{"id":1707,"date":"2022-05-15T07:11:34","date_gmt":"2022-05-15T07:11:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kanchanraj.com.np\/blog\/?p=1707"},"modified":"2025-01-29T14:16:37","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T14:16:37","slug":"weekend-getaways-from-tokyos-top-day-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kanchanraj.com.np\/blog\/weekend-getaways-from-tokyos-top-day-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Escape: Tokyo\u2019s Best Day Trips for Adventure &amp; Relaxation!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.27.3 -->\n<div class=\"quads-location quads-ad3\" id=\"quads-ad3\" style=\"float:none;margin:0px;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1568293654026624\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- 728x90, created 3\/10\/09 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1568293654026624\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2088989223\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n<p>Escape Tokyo\u2019s hustle with a day trip to breathtaking temples, scenic hiking trails, and stunning natural wonders\u2014all just a few hours away. Discover serene escapes, cultural gems, and outdoor adventures perfect for a quick getaway!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gunma Prefecture (\u7fa4\u99ac\u770c)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of only eight landlocked prefectures in Japan, Gunma is the north western most prefecture of the Kant\u014d plain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Misato Pink Moss Park<\/strong> <strong>(\u307f\u3055\u3068\u829d\u685c\u516c\u5712)<\/strong><br> Misato moss phlox Park is a park known for its moss phlox that blooms all over the hill. 260,000 moss phlox flowers bloom on a 2.9-hectare site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Strawberry Picking:<br><\/strong> Gunma where you can enjoy strawberries fresh from the farm and pick them yourself at locations. Don\u2019t miss out on Gunma\u2019s original brand of strawberries, Yayoihime, as well as many other delicious varieties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fukiware Falls:<br><\/strong> Known as the &#8220;Niagara of Japan,&#8221; Fukiware Falls or Fukiware no Taki, is in Numata City, Gunma Prefecture. The lovely Katashina River turns into an impressive series of falls that drop from 7-meters high and span 30-meters wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[4K] One Day Gunma Tour - Misato Pink Moss Park (\u307f\u3055\u3068\u829d\u685c\u516c\u5712), Strawberry Picking &amp; Fukiware Falls\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/D3FwqRpSsuI?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kawagoe (\u5ddd\u8d8a)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kawagoe, also known as Koedo or Little Edo, is an Edo-period (1603-1867) castle town with well-preserved medieval streets and buildings that have maintained its old-fashioned ambience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many of the ancient buildings and warehouses have been turned into charming stores and restaurants, making Kurazukuri Street a must-see. When you see the Toki no Kane bell tower, which stands 16 meters tall, you&#8217;ll know you&#8217;ve arrived. At 6 a.m., 12 p.m., 3 p.m., and 6 p.m., the bell rings four times a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kawagoe Hikawa Shrine is a short walk from the town&#8217;s main street and organizes several festivals throughout the year. This so-called &#8220;love shrine&#8221; conducts a wind chime festival in the summer, where you can walk through a tunnel of tinkling furin chimes. The river returns in the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"4K Japan Walk - Exploring Kawagoe, a Popular Day trip Destination from Tokyo #Kawagoe\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Q2E3tBtv-Mo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yokohama (\u6a2a\u6d5c)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to get out of Tokyo without spending too much time on the train, Yokohama is the place to go. Yokohama, located just south of Tokyo in the Kanagawa prefecture, is famed for its ocean vistas and wonderful Chinese food in Motomachi-Chukagai, popularly known as Chinatown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Yokohama Landmark Tower and Plaza, Minatomirai is a modern waterfront with a high-rise observation deck and elegant boutiques.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"4K Cinematic | Yokohama, Minatomirai \u30b7\u30cd\u30de\u30c6\u30a3\u30c3\u30af \u6a2a\u6d5c\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vN4evvJVoSo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yamanashi Prefecture (\u5c71\u68a8\u770c)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Landlocked Yamanashi Prefecture (\u5c71\u68a8\u770c, Yamanashi-ken) is located immediately west of Tokyo in the Chubu Region. The northern half of Mount Fuji and the Fuji Five Lake region are located in Yamanashi Prefecture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chureito Padoga is part of Arakura Sengen Shrine and is located close Shiomyoshida Station. Visitors must climb a nearly 400-step stone staircase to reach the pagoda, but in doing so, they will rise above the town below and be treated to a spectacular view of Mount Fuji.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"One Day Road Trip from Tokyo to Yamanashi (\u5c71\u68a8\u770c, Yamanashi-ken)\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hvVsp73DfyU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mt. Jinba (\u4eba\u99ac)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mt Jinba, on the border of western Tokyo and Kanagawa, is a less crowded alternative to Mt Takao. The trip to the summit is better suited to advanced hikers: at 857m, Mt Jinba is taller and has a greater diversity of pathways than Mt Takao&#8217;s more predictable, not to mention shorter, trails. If you really want to work up a sweat, climb Mt Takao, then veer off to Mt Jinba, snap a fast photo of Mt Fuji and the strange-looking horse statue at the summit, then descend Mt Jinba and reward yourself with fresh soba noodles and beer. Don&#8217;t worry, the hiking pathways are well-marked, and most of the signs are in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[4K] Mt. Jinba, Tokyo&#039;s Countryside - Excellent Hiking Day Trip\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fvUriK4cZOU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Zushi Beach (\u9017\u5b50\u6d77\u5cb8\u6d77\u6c34\u6d74\u5834)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zushi is a popular beach destination that is less than 90 minutes from the center of Tokyo.  