggest city in the world, with a population of just under 37.5 million. You’ll have plenty to see and do in a city of that size, but beyond its city limits are a number of excellent attractions that make for wonderful day trips.

I recently spent over a week in Tokyo, exploring the city and taking a few day trips to interesting areas outside of the metropolitan area. The transportation system in Tokyo is so expansive and efficient that you can cover great distances in a relatively short amount of time, even without taking the Shinkansen.

If you’re staying long enough in Tokyo and have already seen the city’s top attractions, then listed below are twelve of the best and most popular day trips you can take from Tokyo.