There are a lot of people who come (as seen in the video) and have a good time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Zushi coast is a beautiful beach in Zushi City, Kanagawa Prefecture, distinguished by shallow and calm waves. It is well-known as a family beach suitable for families, and it is very crowded in the summer. There are also many beach houses, as well as a large number of free children&#8217;s life jackets and play equipment rentals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Japan&#039;s Most Popular Zushi Beach Near Tokyo - \u9017\u5b50\u6d77\u5cb8\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/FtOu6t4ehb8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sakura Tulip Festa : Chiba ken Sakurashi<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enjoy the 2023 Sakura Tulip Festa at Sakura Furusato Square!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The annual Sakura Tulip Festa, held close to Tokyo, is one event that just must not be missed. Springtime in Japan is synonymous with gorgeous blooms. A stunning Dutch-style windmill is encircled by an incredible 650,000 bright tulips during this event, which is held in the town of Sakura, which is located just east of the city. The scene is breathtaking and Instagram-worthy, guaranteed to turn your pals envious!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[4K] Sakura Tulip Festa : Chiba ken Sakurashi - \u4f50\u5009\u30c1\u30e5\u30fc\u30ea\u30c3\u30d7\u30d5\u30a7\u30b9\u30bf2023\u5e74\uff08\u5343\u8449\u770c\u4f50\u5009\u5e02\uff09\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/694TSlEydLw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oktuma River (\u5965\u591a\u6469\u753a)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Okutama is a beautiful natural area just a short drive from Tokyo, where you may relax and unwind, as well as get a great feel for the countryside of Japan. Swimming, fishing, camping, and BBQ are all available here. You don&#8217;t even need a car to get there. You should go at least once during the summer.<\/p>\n<!-- WP QUADS Content Ad Plugin v. 2.0.27.3 -->\n<div class=\"quads-location quads-ad2\" id=\"quads-ad2\" style=\"float:none;margin:0px;\">\n<script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1568293654026624\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- 02 Kanchan's Blog 25 -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1568293654026624\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"8617777451\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[4K] OKUTAMA is a secret natural area in Tokyo. 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Walking along the coastline, visiting Enoshima Shrine (dedicated to the goddess of love), or sampling the local specialty, shirasu, are all good ways to pass the time on the island (whitebait).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Let&#039;s Take A Day Trip From Tokyo To Enoshima Island In Kanagawa, Japan!\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZmTxYqK50Ho?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Moominvalley Park (\u30e0\u30fc\u30df\u30f3\u30d0\u30ec\u30fc\u30d1\u30fc\u30af)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Moominvalley Park is a theme park based on the Moomin characters developed by Tove Jansson, a Finnish novelist and illustrator. The theme park, which opened in March 2019 around 40 kilometers northwest of Tokyo in Saitama Prefecture, is the first outside of Finland and gives tourists a glimpse into the author&#8217;s world. A Japanese animated TV series made the hippopotamus-like figures particularly popular in Japan, among the various programs and films about the Moomins that have been created over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Moomin Valley Park | Saitama | Japan Vlog\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3nb0NCYF0MA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tobu World Square (\u6771\u6b66\u30ef\u30fc\u30eb\u30c9\u30b9\u30af\u30a6\u30a7\u30a2)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything from the Great Pyramids to the Burj Khalifa can be seen at 1:25 scale in this theme park. Models of 102 famous structures from around the world, 46 of which are World Heritage sites, are on display, all created with impressive craftsmanship and attention to detail. Over 20,000 real bonsai trees and plants dot the park, allowing you to experience the changing seasons, and in the colder months, the models are beautifully illuminated after dark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Around the World, Tiny Building Edition! 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It has it everything, from world-class art institutions to an active volcano, as well as a breathtaking vista of Mt Fuji on clear days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Japan - Day Trip to HAKONE! Cruise, Railway, and Owakudani!\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7whuY44_HZ4?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mount Takao (\u9ad8\u5c3e\u5c71)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a train to Tokyo&#8217;s western outskirts, and you&#8217;ll arrive at the foot of Mount Takao. For foreign and native Tokyoites alike, it is undoubtedly the de facto go-to nature spot. There are pathways for hikers of various abilities, as well as a ropeway for the less athletically inclined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yakuoin Temple, a monkey park, and an observation deck on the top of the mountain offer views of Mount Fuji. Make your way down to Keio Takaosan Onsen Gokurakuyu, a hot spring near the station, for a well-deserved dip at the end of your journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[4K] Mount Takao Hike with colorful Autumn Leaves - 2022 [\u9ad8\u5c3e\u3055\u3093\u7d05\u8449]\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/wE_jklhN0Fk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tokyo Bay Ferry Kurihama Port<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The ferry that connects Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture, and Kanaya, Futtsu, Chiba Prefecture docks here. The ferry ride takes about 40 minutes one way and is a convenient way to see Tokyo Bay&#8217;s sights. The ferry terminal also has a food court and restaurant where you can try Yokosuka specialties like Yokosuka Navy Curry and Misaki Maguro Nakaochi Bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[4K] Tokyo Bay Ferry : Kanaya, Chiba - Kurihama, Kanagawa\uff08\u8239\u65c5 \u6771\u4eac\u6e7e\u30d5\u30a7\u30ea\u30fc\uff09\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bYc16dY9eGA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Corridor of the Snow Wall! Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route is located in Japan. It&#8217;s a scenic route that connects the prefectures of Toyama and Nagano, where you can see the Northern Japan Alps while riding various vehicles. It is especially famous in the spring for a magnificent snow corridor with snow walls reaching up to 20 meters high. We took the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Route in April 2022, and it was a fantastic trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[4K] Incredible! Corridor of the Snow Wall! 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